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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ND Game and Fish is hosting its longstanding Earth Day Patch Contest open to kindergarten through 12 students; entries can be submitted online to showcase environmental art + creativity. KFYR-TV
- ➤ The state Board of Higher Education announced three finalists on Tuesday (Michelle Kommer, Stan Schauer, and Darin Scherr) to fill former State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier’s position. The chosen candidate will serve until June 30, 2029. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new state partnership will connect service members with local employers while they remain in uniform to help ease the workforce shortage, state officials said. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Legacy senior Aleiya Cullinan earned her 200th dual win earlier this week and is one state title away from making history as the second girl in Legacy to win three straight championships. KFYR-TV
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Missouri Slope Taco and Potato Bar Fundraiser
10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. — Missouri Slope — Donations welcome — Celebrate Giving Hearts Day with a delicious meal to support the Wellness Pathway.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Russell Reid Auditorium, North Dakota Heritage Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of a candlelit concert featuring the iconic music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
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