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Bismarck
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ministry on the Margins is extending its coffee house hours until 7 p.m. today to provide food, warm clothes and shelter in Burleigh and Morton County as temperatures stay dangerously low. It also runs weekly pantries on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings (serving over 1,000 people). KFYR-TV
- ➤ At her 100th birthday, a local woman shared advice to 'just be happy, take it as it is' (reflecting on her century of life) as a guiding light for neighbors seeking simple wisdom. KFYR-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mandan business owner Marlo Anderson operates a small business where he uses a robot programmed with AI to greet customers & take selfies while providing security. He said early adoption of AI can help people, seniors and those with disabilities, stay at home longer instead of moving to assisted living. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Every morning, the Lakewood Elementary crossing guard guides students safely across busy traffic despite freezing conditions, checking that they are properly dressed (with hats and gloves) before they reach school. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Friday's freezing weather forced Will-Moore Elementary to hold indoor recess, where students played mat ball in the gym while teachers used extra time for bonding and daily planning. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Mandan High School launched an inclusive gym class called Braves Wellness that lets students of all abilities play sports like wheelchair basketball and video game tournaments (Fun Friday). Supported by a Special Olympics grant, the class helps students bond and celebrate their differences. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Army Corps of Engineers predicts that lower-than-normal snow on the plains and average snowfall in Montana will cause near-normal water flow and slightly higher river levels on the Missouri River this year. The forecast assists local water management efforts. KFYR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A representative from Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health held a Lunch and Learn at United Tribes Technical College to explain kratom. The event detailed how low doses can boost energy while higher doses may act as a sedative, warning of potential health risks. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Altru Health System is in early talks with CommonSpirit to take over three CHI St. Alexius facilities in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison after signing a non-binding agreement on Thursday. Patient care will remain uninterrupted as both groups plan further discussions. KFYR-TV
- ➤ North Dakota Senators approved a bill allocating up to $397 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare over the next two years + it now moves to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s desk for his signature. 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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Skate and Movie Night
2-4 p.m. — VFW Sports Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy skating while watching D2: The Mighty Ducks in a unique ice rink setting.
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