Friday, February 21st, 2025
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bismarck man appeared in court on a manslaughter charge for fatally hitting a law-abiding pedestrian with his truck in May 2023, trial set for June. KFYR-TV
- ➤ A Bismarck man is deemed fit for trial, accused of attacking his grandmother with a club and assaulting jail officers. Bismarck Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Native Inc. plans to build a cultural center in Bismarck to support local Native artists and provide educational and traditional ceremony spaces. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 1,400 spring wild turkey hunting licenses remain available in North Dakota after the lottery, with issuance on a first-come, first-served basis starting February 26. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck has reduced its water main breaks from 60-70 annually in the 1990s to 8-10 by replacing old cast iron pipes with PVC over the last 15 years. KFYR-TV
- ➤ A bipartisan House bill proposes using $140 million from North Dakota's Legacy Fund to finance free school meals for two years, aiming to boost health, academic performance, and the state's economy. KVRR
- ➤ Burleigh County will host public hearings in March and April for residents to discuss changing the auditor/treasurer role from elected to appointed. Bismarck Tribune
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Black Jacket Symphony Live Concert
Black Jacket Symphony will perform classic albums live on stage, delivering an authentic musical experience from start to finish.
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Inside Look at the Library: Guided Tour
This event offers an insider's perspective on the operations and spaces of the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library, guided by library staff.
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Rug Rat Chili Cook-off for Cancer
This event features a chili cook-off, bake sale, silent auction, and live music to benefit the BCCF.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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