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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Workers recovered 29,400 gallons of oil from an underground pipeline spill on farmland near Fort Ransom—where an estimated 147,000 gallons were released—and over 200 workers continue cleanup and investigation while the owner said the 2,689-mile pipeline will restart only with regulator approvals. KX News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bismarck woman who had her murder conviction overturned by the North Dakota Supreme Court in spring 2024 pleaded guilty to charges in connection with her nephew’s death—she was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Bismarck Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials reported that about 3,500 barrels of crude oil spilled from the Keystone pipeline near Fort Ransom after a loud mechanical bang and that workers shut it down within two minutes. State lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2385 to protect mobile home park residents from fee hikes, rejected a measure to lower penalties for small amounts of marijuana, and a meteorologist forecast warm days and high winds. KX News
- ➤ Bismarck city commission approved an extension of Tyler Parkway from Valley Drive to Cogburn Road after residents voiced strong opposition. City staff will now finalize a design for the new road with a shared use path—construction will begin in 2026 and be funded by a half cent sales tax. Bismarck Tribune
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services announced that FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program was cancelled earlier this month—resulting in a risk of losing over $20 million in funding for mitigation projects like flood walls. Homeland Security Director Darin Hanson said projects that had been awarded funds but had not begun construction will lose their funding. KX News
- ➤ The Senate passed a bill strengthening school bathroom laws from 2023 by allowing the attorney general to investigate and fine up to $2,500 per violation — and the measure now returns to the House — for further review. KFYR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI St. Alexius Bismarck will add 30 beds to its behavioral health unit to serve local youth mental health needs—legislators passed a bill granting $16 million to fund the project, which will start this fall and finish in a year. KFYR-TV
- ➤ CHI St. Alexius Health has launched its Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program to offer intensive day treatment services to help children and teens with mental health and substance use challenges using $750,000 from HHS—daily sessions will run for 3-4 weeks. The hospital will host an open house on Monday, April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.—community members can visit and learn about the new services. KX News
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Boxers & Beer Fundraiser
4-10 p.m. — Elks Lodge #1199 — Tickets available — Back and bigger than ever, this fundraising event supports the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation.
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Dakota Garden Expo
3-8 p.m. — Bismarck Event Center — Check website for entry details — Explore a wide array of exhibitors showcasing garden supplies and resources for all gardening enthusiasts.
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DIY Time Crunch Mini Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Check for registration fees — Create a personalized sign with step-by-step guidance while enjoying the creative atmosphere.
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Sisterhood Saturday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Historic Downtown Bismarck — $30 for bouquet making — Celebrate community and creativity by crafting a beautiful bouquet with flowers from various locations.
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