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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Save The Hall launched a beer fundraising campaign in Driscoll that uses cans featuring icon Era Bell Thompson to help restore the community hall. The cans—designed by Bismarck’s Kevin Tengesdal—will be sold at TNT Tavern while supplies last. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill to create education savings accounts for private school students by a vote of 27 to 20. Eligible students will receive deposits based on federal poverty guidelines starting with the 2026-27 school year—details like deposit amount and eligibility remain subject to change pending a House vote—. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has set an idle speed only zone near the Bismarck-Mandan rail bridge project — drivers are urged to slow down for safety. Bismarck Tribune
- ➤ Today, Gov. Armstrong signed a bill that stops the ND Game and Fish Department from banning baiting on private lands when chronic wasting disease is detected. Supporters say the change protects landowners' rights while opponents worry it may weaken efforts to control the disease. KFYR-TV
- ➤ A district court judge ruled that the Northwest Landowners Association had no case against the Industrial Commission over carbon sequestration pipelines and the decision is now being appealed to the state Supreme Court. Attorneys for the Farm Bureau said people should be allowed to challenge government actions affecting their rights — state officials and Basin Electric maintain the ruling aligns with current laws. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong signed bills on April 17 that make dispatchers first responders and let them join the public safety retirement plan—steps aimed at boosting recruitment and simplifying mental health access. These changes will take effect Aug. 1. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Bismarck will hold its Spring Cleanup Week for residential curbside collection from April 21-24, the only curbside pick-up event for the year. Residents must have their garbage bagged and placed out by 6:00 a.m. on their regular collection day and note that tires are not accepted on the route, with disposal fees applying at the landfill. City of Bismarck
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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