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Bismarck
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FOMO 10/40 Creamery in Bismarck will expand its ice cream service with a grant from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture + the small business plans to reach more local partners across the state. KFYR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A documentary called Summer of Tornadoes will air on Wednesday on KFYR+ and examines why storm chasers risk dangerous weather to film tornadoes, balancing the thrill of capturing storms with the need to avoid harm. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota school districts seeking a four-day week must now meet new state guidelines+ these focus on student performance to ensure academic progress remains on track despite shorter schedules. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ND Oil & Gas Division investigated an incident at Stateline SWD #1 — Select Water Solutions reported 400 barrels of produced water released to the site, all of which have been recovered as inspectors continue monitoring cleanup needs. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Hoeven and Representative Fedorchak met with local business owners in Mandan today to discuss the challenges they face and ideas for change, weighing issues + suggestions to support the local economy. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Bismarck crews will close River Road near the river boat tomorrow (May 6) for a week to connect a new building's water line to the street during the Riverfront Festival Grounds re-development. No official detour will be provided. KX News
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Carz-N-Cures Car Show
10 AM – 2 PM — North Dakota State Capitol — Donations appreciated — Celebrate the 10th anniversary with cars, live music, and auctions for a great cause.
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