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Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Great Plains Food Bank announced four 2024 Hunger Relief Champions—two of whom work in Bismarck, including Brenda Janssen from the Regional Distribution Center and Katie Johnke from Bismarck Burleigh Public Health—recognizing their significant contributions to ending hunger. The awards honor individuals who lead key local initiatives and inspire community action against food waste and hunger.  KX News

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Fleet Farm is opening a new 140,000 square foot store at 1025 64th Ave. NE in Bismarck that will feature an auto service center, car wash, live bait station and outdoor garden center + pet wash. General Manager Dustin Rogne said the store, years in the making, will host family events on Saturdays for the next seven weeks.  KFYR-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Retired K-9 handlers Lyle Sinclair & David Cochran taught pet dogs scent tracking at Elevate Canine Academy in Bismarck as they hosted a friendly contest between teams from Bismarck and Fargo. Zeus won first place, while a Bismarck competitor came in second and Kia from Fargo placed third.  KFYR-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bismarck city officials remind residents and businesses that advertising with any signage is not allowed on boulevard right-of-ways. Violators will face fines up to $1,500 & up to 30 days in jail, and they can report unauthorized signage on the city’s website.  KFYR-TV
  • Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz is inviting local residents to apply for a volunteer seat on the Civil Service Commission for a 5-year term starting July 1 — the commission advises on personnel matters. Applicants must submit their forms by May 19 — further details are available from the Human Resource Department.  City of Bismarck
  • Attorney General Drew Wrigley said his office will soon release tens of thousands of pages of Ray Holmberg case files—records that include text messages and travel logs—after Holmberg was sentenced to ten years in federal prison, and state Rep. Jeremy Olson resigned on Monday following a withdrawn harassment complaint. Health officials confirmed nine measles cases—four linked to school exposures—and asked those who visited Williston Walmart on April 29 to watch for symptoms while KX Meteorologist Andre Brooks forecast warm, breezy weather today with hotter conditions expected over Mother’s Day weekend.  KX News

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • AARP Smart Driver Course

    10-11 a.m. — Burleigh County Senior Adults — $20 for members, $25 for non-members — Learn defensive driving skills and possibly save on car insurance.

    Mon, 5/19/25

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  • STEM Expo 2025

    10 AM – 1 PM — Bismarck Municipal Ballpark — Free entry — Experience hands-on STEM learning with exciting activities and prizes for kids of all ages.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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