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Bismarck
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A two-day fundraiser is underway to benefit the Crisis Care Chaplaincy in Bismarck, inviting local community members to support vital chaplaincy services. KFYR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ This week, gas prices increased with unleaded averaging $4.29 a gallon in Bismarck and Mandan while diesel reached about $5.20. Experts say the prices remain below last year’s highs and may drop after Memorial Day. KX News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Mary in Bismarck experienced a Canvas outage on Thursday amid a cyberattack that disrupted finals week nationwide. ShinyHunters set a May 12 deadline and officials urge students to secure their accounts and watch for phishing. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month this week to remind Bismarck residents that mental health is as important as physical health, with state experts noting available support for everyone from students to oil field workers. Officials stress that breaking stigmas one conversation at a time can make a difference. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Salvador Dali
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