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Bismarck
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Plains Food Bank is building a 70,000 sqft distribution center (in Fargo) to meet rising demand and boost storage by 57%; the facility is set to open in fall 2027. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, May 27, community members can visit Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library’s Meeting Room A for the Summer Reading Kickoff Used Book Sale from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., where gently used books are sold at $1.00 per pound to support library programs & services. City of Bismarck
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong ordered government agencies to fly flags at half-staff today to honor 69 fallen peace officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day — business owners and residents are encouraged to display flags as he joins Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers at a memorial service. KX News
- ➤ Work is underway on the state capitol grounds to improve security at the governor’s residence; workers are installing pillars for a fence, a new concrete driveway & updated landscaping for $2.3 million, with the project set to finish this summer. KX News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jamison Lee broke the Century discus record by beating David Bergloff’s 1990 mark, which has boosted his national ranking. KFYR-TV
- ➤ KMOT First News at Ten aired The Dakota Drive recently, featuring a baseball coach+player who led teams to the super regional playoffs. Earlier segments included a full tour of the new athletic facility at Bismarck State College's Bavendick Center. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Hazen senior Jaran Reinhardt has become one of the school’s fastest runners after training with the track and field team since eighth grade — his steady work highlights the local talent nurtured over the years. KFYR-TV
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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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15th Annual Downtowners’ Art & Wine Walk
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Downtown Bismarck — $42 – $48 — Sample unique wines and enjoy art from local businesses during an enchanting evening.
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