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Bismarck
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kitty City brought 20 cat kennels when the Alberta Heights fire broke out, helping firefighters rescue about seven to eight cats from the apartments. The organization advises pet owners to microchip animals and offers supplies via a call to (701) 220-4449. KX News
- ➤ Bismarck’s outdoor pools open Monday, June 1 to offer relief from rising heat and remind parents to supervise children closely. Lifeguards will monitor swimmers and enforce safety rules at these community facilities. KX News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Crews are expanding the Badlands Learning Center at Home on the Range with a $3 million addition (underway now) that will create new learning spaces for local students. KFYR-TV
- ➤ State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier and other officials announced a survey today to gather feedback from parents, teachers, and residents on classroom technology use (the survey will run until Aug. 1) to help shape policy for the next legislative session. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yegen Road at the airport has intermittent flaggers directing traffic as crews perform chip seal work and install pavement markings. The work will finish by the end of the week and drivers should follow all instructions. KX News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck High School’s baseball team ends a 10-year state tournament drought after beating Dickinson in a qualifier; they will face West Fargo today in Minot — a milestone for the Demons as they aim for tournament success. 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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Summer History Camp
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. — North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum — $75 — Immerse yourself in North Dakota's history with hands-on activities and expert-led sessions over a weeklong camp.
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Summer Songs Concert Series
7-9 p.m. — General Sibley Park and Campground — Free entry — Enjoy local tunes under the summer sky at the amphitheater.
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Annual BAGA 'For Arts Sake' Flea Market
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Bismarck Art & Galleries Association — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of donated goods from art supplies to collectibles and more.
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