Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Bismarck.
Developers in Bismarck are constructing The Landing Restaurant and Bar on River Road — replacing Huckleberry House, which closed last winter — and the venue will offer modern dining once construction is complete.
The new BNSF railroad bridge on the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan will be finished by fall — crews have built all 11 piers and most of the 12 spans while preparing to remove the old 1880s bridge.
Toddlers and preschoolers can explore history through free 30-minute sessions at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum this July as part of the Little Kids, Big World series.
Check with the museum for topics and times.
North Dakota lawmakers met Tuesday as experts testified before the Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee to discuss adding nuclear power while officials noted that low energy costs + the potential for affordable electricity could strengthen the state’s energy mix.
Governor Kelly Armstrong will present the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to national champion wrestlers and coaches Terry and Troy Steiner on Oct.
1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Capitol’s Memorial Hall (the 51st and 52nd recipients) as the ceremony unveils their official portrait.
The City of Mandan set fireworks rules for July 3 and 4, allowing displays only from noon to 11:59 p.m. and banning them in parks as well as sky lanterns and bottle rockets.
Violators face a $150 fine and must dispose of remnants safely (soak until cool before trashing).
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.
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.
Independence Day Tandem Skydive
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Mandan Aero Center — Book your jump at Skydivefargo.com — Celebrate Independence Day from 10,000 feet with a thrilling skydiving experience.
Do Portugal Circus at Kirkwood Mall
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Kirkwood Mall — Tickets from $56 — Experience the whimsical world of circus magic with Do Portugal Circus in Bismarck.
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