Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a year of development, city officials will unveil a community mural that reimagines the Expressway pedestrian tunnel today—marking a fresh look for a key local project. Bismarck Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library will host an author visit with Zelko Leon, M.D. on Monday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m.—He will discuss his first novel, Maps of the Heart: Immigrant Tales of Belonging and Becoming, and have copies available for purchase in Meeting Room B. City of Bismarck
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the North Dakota Department of Commerce — using a $10 million appropriation from the 69th Legislative Assembly — opened the Legacy Investment for Technology program to help companies grow by offering low-interest loans for new technology. Businesses in advanced computing, agriculture technology, autonomous vehicles, energy or health care can apply until July 25. KX News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Carrington FFA members and their female advisor leave today for Scotland to compete in an international livestock judging competition. They earned their spot by tying for second place nationally and will compete for four days before touring farms in Scotland and Ireland, returning June 30. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck city officials approved the controversial zoning change for Misty Waters that ends a yearslong rear yard setback dispute after months of work and public debate—bringing clarity to local planning guidelines. The decision now sets a clear path for future property developments. Bismarck Tribune
- ➤ Congresswoman Fedorchak testified at a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on June 16 that a national rule for NIL deals is needed so that smaller Division One schools receive fair treatment. She explained that school budgets vary from $10 million to $300 million and urged uniform standards to help all student-athletes make clear choices — ensuring fairness for all. KX News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jack Jones—who has managed the tournament brackets for nearly 20 years—released the brackets for the 50th McQuade Charity Softball Tournament with over 360 teams registered. The tournament will begin on Friday, June 27 with an opening ceremony at 5:00 p.m. and the first round of games will start at 6:00 p.m. KX News
- ➤ The Budweiser Clydesdales will make a four-day visit to the Bismarck-Mandan area to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sam McQuade Sr. — Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament. Bismarck Tribune
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