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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Uber is introducing a new Women Preferences ride option that lets female passengers choose women drivers and lets female drivers accept only women passengers. The option launches in select cities with possible expansion to North Dakota, and local police advise riders to verify driver details—such as car models and names—for safety. KFYR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Darnell Lee from Detroit was arrested in Bismarck for alleged fentanyl sales—investigators tracking his cell phone with a trap and trace warrant said he faced two B felony counts for possession with intent to deliver meth and fentanyl after staying in a south Bismarck apartment rented by Jennifer Bowen-Davis and walking to sell drugs near a bar—and his bond was set at $25,000. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal funds were provided to expand drone use in border security after a controversial bill impacted key federal programs—$450 million will support Operation Stonegarden and $500 million will boost state and local capabilities. These investments aim to upgrade screening technology and improve border infrastructure. KX News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota’s interim health chief, Pat Traynor, held a training Thursday to warn leaders about the health risks of too much screen time and said digital device use can hurt focus, work, and family time—especially for children. He added that his yearlong push aims to help HHS staff and the public build healthier habits with their devices. Bismarck Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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Aug 12-14 — Courtyard Bismarck North — Member Rate: $777, Non-Member Rate: $996 — Enhance your clinical assessment skills and earn the RAC-CT credential in this comprehensive certification workshop.
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Evening Exploration at ND's Gateway to Science
6-8 p.m. — North Dakota's Gateway to Science — $14 Non-members | $9 Members — Discover hands-on science and enjoy immersive planetarium shows just for adults.
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Brew at the Zoo
6-9 p.m. — Dakota Zoo — $40 members, $45 non-members — Sample local brews and enjoy a unique tasting experience at the zoo.
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Vendors Needed for Maleah Cares Talk Show
7-10 p.m. — Bismarck, ND — Showcase your products during an uplifting talk show highlighting inspiring stories.
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