Friday, August 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today in Bismarck, the Touchmark 8th annual car show features over 65 vehicles with each car entry paying a $25 donation to support the Alzheimer’s Association — organizers plan to back health efforts further with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 11, aiming to raise $70,000. This community event brings car lovers together for a fun day that also helps those affected by Alzheimer’s. KX News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A New Town man died on Wednesday afternoon near Four Bears Marina after he missed a curve and hit a fence while riding a dirt bike—his 19-year-old passenger was injured and taken to Trinity Health in Minot. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nintendo of America partnered with Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance to boost school gaming competitions across 23 states—providing free memberships and digital game codes to over 80,000 students starting this fall. KX News
- ➤ Today, experts at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Conference explained how indoor farming helps local growers produce fruits like avocados, mangoes and strawberries year-round in greenhouses at the NetZero facility, and they noted that the technology is already used in Native communities. Meanwhile, Minot State University will use a $5.25 million Bush Foundation grant to expand its special education programs—Bismarck State College students can apply for Metallica Scholars scholarships by Sept. 5. KX News
- ➤ On Thursday, students returned to class at Light of Christ Catholic Schools in Bismarck, where 1,544 kids are enrolled (up 3% from last year). The district includes five schools, with St. Mary’s High School (398 students) noted as one of the newer centers. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota’s sunflower fields are in full bloom—tourism officials say visitors can enjoy the vibrant crops during peak season and should respect private property and avoid areas during aerial spraying. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota State Water Commission approved $17 million in cost-share funding for flood protection and water improvements statewide—ten projects, including the City of Valley City's flood protection and federal support for water supply upgrades, are set to receive funding. KX News
- ➤ Today, as students get ready for school, the DEA is urging families to talk about the dangers of drugs, especially those sold on social media. The agency has reported seizing nearly 70 pounds of meth and over 67,000 doses of fentanyl—raising concerns about counterfeit pills. KX News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck Burleigh Public Health reminds families to update their children's immunizations for back-to-school as part of National Immunization Awareness Month—families in the area are urged to call 7013551540 to schedule an appointment. KX News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Magic Soccer FC in Bismarck is accepting applications for its adult 7v7 outdoor soccer league that begins on September 7 and ends on October 12—games are set for Sunday evenings at Cottonwood park and registration closes on September 1 with a $20 fee per player per team. The league welcomes players of all skill levels and encourages teams to include at least two female players to ensure balanced competition. KX News
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