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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buckstop Junction, built by the Missouri Valley Historical Society to preserve local history, hosted its Hootenanny Corn Feed fundraiser on Saturday. The event featured vendor displays such as a Pioneer Auto club car show, aged iron tractor parade, live music, and historical demonstrations to raise money for maintaining old buildings—Vulcan Farms donated the corn. KX News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ WalletHub ranked North Dakota 16th best based on 51 measures such as job opportunities, education quality, safety, and affordability—reporting the state has the second lowest housing cost, is the third best for raising a family, and ranks ninth for retirement. Young couples and families find North Dakota a balanced place to call home. KX News
- ➤ Stacker compiled gas price data from August 11 and found that regular gas nationwide fell by 2 cents to $2.89, with Bismarck prices at $2.98 and Minot at $2.99—diesel prices dropped slightly to $3.43. KX News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health is now offering cholesterol screenings for $33 where results are given immediately. Those interested must fast for 9 to 12 hours and schedule an appointment by calling (701) 355-1540, and the screening checks total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and related ratios. KX News
- ➤ Many North Dakotans face allergies this season and expert Simon Greenberg of Medidex advises using home remedies such as applying petroleum jelly around the nostrils, checking pollen counts with apps, and taking antihistamines early—severe symptoms should prompt a visit to a healthcare provider. KX News
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