Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
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🏘️ Community
North Dakota domestic violence advocacy groups face budget reductions from $5.3 million last year to $3.5 million this year, impacting services and staffing.
The Bismarck Police Department hosted its 4th annual community picnic at Cottonwood Park, featuring emergency vehicle displays, a K9 demo, and free food to strengthen community ties.
🚨 Crime
A Bismarck man received an 18-month prison sentence for engaging in a relationship with a teenage girl, following a guilty plea to corruption of a minor.
🎭 Culture
A group of Native Americans discusses movies and TV shows from a Native-American perspective on their podcast, 'The Red Gaze,' challenging mainstream media narratives.
📰 Economy
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered nearly $74,000 in unpaid overtime for 76 employees of Lasting Love Homecare in North Dakota due to misclassification and misunderstanding of exemption laws.
🎓 Education
As Bismarck families prepare for back to school, experts suggest establishing routines and addressing anxiety to ease the transition.
🌲 Environment
In Bismarck, North Dakota, families face significant costs for flood damage, with many lacking flood insurance coverage.
🏛️ Government
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum criticizes Minnesota's high taxes and regulations, attributing them to a business exodus to neighboring states, and labels the Harris-Walz ticket as historically liberal.
📰 Lifestyle
Cremation rates in the United States are increasing, with over half of the services at Eastgate Funeral Home now for cremations, reflecting changing preferences and a trend expected to rise to 80% by 2045.
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