Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Two Ukrainian families have resettled in Bismarck after fleeing war in Ukraine—one family came through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program and the other via the U4U humanitarian parole program.
They are adjusting to life with help from local sponsors and the community, with one family planning to apply for citizenship in five years while the other faces uncertainty with a limited parole period.
Downtown Bismarck hosted the Food Truck Festival today at the Depot along Main Avenue, where eateries offered ice cream, lemonade, tacos, barbecue, and seafood + families enjoyed the outdoor food fest.
The event will return on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. to serve more of these popular treats.
🎭 Culture
On Saturday, thousands dressed in traditional clothes attended day two of the United Tribes International Powwow—where dance competitions included girls’ and boys’ fancy, jingle, grass and golden age.
Today the powwow continues with a flag raising at 8:00 a.m. and a grand entry at 1:00 p.m.
📰 Economy
Bismarck gas prices were measured at $2.98 on September 5—only slightly above the state average of $2.94 and showing no change from last week while falling $0.37 since last year.
AAA statistics reveal that the highest price reached $4.85 on June 14, marking a significant drop from past peaks.
📰 Finance
A study by Techr showed that finance jobs in North Dakota fell from 25,100 in May 2024 to 24,800 in May 2025—a 1.2% drop and the eighth largest decline among states.
The loss has been linked to cost-cutting measures and increased automation in financial institutions.
🏛️ Government
Throughout September, North Dakota law enforcement will add extra patrols as part of the Vision Zero campaign—tied to the national 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' safety initiative—to remind drivers to avoid distractions.
Burleigh County Sheriff Kelly Leben said that distracted driving has led to numerous crashes and urged drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
The City of Bismarck Planning Division is placing public notice signs along streets this month for a public hearing on a development project, with signs posted two weeks before the meeting + removed soon after.
The Board of City Commissioners directs this pilot project and will review data from public feedback to assess its impact.
📰 Lifestyle
A study by Your Service Animal ranked North Dakota as the fourth most pet-friendly state by measuring pet ownership, spending, shelter access, rental availability and veterinarian density.
The study found that 63.7% of households have pets — with the average household spending about $3,529 on pet care.
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