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Bismarck
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Furry Friends Rockin’ Rescue today welcomed a few-week-old puppy named Andi as part of a growing wave of intakes while Julie Schirado urged locals to consider fostering as she braved the rain. The rescue is sponsoring two events— a Bismarck Marathon at 9 a.m. in Sertoma Park and a pet day at Kiwanis Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.— that let the community meet the animals. KX News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chord Energy will buy ExxonMobil’s North Dakota inventory for $550M — expanding its footprint in the Bakken. Bismarck Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Belle Mehus Auditorium in Bismarck is getting a $100,000 upgrade from two Historical Society grants, and city staff will replace carpeting and railings to preserve its historic charm—shows will continue as scheduled. KFYR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota’s rural economy showed modest strength in September as its Rural Mainstreet Index rose to 52.2 from 50.4 while farmland prices dropped and hiring slowed. Bank CEOs reported that falling commodity prices and tariff pressures hurt farms—regional index slid to 38.5. KX News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bismarck State College Board of Higher Education committee approved a plan today for a 350-unit residence hall to be built by a private firm on campus—construction will begin once additional approvals and funding are secured. Bismarck Tribune
- ➤ Ben Enzminger was crowned homecoming king at Legacy High School on Friday and will lead Team Ben (his therapists, teachers and friends) in the Bismarck Marathon relay run today. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State environmental officials warn hunters that lakes and wetlands may contain toxic blue-green algae that produce cyanotoxins harmful to people and pets—officials advise checking the state’s Harmful Algal Blooms Story Map and rinsing off with fresh water after exposure. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said he is reviewing legal options after South Dakota passed a law blocking CO2 pipeline projects, a decision that stopped Summit Carbon Solutions from moving forward. He said he has already held talks with state officials and will continue examining measures to protect property rights—ensuring commerce continues across states. KFYR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A horse at Theodore Roosevelt National Park contracted West Nile Virus and showed neurologic symptoms before staff euthanized it. State veterinarian Ethan Andress said the disease—spread by mosquitoes from birds—is common in the North Dakota wilderness. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck hosts its 44th annual marathon today as hundreds of runners compete in several races throughout a daylong event—drawing athletes from nearby areas. Bismarck Tribune
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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