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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Five dogs died in a trailer fire on Tuesday afternoon in Bismarck when firefighters arrived at about 4:17 p.m. on the 600 block of Sweet Ave.—Fire crews rescued an iguana and found the residents uninjured while the cause of the fire remains under investigation. KX News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers and business leaders said on Tuesday that the new term limits will reduce the number of experienced legislators, and business groups worry this will slow key policy-making—spurring the formation of a Business Caucus led by Rep. Glenn Bosch and Sen. Jerry Klein. They expect that fresh lawmakers will need time to learn how to support economic growth as challenges in the Legislature emerge. Bismarck Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the mayor and city commissioners awarded Certificates of Achievement to sisters Susan Lundberg and Stephanie Delmore for creating Sleepy Hollow Theatre + Arts Park, honoring their 30-year impact on Bismarck’s arts and education scene. KX News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota oil production rose in July by about 2,150 barrels per day to just under 36 million barrels while natural gas output increased nearly 2% to more than 3.5 billion cubic feet per day. Pipeline Authority Director Justin Kringstad said the Bison Xpress Project will finish by next March — increased local gas flow will send more Bakken gas into the Rockies. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Historical Society and Montana Historical Society will host a free professional development workshop for social studies teachers studying indigenous histories. The training takes place on October 16 at Sidney High School in Sidney, Montana and awards five development hours for North Dakota educators and five renewal units for Montana teachers—registration is due by October 7. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday at Bismarck State College, hundreds of businesses, community members + policy leaders gathered for the annual Greater North Dakota Chamber Policy Summit to address issues like rising health care costs, energy policy, and economic growth. Participants discussed challenges in insurance premiums and carbon capture efforts while outlining future strategies for the state. KX News
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Transportation said nearly 69% of fatal crashes in 2024 involved lane departure on rural highways—drivers are urged to avoid distractions, stay alert, and use lane departure warning systems to stay safe. The department's tips aim to help reduce these deadly crashes. KX News
- ➤ The NDPSC and partners from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Montana filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against MISO’s Tranche 2.1 project—saying its $22B cost, overestimated benefits, and claims of non-existent technology make it unjust. Some state officials back the project while FERC will soon decide its future. KX News
- ➤ Former Lt. Governor Brent Sanford was named head of the North Dakota University System with a new title, commissioner, at an SBHE meeting on September 23—his appointment now aligns the role with the state constitution. KX News
- ➤ The North Dakota Highway Patrol advises motorists east of Bismarck to use caution on I-94 as the old bridge at Exit 161 is being demolished — drivers must take exit ramps to re-enter I-94 and watch for workers. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Mayor Mike Schmitz proclaimed Friday, Sept. 26 as Monica Hannan Day during Tuesday's city council meeting in Bismarck. Monica Hannan will retire after her final 6 p.m. newscast and is honored for a career in journalism since 1981—marking her enduring impact on the community. KFYR-TV
- ➤ State lawmakers passed a tax relief bill to help homeowners statewide and held a hearing yesterday on its progress—raising the primary credit from $500 to $1,600—while the state tax department reported nearly $66 million was paid out for about 135,000 applicants. Lawmakers also reviewed feedback from the Association of Counties on the credits for homesteads and disabled veterans. KX News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USDA confirmed more than 500000 cases of avian influenza across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana. In North Dakota, two counties reported cases—60,000 at a commercial turkey flock in Dickey County and 41,100 at a flock in LaMoure County, while South Dakota had nearly 420000 cases, Minnesota had 25000 and Montana had 5800 cases. KX News
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