Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is offering free ballroom dance lessons on Wednesdays, covering styles like Two Step, East Coast Swing, and Argentine Tango.
Knife River Corporation announces a new detour around South Washington St. and Burleigh Ave. starting 10/04/2024 for approximately 3 weeks due to construction, aiming to enhance local transportation safety and efficiency.
The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library's Fall Used Book Sale attracted early visitors, raising funds for library programs with books sold by weight.
🚧 Accidents
A fire at an unoccupied Bismarck apartment complex under renovation resulted in no injuries but significant unit damage and smoke impact, with the cause under investigation.
🚨 Crime
The North Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed Heather Hoffman's life sentence for the April 2022 murder of Alex Eckert, rejecting her appeal for acquittal due to insubstantial evidence.
🌲 Environment
Governor Doug Burgum declared a statewide fire emergency in North Dakota in response to over 3,500 acres burned and the activation of the State Emergency Operations Plan to combat the high fire danger.
🏛️ Government
Four candidates for Burleigh County Commission debated homelessness, property tax reform, and the reorganization of the county weed board, aiming to fill two seats in the upcoming election.
🏥 Health
Sanford Health is administering COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and pertussis vaccines to protect various age groups, encouraging up-to-date vaccinations.
Bismarck will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Oct.
23 to allow safe disposal of unused or expired medications.
🎉 Bismarck Events
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Lynnes Welding Training Open House
Learn about a rewarding career in welding at an open house event featuring facility tours and instructor meet-and-greets.
ND Wedding Experience Fall Show
Experience the finest wedding and home-based vendors at the ND Wedding Experience, featuring a keynote presentation by wedding industry expert Terrica.
Bullets and Broadheads Event and Raffle at Nishu Bowmen Club
Experience a night of fun with raffles, games, and a silent auction featuring premium merchandise from top brands.
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Experience the magic of Coldplay's music arranged for strings in an enchanting candlelit setting at the North Dakota Heritage Center.
Shrek The Musical at Bismarck Event Center
Experience a hilarious fairy tale adventure with vibrant characters and a whimsical score in this captivating musical based on the beloved DreamWorks film.
13th Annual Bucks for Bras Benefit Event
Celebrate the fight against cancer at the 13th annual Bucks for Bras Benefit Event, featuring local community support and fundraising activities.
50th Annual Central Dakota Gem & Mineral Society Rock Show
Experience a captivating display of gems, minerals, and fossils, along with engaging demonstrations and a talk by renowned climate researcher Dr. Allan Ashworth.
Fit 4 Victory - Community Color Run
Experience a fun and vibrant non-competitive 5K color run aimed at raising funds for Fit 4 Victory.
35th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Turkey Trot
Join us for the most fun race in Bismarck/Mandan! This Thanksgiving morning tradition is a major fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Daktota
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