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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The NFPA and Bismarck Fire Department share three fire safety tips for this year’s Fire Prevention Week—buy safe products with UL, ETL, or CSA marks, use the correct charger on a hard surface, and recycle lithium-ion batteries properly. They say following these steps will help reduce the risk of fires in homes. City of Bismarck
- ➤ The Magic City Civil Air Patrol Cadets have begun their Wreaths Across America initiative to honor local veterans this holiday season by planning to place 1,000 wreaths at veterans' graves in Rosehill Memorial Cemetery in Minot on December 13—donations for the event will be accepted until November 30. KX News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kroll’s Diner, which once was open 24 hours, now closes every evening because of a serious worker shortage—its core staff work long hours as the restaurant adjusts its schedules across all five locations. The diner is also trying to recruit new employees to meet rising demands in the state. KX News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen years ago today the original Liberty Memorial Bridge was demolished—this bridge was the first interstate crossing of the Missouri River and was built from 1920 to 1922. It cost $1.375 million to construct, was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1997, and its replacement, opened in 2008, now carries about 15,000 vehicles daily. KX News
- ➤ Priests are declining worldwide but the Bismarck and Fargo Diocese stays healthy as Bishop David Kagan said local clergy numbers are strong—average age is 44 with steady growth in new members. Global challenges include fewer young men entering seminaries and issues like celibacy and past scandals, yet local faith continues to be robust. KFYR-TV
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A warm start to October helped many farmers finish harvesting wheat, barley, and oats, but Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring said some are not breaking even due to high input costs. He noted that wheat yields averaged 52 bushels per acre—above the usual 47-48 bushels—and farmers will soon start harvesting soybeans and edible beans as trade talks and aid plans progress. KX News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Education officials are updating a series of Native American textbooks to include indigenous voices after Senate Bill 2304 required curriculum on native history; tribal nations contributed new cover art for the revised set. United Tribes Technical College will begin printing the five-book series this fall and send them to classrooms, libraries and tribal colleges—ensuring students receive a fuller account of native history. KX News
- ➤ The North Dakota High School Activities Association approved a pilot esports program for the 2025–26 school year in partnership with Fenworks—a Grand Forks firm that has grown esports in the Midwest. This winter, more than 750 students from 65 schools will join the competition to develop teamwork and leadership skills. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kelly Armstrong met with Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation officials at 4 Bears Casino—his third tribal visit—to discuss shared priorities and build state-tribal partnerships. Leaders toured tribal facilities and focused on economic development, gaming and public safety to strengthen community ties. KX News
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Transportation celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Fall Transportation Technician Training Academy at Camp Grafton last week, where a week-long program taught new maintenance team members proper equipment operation and road safety. The program has trained 1,248 participants and earned a national award—showing its strong role in preparing workers for road jobs. KX News
- ➤ The intersection of Vermont Avenue and Burlington Drive will be closed for road construction beginning today in Bismarck + drivers should seek alternate routes during the work. Bismarck Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Health and Human Services is joining state and national partners to mark Substance Use Prevention Month this October as called by Gov. Kelly Armstrong—releasing a toolkit that contains press release templates, school guides, parent resources and proven prevention strategies; the Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows high school alcohol use dropped from 35.3% in 2013 to 19.5% in 2023. KX News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck High School senior Ellie DeForest, a former gymnast who tried diving last summer after an injury, broke a 20-year-old record in the 11 dive and already holds the 6 dive mark. She said the sport shows her true potential — and coach Emily Vasey, returning to diving after 18 years, believes Ellie will continue to improve. KFYR-TV
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Creepy Classic Tennis Tournament
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Capital Racquet & Fitness Center — Registration required — A fun-filled tennis competition for all skill levels with a spooky twist.
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Bismarck Fall & Holiday Market
10 AM - 5 PM — Bismarck Event Center — $5 entrance fee for adults — Discover over 100 vendors and meet live reindeer and alpacas.
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St. Olaf Orchestra Concert
7-9 p.m. — Bismarck High School — Tickets available — Experience the rich artistry and tradition of the St. Olaf Orchestra under conductor Chung Park during their Fall Tour.
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