Good morning, Bismarck.

Bismarck will offer free curbside leaf collection this October.

Residents should follow bag rules and set-out times to safely dispose of their fall leaves.

Bismarck Airport has launched Gateside, a program that lets TSA PreCheck visitors request a special gate pass 1 to 3 days ahead so they can greet arriving family and friends; the service adds extra quality time for welcoming reunions — a chance for community connection.

A team from Capital Electric Cooperative will travel from North Dakota to San Luis Palo Grande in Guatemala in a few weeks to install 2.5 miles of power lines connecting over 50 homes and a school — they return before Thanksgiving and ask for donations to fund hot plates.

Bismarck Fire has chosen a city-owned site in south Bismarck (located west of Washington Street near Calypso Drive) for the new Station #6, which is expected to cost about $6.5 million and add a fire engine and equipment in early 2027.

The City has reduced lanes at West Main and West Rosser to improve road safety after repeated accidents—officials say the one-lane change was completed before a recent fatal crash, and police will review speed limits to further reduce risks.

In the wake of two recent teen deaths in Mandan, Soul 57's program director advises parents to watch for subtle signs of grief such as mood changes or withdrawing from activities, and to keep daily communication open by encouraging small supportive habits (like creating playlists or taking walks) to help teens heal.