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Friday, October 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Century Patriots football team partners with first graders from Liberty Elementary School for mutual mentorship and friendship, becoming role models for the younger students. KFYR-TV
- ➤ An 11-year-old from Center, Kamri Kitzmann, was named the Bismarck Larks Kid of the Year for her outstanding fundraising effort, generating $800 to aid an infant in need of a liver transplant, and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. KX News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sierra, an outdoor-focused sister store to TJ Maxx, along with Home Goods, has opened in Bismarck, offering discounted products attracting shoppers like Carrie Deckert. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the Little Chef Academy in Bismarck, N.D., children ages six to 15 learn to cook international dishes under the guidance of founder Elena Martinez. KFYR-TV
- ➤ At the NDCEL Fall Educator Conference, over 400 school leaders tackled the pressing issue of teacher shortages, aiming for better retention and student engagement. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Elkhorn wildfire in North Dakota has been fully contained after nearly two weeks, with efforts shifting to suppression repair and monitoring for flare-ups. KX News
- ➤ As of October 17, North Dakota battles multiple wildfires with the Elkhorn Fire fully contained at 10,313 acres, the Bear Den Fire 85% contained at 11,746 acres, and new fires emerging in Bowman County and southeast ND, alongside ongoing power restoration efforts. KX News
- ➤ North Dakota is expected to experience a colder than usual winter with normal levels of precipitation and persistent drought conditions in its western region, influenced by a developing La Nina. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck City Attorney Jannelle Combs is resigning on Dec. 5 to pursue a role in the private sector, after an eventful tenure including a high-profile investigation and an electoral defeat for municipal judge. Bismarck Tribune
- ➤ The USDA Rural Development has awarded $22.2 million to Standing Rock Telecommunications to expand high-speed internet across the reservation, benefiting education, businesses, and homes. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fit 4 Victory - Community Color Run
Experience a fun and vibrant non-competitive 5K color run aimed at raising funds for Fit 4 Victory.
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Women's Cornhole League Night
Ladies league!! Sendit 24/7 in Mandan ND (next to culvers) has a Wednesday night blind draw cornhole bracket for beginners to come and try it out! This league is ladies only but your significant other can come and throw bags on the other lanes, try the axe throwing, dart boards or machines in Chuckers bar! Sendit has cornhole leagues you can join Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday every week!!! All play levels are welcome, check it out on Facebook at: Back It Up Baggers -or Sendit 24/7 Cornhole
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Black Jacket Symphony Presents Led Zeppelin's IV
Experience the iconic music of Led Zeppelin performed live by the Black Jacket Symphony at the Belle Mehus Auditorium.
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Einstein on Wine: A STEM Fundraising Event
Experience a vibrant evening of STEM exploration, community engagement, and fine dining at North Dakota's Gateway to Science's signature fundraising event.
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Yesterday: A Tribute to The Beatles
Experience the music of The Beatles live with Yesterday, a celebrated tribute band touring internationally since 2001.
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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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