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The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library began a comprehensive restroom renovation—costing $958,000—to update 12 bathrooms with ADA features while remaining open during the work; the project launched at the downtown library and is scheduled for completion next year.

Minot native Nathan Bowles advanced to the finals of the Operalia global opera competition and will perform in Bulgaria on Sunday, Oct.

26. He is one of 11 finalists and one of three American musicians - his achievement marks a key step in his international career.

Minot resident Clint Romesha is honored in an exhibit at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas—this display features personal materials and images that tell his full life story and heroic service.

On Tuesday, oil and gas companies bid more than $6.6 million for federal land offered for lease despite the government shutdown.

The bid covered four parcels totaling 2,068 acres with the highest per-acre bid of $3,611 from among 16 bidders.

The North Dakota Badlands have been named one of National Geographic’s Best of the World destinations for 2026.

Tourism officials say the honor and the upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will draw more visitors—boosting local history and economic growth.

Mandan Middle School wore orange on Wednesday as students joined a national Unity Day event to stand against bullying and celebrate kindness.

The Braves Ambassadors led activities such as poster displays and therapy dog visits — efforts meant to encourage kindness every day.

The state will launch its Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign on November 1 to lower crash fatalities among unbuckled drivers and passengers, and it will run until December 12.

Officials say the effort follows lessons learned from earlier initiatives such as 665 distracted driving citations in September — a reminder during National Teen Driver Safety Week that 44 teen lives were lost over the past five years.

Dr. Danielle Thurtle, a pediatric hospitalist at Sanford Health, joined KXNET to share advice on vaccines and immunizations as winter approaches—she detailed safe practices for families and noted that educational resources are available on the hospital's website.

Bismarck will host a prescription drug take back site this week — part of a national effort to allow residents to return unused medications.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Russell Reid Auditorium, North Dakota Heritage Center — Tickets required — Experience a spine-chilling musical journey with candlelit performances of Halloween classics.

Youthworks 40th Anniversary Celebration

11 PM – 1 AM — 930 N Griffin St, Bismarck, ND — Ticket required — Celebrate 40 years of Youthworks making a difference in the lives of youth across North Dakota.

16th Annual Bismarck Christmas Show 2025

Nov 21-22 — Bismarck Event Center — Free entry — Explore over 250 booths featuring unique handmade gifts and festive treats from local artisans.