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Bismarck
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dakota Zoo welcomed a new penguin chick named Erv, enhancing its three-year-old African penguin colony and delighting visitors with his development. KFYR-TV
- ➤ The North Dakota State Capitol is holding its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, hosted by Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum, with live reindeer and a livestream available. Bismarck Tribune
- ➤ The Bismarck Water Treatment Plant, essential in purifying Missouri River water for the community, receives a significant grant of over 50 million dollars to expand its capacity and improve its technology. KX News
- ➤ Bis-Man Transit, with WeDriveU and Family Fare, organizes a 'Stuff the Bus' event to collect donations like travel-size hygiene items and nonperishable foods for the Ministry on the Margins. KFYR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bismarck man, Jarred Martell, and woman, Dawn Eagle, were arrested for drug charges including possession with intent to deliver, after a traffic violation stop led to the discovery of drugs and paraphernalia. Bismarck Tribune
- ➤ A Bismarck man was charged with sexual assault after allegedly attacking a paramedic who was treating him. Bismarck Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mule Deer Foundation has launched the Blacktail Deer Foundation to enhance conservation efforts for blacktail deer, leveraging increased membership and funding to initiate 12 major projects. KX News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Mary volleyball coach Abby Pollart resigns after four seasons with a 25-86 overall record, with a national search for her successor underway. KFYR-TV
- ➤ McKenna Johnson, before her senior season, becomes Mandan girl's basketball all-time leader in rebounds and blocks, and commits to North Dakota State University for college basketball. KFYR-TV
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Mandan V Fargo North Basketball
BEK TV will broadcast the dedication ceremony of Mandan High School's new Starion Bank Gymnasium and subsequent basketball doubleheader against Fargo North. The broadcast will feature both the dedication event and two basketball games, with the girls' team playing at 5:45 PM CT followed by the boys' game at 7:15 PM CT. This marks the first major activity in the new facility, bringing this historic community moment to viewers across North Dakota.
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Mandan V Fargo North Basketball
BEK TV will broadcast the dedication ceremony of Mandan High School's new Starion Bank Gymnasium and subsequent basketball doubleheader against Fargo North. The broadcast will feature both the dedication event and two basketball games, with the girls' team playing at 5:45 PM CT followed by the boys' game at 7:15 PM CT. This marks the first major activity in the new facility, bringing this historic community moment to viewers across North Dakota.
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2024 Downtown Bismarck Cocoa Crawl
This annual event invites participants to enjoy holiday treats and discounts while exploring downtown Bismarck's small businesses with the chance to win prizes.
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The Nutcracker Ballet Performance
Experience a magical holiday classic as Northern Plains Dance presents The Nutcracker, featuring Clara, dancing dolls, and holiday cheer.
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~ Edmund Hillary
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