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Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Game and Fish announces 2025 hunting season dates, emphasizing the cultural and economic importance of hunting. KX News
- ➤ Deacon Brent Naslund's life journey, from meeting his wife in a convenience store, serving in the National Guard in West Africa and Kosovo, to adopting children from an orphanage and fostering in Burleigh County, underscores his commitment to family, faith, and service. KX News
- ➤ Bismarck Fire Department members delivered toys to children in the hospital for Christmas, partnering with local entities for support. KFYR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bismarck man pleaded not guilty to charges including DUI and reckless endangerment after allegedly driving a dump truck while intoxicated and evading police. Bismarck Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Big Lots is closing all 963 of its stores nationwide after failing to finalize a sale to Nexus Capital Management, affecting employees and marking a significant company shutdown. KX News
- ➤ GoFundMe's annual report indicates a significant increase in Americans seeking assistance for essential expenses amid rising housing costs and inflation. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people, causing concern for a North Dakota federal judge who questioned the lack of consultation and the criteria for selection. KFYR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Essentia Health resolves its dispute with UnitedHealthcare to keep its Medicare Advantage plans in-network through 2025, while Humana's plans will remain out of network. KFYR-TV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Flannery O'Connor
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