Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Dakota Zoo's 'Stories with Santa' event merges holiday cheer with wildlife, offering story readings, photo opportunities, and zoo visits to foster community spirit and support animal care.
🎭 Culture
The Bismarck Veteran’s Memorial Public Library is offering a Nutcracker-themed hip-hop class for teens on December 30th, requiring no prior dance experience.
Pulse North Dakota is airing a 30-minute Christmas special featuring messages of faith and performances by Carson Wentz, Katy Nichole, and Rend Collective, available on television and YouTube until December 27.
📰 Economy
Gasoline prices are lower this holiday season, with the national average cheaper than last year and North Dakota witnessing slight variations.
North Dakota hosts a virtual job fair to connect residents and out-of-state job seekers with over 100 companies in various industries on January 9.
North Dakota sees a record-breaking November with over 103,000 air passengers, the highest in a decade, alongside announcing new daily flights to Chicago from Bismarck Airport.
🌲 Environment
A survey in North Dakota shows strong support for coal mining and carbon capture technologies, reflecting the state's preference for traditional energy sources and interest in emission reduction methods.
🏛️ Government
President Biden signed a government funding bill, averting a shutdown and including $100 billion in disaster aid plus a one-year extension of the Farm Bill, with significant benefits for farmers and ranchers.
Bismarck Public Works introduces a 6-month pilot program for collecting bulk residential trash, featuring a $20 pickup fee for up to five items, in response to a survey revealing a preference for this service.
🏥 Health
In North Dakota, 911 dispatchers have the new ability to directly transfer calls to the 988 mental health crisis line for more appropriate support.
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