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Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KX News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KX News
- ➤ 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. KFYR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices are lower this holiday season, with the national average cheaper than last year and North Dakota witnessing slight variations. KX News
- ➤ 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. KX News
- ➤ 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. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFYR-TV
- ➤ 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. Bismarck Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In North Dakota, 911 dispatchers have the new ability to directly transfer calls to the 988 mental health crisis line for more appropriate support. KFYR-TV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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