Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Bismarck police note a decrease in DUIs on Christmas due to closed bars, while DUI arrests spike on New Year's Eve, amidst holiday traffic.
Memory Fireworks in Bismarck, North Dakota, will commence selling fireworks for New Year's celebrations on December 28, expecting robust sales due to favorable weather conditions and the unique appeal of their North Dakota series fireworks.
Seeds of Hope thrift store reports a significant increase in Christmas donations this year, with plans to display the new items in 2025.
Heaven’s Helpers Soup Cafe served 250 guests on Christmas, exceeding expectations and highlighting the community's volunteer support.
🚨 Crime
A Bismarck woman is charged with theft and forgery for misappropriating funds from Trinity Lutheran Church by submitting a fraudulent job application.
A Bismarck man received an eight-year prison sentence for a hit-and-run incident in March that left a pedestrian injured, following a guilty plea.
🌲 Environment
Senator John Hoeven highlights the role of clean coal technology in ensuring America's energy dominance, with North Dakota at the forefront.
🏛️ Government
The Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act aimed at improving water conservation and development, with Senator Kevin Cramer highlighting its benefits for North Dakota and the nation.
A bill enabling equal-value land and mineral exchanges between North Dakota and its Tribes has passed the Senate, supported by the state and all Tribes, facilitating development within Tribal Reservations.
The Corporate Transparency Act requires family farms and ranches to disclose beneficial ownership to comply with federal requirements by January 13, 2025, following the lift of a nationwide injunction.
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