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City officials announce Bismarck mayor’s prayer breakfast to support Crisis Care Chaplaincy and first responders with guest speaker Alan Dohrmann

Bismarck, N.D. – The annual Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for May 20 at the Bismarck Radisson Hotel, with proceeds benefiting Crisis Care Chaplaincy (CCC). The organization provides emotional and spiritual support to first responders and citizens in crisis situations. Tickets are available for…

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Bismarck Fire Department conducts ice rescue training as ice conditions worsen

Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department has been conducting ice rescue training as ice conditions continue to deteriorate. This annual exercise is part of the department’s efforts to ensure first responders are prepared for cold-weather emergencies. During the training, firefighters practice essential ice rescue…

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Bismarck Citizen Academy concludes 2025 program with police department tour and training

Bismarck, N.D. – The 2025 session of Bismarck’s Citizen Academy officially wrapped up on Thursday with a visit to the Bismarck Police Department. Participants toured the facility, spoke with law enforcement staff about policing challenges, and learned about the tools, vehicles, and equipment used in…

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Bismarck Fire Department extinguishes mobile home fire on Centennial Road, no injuries reported

Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a mobile home on the northeast side of town early Friday morning. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene at 2500 Centennial Road and arrived at 6:29 a.m. to find heavy smoke…

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Public entrance to City of Bismarck’s public works building temporarily relocated on March 28 due to ongoing renovations

Bismarck, N.D. – The public entrance to the City of Bismarck’s Public Works building will be temporarily relocated on Friday, March 28. Typically, customers enter the building through doors on the southwest corner of 601 South 26th Street. During this temporary change, customers are requested…

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Bismarck Human Relations Committee seeks applications for annual Humanitarian Award

Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck’s Human Relations Committee is now accepting applications for its annual Humanitarian Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the areas of human and civil rights over the past year. The award will honor…

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Bismarck Forestry Division begins annual search for elm bark beetle habitats to protect elm trees from Dutch elm disease

Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Forestry Division, led by City Forester Christy Ames-Davis, has officially begun its annual city-wide search for the over wintering and breeding habitat of the elm bark beetle, starting the week of March 24, 2025. This proactive effort is crucial in…

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City officials announce ticket sales for 2025 Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker

Bismarck, N.D. – Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, scheduled for May 20 at the Bismarck Radisson Hotel. The event will feature retired Adjutant General Alan Dohrmann as the keynote speaker. Single tickets are priced at $25, while half…

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Woman, who is pregnant with her partner’s child, claims she was being strangIed by the man at the time, leading her to act in seIf-defense when she fatally stabed him in front of his parent; charged

North Carolina – Last week, authorities in North Carolina responded to a distress call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon at a family residence. Upon arrival around 2 a.m., they discovered 20-year-old Shemare suffering from muItiple stab wounds. He was quickly rushed to a nearby…

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Woman who failed to bring paperwork for her pet chose to take the animaI to the bathroom instead of calling someone to pick it up or forgoing her fIight, only to drrown it; charged

Florida – A Florida woman was arrested and charged with aggravated animaI crueIty, a third-degree felony, following a disturbing incident at an Florida airport (MCO) in December last year. The incident began on December 16, 2024, when the 57-year-old woman, AIison, attempted to board a…

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Caregiver knew diabIed woman had the cognitive capability of a 2-year-old child and relied entirely on caregivers for assistance before he indcently assaulted and lmpregnated her; sentenced

Illinois – In a case that has drawn significant attention, lsaiah, a 23-year-old man from Illinois, was sentenced to twenty fice years in prison for the aggravated criminal se-ual assault of a resident at an assisted living facility in Illinois. The defendant, who was employed…

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