Gov. Armstrong signs executive order waiving hours of service requirements for commercial drivers amid propane shortage
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order today waiving hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting propane and other petroleum products. The move comes as North Dakota faces frigid temperatures, with tonight’s forecast in Bismarck predicting lows of around 40…
Bismarck Citizen Academy attendees learn about long-term city planning
Bismarck, N.D. – At the midpoint of Bismarck’s Citizen Academy, attendees gathered at the City/County Building to hear from Engineering and Community Development staff. The session focused on how city projects begin in the planning phase—sometimes decades in advance—and evolve through to completion. For more information…
Bismarck residents reminded to schedule bulk item pickup before Feb. 24 deadline
Bismarck, N.D. – According to the city officials, Bismarck residents have until the end of business on Feb. 24 to schedule bulk residential item pickup for February. Those needing pickup should contact Public Works at 701-355-1700 and select Option 3 from the automated menu. For those…
Bismarck police urge residents to take precautions as extreme cold moves in
Bismarck, N.D. -Bismarck police have issued an extreme cold alert, warning residents to prepare for dangerously low temperatures and wind chills that could cause frostbite in minutes. Officials advised dressing in layers, covering exposed skin, and wearing hats, gloves, and warm boots. Residents were urged…
Bismarck city offices and landfill closed Feb. 17, garbage and recycling delayed by one day
Bismarck, N.D. -Bismarck city offices and the landfill will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no garbage or curbside recycling collection (gold route) that day. Garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day throughout the week….
North Dakota Department of Commerce partners with The Good Kids to create new state icon for public input
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism and Marketing Division has partnered with The Good Kids, a Bismarck-based design studio, to develop a new icon representing the state. The goal of this initiative is to increase North Dakota’s visibility beyond its borders…
North Dakota Superintendent Kirsten Baesler nominated for assistant U.S. secretary for elementary and secondary education
Bismarck, N.D. – North Dakota Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced on Wednesday that she has been nominated to serve as the Assistant U.S. Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. The position, which requires U.S. Senate confirmation, would see Baesler continue her…
Giving Hearts Day 2025 celebrates local charities and highlights its impact across North Dakota
Bismarck, N.D. – On February 13, 2025, the nation’s longest-running giving day, Giving Hearts Day, is being celebrated for its remarkable impact on North Dakota and northwest Minnesota charities. The event has raised $195 million since its inception, connecting nonprofits with donors to support local causes….
Governor Armstrong signs executive order allowing staff member to chair North Dakota Military Commission
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order today granting him the authority to appoint a Governor’s Office staff member to chair the North Dakota Military Commission. Previously, the lieutenant governor held the position of chair for the 11-member panel. This new order…
Students have until March 7 to submit artwork for Keep North Dakota Clean contest, city officials say
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck students in Pre-K through Grade 12 have just under one month to create and submit their entries for the Keep North Dakota Clean Annual Artwork and Media Contest. The City of Bismarck, through its Recycling program, is proud to sponsor the third-grade…
