Bismarck Mayor Michael Schmitz speaks at State of the Cities event
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Mayor Michael Schmitz participated in the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC State of the Cities event, joining Mandan Mayor Jim Froelich for a fireside chat on community topics. A video of the event will be shared once available. Bismarck ND City Government officials…
North Dakota students outperform national averages in mathematics, NAEP results show
North Dakota – State school superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Wednesday that North Dakota students outperformed national averages in mathematics, according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results. Eighth graders in North Dakota scored an average of 280 in mathematics, surpassing the national…
Nominations open for Bismarck Historic Preservation Awards
Bismarck, N.D. – The Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for its annual awards recognizing excellence in historic preservation within Bismarck. Residents and businesses can be nominated in three categories. Nominations are open until March 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Awards will be granted at the…
Fargo Police Department executes high-risk search warrant, suspect arrested
Fargo, N.D. – On Wednesday, January 29, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Red River Valley SWAT Team and Metro Street Crimes Unit assisted the Fargo Police Department in executing a high-risk search warrant in the 5900 block of 25th St. S. The operation targeted a suspect…
FPD welcomes new recruits to Class VIII
Fargo, N.D. – This week, the Fargo Police Department proudly welcomed the latest recruits to Fargo Police Academy Class VIII. These 12 recruits were selected from a competitive pool of applicants after a comprehensive process that included applications, background checks, interviews, and more. Over the next…
Fargo Police Department seeks public’s help in locating missing 12-year-old girl
Fargo, N.D. – The Fargo Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 12-year-old Annabelle Sundby, a Fargo resident who was last seen on Sunday, February 2, at 10:30 p.m. in south Fargo. She was wearing a red or orange shirt with jeans. Anyone with information…
Fargo Police Department successfully apprehends suspect after high-speed chase and strategic de-escalation
Fargo, N.D. – On Tuesday, January 28, at 4:14 p.m., Fargo Police Officer Paul Nelson was enroute to a service call when a vehicle sped past him at an excessive speed. Despite attempting to stop the driver in the 200 block of University Dr. S., the…
North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights to host free presentations in four communities
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights will conduct free public presentations in four new communities on February 26 and 27, 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to educate residents on state labor laws. The presentation schedule is as follows:…
Citizen Academy tours Bismarck Event Center, which welcomed over 403,000 visitors in 2024
Bismarck, N.D. – This week, Citizen Academy toured the Bismarck Event Center, a facility that hosted more than 403,000 visitors in 2024. The Event Center arena and exhibit halls accommodated 21 ticketed events, 35 conferences, 17 shows, 29 meetings, 26 receptions, and 55 miscellaneous events. Meanwhile,…
Bismarck Police Department thanks community for support at Coffee with a Cop event
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department thanked the community for the great turnout at FOMO 10/40 Creamery during the Coffee with a Cop event held in memory of Officer Fuller. The department expressed deep gratitude to everyone who joined in to honor Officer Fuller’s memory…
