Bismarck Police Department clears officer in March 2025 officer-involved shooting after thorough investigation
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department (BPD) has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 7, 2025, determining that Officer Nathan Anderson acted within the law and department policy. In a statement released on April 22, 2025, Bismarck Police Chief…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discuss agriculture challenges and opportunities in Fargo
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in Fargo today, where they welcomed her to the state and highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to support farmers and ranchers. Armstrong thanked Rollins…
North Dakota awarded nearly $28 million in damages after federal judge rules in favor of state over Dakota Access Pipeline protests
North Dakota – North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and Attorney General Drew Wrigley have praised a recent federal court ruling that mandates the United States pay nearly $28 million in damages to the state for law enforcement and related costs incurred during the Dakota Access Pipeline…
North Dakota Highway Patrol hosted Easter egg hunt with 30,000 eggs
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol celebrated the holiday with its annual Easter Egg Hunt, featuring an impressive 30,000 eggs for children and families to enjoy. Photos from the event captured the quiet anticipation before the hunt began—followed quickly by the joyful chaos…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong signs Senate Bill 2241 to establish public charter schools in North Dakota, ending state’s status as one of last without them
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong signed Senate Bill 2241 into law, creating a framework for public charter schools in North Dakota. The legislation marks a major shift in the state’s education policy, making North Dakota no longer one of the last four states without…
NDHP salutes North Dakota’s first responders during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol recently extended their heartfelt thanks to the state’s first responders—North Dakota’s headset heroes. Major Iverson, Capt. Dvorak, Colonel Haugen, and Sgt. Savageau visited the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services to show their appreciation, bringing along donuts…
Bismarck City Offices and Landfill closed on April 18 for Good Friday holiday
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck City Offices and the Landfill will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. The landfill will reopen on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Household Hazardous Waste facility will…
Reduced lanes on 7th St. from Avenue A to Thayer Ave for gas main work
Bismarck, N.D. – Starting Thursday, April 17, 2025, a contractor will be performing work on a gas main near Sanford Hospital along 7th Street. As part of the project, the far west southbound lane on 7th Street will be closed. Additionally, the sidewalk on the…
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library presents ‘Families Around the World’ to celebrate cultural diversity
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is inviting the community to an exciting and educational evening in celebration of cultural diversity. The “Families Around the World” annual event will take place on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m….
North Dakota Department of Transportation announces overnight traffic pattern change at I-94 exit 161 in Bismarck
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation is notifying Bismarck drivers of a temporary overnight traffic pattern change at Interstate 94, Exit 161. The adjustment will be in effect for the next couple of weeks as crews continue work on a broader project…
