Bismarck Historical Society to host free program on city’s archaeology
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Historical Society will present a free program on the archaeology of Bismarck at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, in Meeting Room A of the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library. Tour guides Damita Engle and Signe Snortland will explore the hidden…
South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown reopens today after water main break temporarily halts services
North Dakota – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the South Central Human Service Center (SCHSC) and regional vocational rehabilitation office in Jamestown temporarily closed on Monday, Feb. 10, due to a water main break. Team members notified individuals with scheduled appointments…
North Dakota Game and Fish Department announces electronic posting for 2025-26 hunting season for private landowners
North Dakota – Landowners interested in posting their private land for the 2025-26 hunting season can now do so electronically through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. To begin, landowners can log into their profile on the site’s “My Account” section. For…
Citizen Academy participants tour Bismarck Airport, learn about its role in the community
Bismarck, N.D. – On Thursday, Citizen Academy attendees visited Bismarck Airport to learn about its impact on the local economy. Participants toured both public and restricted areas of the terminal, gaining insight into the various tenants providing services to travelers. They also met with airport…
Governor Armstrong advocates for task force to streamline state boards and commissions
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong testified in support of Senate Bill 2308, which proposes creating a task force to review more than 150 state boards and commissions. The task force would assess which boards could be combined or dissolved to increase government efficiency. “Today the…
Governor Armstrong announces appointments to State Board of Higher Education
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong announced the appointments of Levi Bachmeier of West Fargo and Patrick Sogard of Williston to four-year terms on the State Board of Higher Education, starting July 1. “Levi and Pat bring valuable experience in education policy, finance, and operations to…
Bismarck Fire Department urges residents to keep fire hydrants clear amid snowfall
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department is asking residents to help ensure fire hydrants remain accessible as more snowfall approaches. With over 4,500 hydrants throughout the city, snow accumulation can make many difficult to reach in emergencies. To assist firefighters, the department is encouraging residents…
North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation hosts Senate Appropriations committee at state penitentiary
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation hosted the Senate Appropriations – Human Resources Division at the North Dakota State Penitentiary for discussions on Senate Bill 2015. DOCR expressed appreciation for the committee’s visit and for the involvement of various community partners…
Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden supports bills aimed at reducing recidivism, improving reentry programs
North Dakota – Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of three bills aimed at supporting the recovery and reentry of incarcerated individuals while reducing recidivism rates. Strinden endorsed House Bills 1425, 1417, and 1549, which were developed following a…
Bismarck enhances traffic control with fiberoptic technology
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck continues to evolve its traffic control systems, integrating new technology to improve efficiency. From traditional stop signs to mechanical timing mechanisms and early interconnected signals, traffic management has seen significant advancements over the years. Recent projects have introduced fiberoptic…
