North Dakota Highway Patrol honors bloodhound program volunteer with Colonel’s Award
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol recognized Nancy of Boerner’s Bloodhounds & Bernese Mountain Dogs for 26 years of dedication to bloodhound programs nationwide. Nancy received the Colonel’s Award for Excellence, honoring her decades of integrity, consistency, and commitment to law enforcement and…
Bismarck seeks public input for 2026 sidewalk gaps project
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck is requesting public feedback for its 2026 Sidewalk Gaps project. Residents are invited to suggest locations where sidewalks or pedestrian crossings are needed. Comments can be submitted through Wednesday, February 18, using the City’s Sidewalk Suggestion Tool online…
Bismarck Historical Society hosts program on memoir of prison warden
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Historical Society will host a February program featuring Winston Satran, author of Tough But Fair: Reformation of a Prison, the Memoir of a Warden. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A…
Bismarck firefighters extinguish overnight house fire in west central neighborhood
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department extinguished a structure fire late Wednesday night at a single-family home in west central Bismarck. Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 11:38 p.m. on February 4, 2026, to a residence in the 400 block of West Avenue C….
Early bird registration open for 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference
North Dakota – Early bird registration for the 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference closes Monday, February 9. The annual event will take place March 10-11 at the Bismarck Event Center and is expected to draw nearly 1,000 transportation professionals from across the state and region. “Each…
Gov. Armstrong launches legacy soil health and habitat program in North Dakota
Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Kelly Armstrong on Thursday unveiled the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program, a new initiative aimed at improving soil health and wildlife habitat on marginally productive cropland across the state. The voluntary, working lands program will help farmers strengthen cropland…
North Dakota Highway Patrol warns of slick roads after snow and strong winds
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol warned drivers of slick road conditions caused by snow and strong winds across much of the state. Officials reported that northbound I-29 and eastbound I-94, as of 11:00 PM on January 31, 2026, were especially hazardous. Motorists were…
Bismarck Citizen Academy cadets tour event center, explore behind-the-scenes operations
Bismarck, N.D. – Cadets from the Bismarck Citizen Academy recently toured the Bismarck Event Center, gaining an inside look at how the venue hosts conferences, concerts, sporting events, and more. The tour gave participants access to the arena, exhibit halls, and behind-the-scenes areas, where they…
