North Dakota Game and Fish Department announces idle speed zone and navigation restrictions near Missouri River bridge project
North Dakota – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has announced the implementation of an idle speed only and navigational safety zone on the Missouri River near Bismarck-Mandan, in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard. The new regulations are designed to protect boaters and…
Grass fires prompt temporary closure of Highway 1804 south of Bismarck
Bismarck, N.D. – A stretch of Highway 1804 south of Bismarck was temporarily closed on April 12 due to active grass fires producing heavy smoke and dangerous driving conditions. The North Dakota Highway Patrol announced the closure just after midnight, citing significantly reduced visibility as…
Bismarck Police Department reminds public of city ordinance prohibiting camping on public property
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department issued a public reminder on April 11, emphasizing that camping on public property within the city limits is prohibited under city ordinance 6-05-14. The announcement, shared via social media, reinforces regulations that prevent the establishment or use of campsites…
Child was healthy and thriving while in foster care before being returned to his biological parents, who killed the 2-year-old by depriving him of food to death; mother sentenced
Michigan – A Michigan parent was convicted and ordered to serve to twenty four to fifty years in prison on the homicide count and up to one decade for the child abuse count after pleading no contest to charges in connection with her child’s death two…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong meets with President Donald Trump to discuss energy policy and congratulate NDSU football team
North Dakota – On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong met with President Donald Trump at the White House to express his gratitude for the executive orders signed by the president earlier that day. These orders aim to lift burdensome federal restrictions…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong attends historic meeting with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, South Dakota Governor Rhoden, and Tribal Council to discuss development, education, and treaty rights
North Dakota – In a significant step toward strengthening cross-border collaboration, North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong joined South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairwoman Janet Alkire, and members of the Tribal Council for a historic joint meeting at the tribe’s headquarters in…
Graduates of the 2025 Bismarck Citizen Academy recognized at City Commission meeting
Bismarck, N.D. – Graduates of the 2025 Bismarck Citizen Academy were recognized at the Bismarck City Commission meeting held Tuesday evening at the City/County Building in the Tom Baker Room. The Citizen Academy is a 12-week program aimed at providing participants with a deeper understanding…
Bismarck mayors meet with German diplomat to discuss data centers during North Dakota visit
Bismarck, N.D. – On April 9, 2025, Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz, along with Mandan Mayor Froelich, met with the Charge d’Affaires (Deputy Ambassador) from Germany to the United States, The Honorable Axel Dittmann, during his official visit to North Dakota. The meeting, which took place…
