Central ND News

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will hold a public input meeting on Tuesday, October 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. Central Time to discuss proposed intersection improvements at U.S. Highway 2 and North 43rd Street in Grand Forks.

Mandan Police Department to hold retirement party for K-9 Kupper on October 10

Mandan Police Department's K-9 Kupper will retire after six years of service.

Friends of the Bismarck Public Library announce fall used book sale dates

The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library will hold their Fall Used Book Sale from October 2 to October 4 at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.

Bismarck Expressway eastbound lane reduction scheduled for September 29

Beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, after 8:15 a.m., eastbound traffic on Bismarck Expressway will be reduced to one lane between Washington Street and 3rd Street due to roadway repairs.

Sitting Bull College opens new auditorium during fall semester student summit

By S. K. Mcdaniel | Sep 27, 2025

On September 23, 2025, Sitting Bull College officially opened its new auditorium, a 9,368 square foot facility designed to serve both indoor and outdoor events.

McLean County sets October deadline for delinquent property tax payments

Property owners in McLean County who have not paid their 2022 property taxes are required to settle their debts by Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Lane reductions planned for Yegen Road and Lincoln Road starting September 18

Yegen Road between Hagen Avenue and University Drive, as well as part of Lincoln Road, will have reduced lanes beginning Thursday, September 18, 2025.

ND250 Commission urges public to join national volunteer initiative for America's 250th anniversary

The ND250 Commission is encouraging North Dakotans to volunteer as part of the America Gives initiative, which aims to make 2026—the 250th anniversary of American independence—the largest year of service in U.S. history.

BBPH and Heartview Foundation offer free Narcan training session for opioid overdose response

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) is partnering with Heartview Foundation to provide a free Narcan training session.

Williams County updates travel restrictions on CR 17A

Williams County has announced the immediate lifting of the “no oversize travel” restriction on CR 17A (52nd St NW) from Highway 1804 east for two miles to 110th Ave NW, and on CR 17A (110th Ave NW) north for one mile to 53rd St NW.

Williams County plans mosquito control treatment in Trenton and Williston

The Williams County Vector Control District (WCVCD) has announced that ground adulticide treatments will take place in Trenton and Williston Spray Block 7, which includes the Spring Lake Park area, on Wednesday, September 24.

NDDOT seeks public feedback on proposed US Highway 52 expansion

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is organizing public input meetings on September 29 and 30 to gather feedback on proposed improvements to US Highway 52.

Greater North Dakota Chamber recognizes legislators and business leader at annual Policy Summit

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) recognized key contributors to the state’s business landscape at its annual Policy Summit in Bismarck on September 23.

Williams County Vector Control District plans mosquito control treatment in Ray and Williston

The Williams County Vector Control District (WCVCD) is scheduled to carry out ground adulticide treatments in the City of Ray and in Williston Spray Blocks 3 and 4 on Tuesday, September 23.

Mandan Fire Department conducts live fire training at former high school building

The Mandan City Fire Department will conduct live fire training inside the former Mandan High School building on Tuesday, September 23, starting at 6 p.m. The exercise aims to provide fire suppression training for department staff using the vacant...

Fatal crash near Williston under investigation by North Dakota Highway Patrol