Bismarck ND City Government
Recent News About Bismarck ND City Government
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Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library earns state-level future-focused award
The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library (BVMPL) has received the 2024 Future-Focused recognition from the North Dakota Library Coordinating Council and the North Dakota State Library.
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Bismarck seeks community input on land development code at local coffee shops
The City of Bismarck Community Development Department has announced a series of public input sessions in October and November for its Land Development Code (LDC) project.
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Bismarck Fire Department promotes battery safety during Fire Prevention Week
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Bismarck Fire Department are promoting fire safety awareness during this year's Fire Prevention Week, which focuses on lithium-ion battery safety under the theme "Charge into Fire Safety – 3...
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Bismarck Historical Society to host program on local fire department’s history
The Bismarck Historical Society is organizing a public program focused on the history of the Bismarck Fire Department.
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Bismarck Airport employee Charlene Denning named City Star of the Month
Charlene Denning has been recognized as the City Star of the Month for her work at Bismarck Airport.
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Intersection of Vermont Avenue and Burlington Drive to close for three weeks starting October 7
The intersection of Vermont Avenue and Burlington Drive will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, due to road construction.
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Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health prepares for annual youth action summit on tobacco prevention
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) is set to host the annual Break Free Youth Action Summit (YAS) on October 7, 2025, at the Bismarck Event Center.
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Traffic signal out at Tyler Parkway and Burnt Boat Drive after vehicle collision
On October 1, 2025, a vehicle struck and damaged the traffic signal at the intersection of Tyler Parkway and Burnt Boat Drive in Bismarck.
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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.
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East Century Avenue construction stays on track despite rain delays
Construction on East Century Avenue in Bismarck continues despite weather-related delays, according to Knife River Corporation.
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Friends of 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 4 at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.
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Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health offers free Narcan training session with Heartview Foundation
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) and Heartview Foundation are collaborating to provide a free Narcan training session for the community.
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East Century Avenue reopens as Knife River nears completion of reconstruction
East Century Avenue, between Centennial Drive and Roosevelt Drive, has reopened to traffic following construction efforts by Knife River Corporation.
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Bismarck schedules fire hydrant maintenance affecting multiple neighborhoods
The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department will carry out fire hydrant maintenance in late September and early October.
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Bismarck installs new historic district banners in Cathedral Area and Highland Acres
The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has installed new streetlight banners in two of the city’s historic districts: Cathedral Area and Highland Acres.
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Bismarck City Commission approves final budget with focus on staffing and capital projects
The Bismarck City Commission has approved the city’s 2026 final budget, with discussions centered on staffing levels and their effect on finances.
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Bismarck Historical Society to host event on Belle Mehus Auditorium history
The Bismarck Historical Society is organizing a public program focused on the history of the Belle Mehus Auditorium.
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Bismarck public library promotes Library Card Sign-Up Month in September
The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is marking September as Library Card Sign-Up Month, encouraging residents to sign up for a library card.
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Bismarck introduces pilot program for public notice signs ahead of development hearings
The City of Bismarck Planning Division will start placing public notice signs on properties and boulevards before public hearings for development projects, beginning in September.
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Lane reduction planned on 9th Street for water line repair
On September 4, 2025, a section of 9th Street in Bismarck will be reduced to one lane near Boulevard Avenue.