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University of Mary hockey beats Iowa State in Mandan
University of Mary Athletics said the Marauders beat Iowa State at Starion Sports Complex in Mandan on Nov. 7 and will host Jamestown on Nov. 13.
Nov 8
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All guides- Seasonal · 2 placesChristmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Bismarck (2026)
2 Christmas parades and tree lightings near Bismarck, ND for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
- Seasonal · 4 placesIce Skating Near Bismarck: 2026 Rinks, Hours and Prices
4 ice rinks and public skating near Bismarck, ND for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
- Seasonal · 8 placesFree Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries in Bismarck (2026)
8 free Thanksgiving dinners, food giveaways and food pantries in Bismarck, ND for 2026, with times, places and who can come, from each organisation's own announcements.
- Seasonal · 2 placesTurkey Trots Near Bismarck: 2026 Races, Dates and Registration
2 Thanksgiving turkey trots and 5Ks near Bismarck, ND for 2026: race day, start time, distances, entry fee and sign-up links from each race's organiser.
- Seasonal · 6 placesHaunted Houses Near Bismarck: 2026 Dates, Hours and Tickets
6 haunted houses and Halloween attractions near Bismarck, ND for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
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Sports · Nov 6
UMary hockey hosts Iowa State for weekend series in Mandan
University of Mary Athletics said the No. 7 Marauders will host Iowa State Nov. 6-7 in Mandan.
Sports · Nov 6
Bismarck’s Morgan Jensen wins national clay target title
University of Mary Athletics said Bismarck’s Morgan Jensen won the women’s national title at the college clay target championships in Illinois.
Sports · Nov 5
UMary cross-country teams set for NSIC meet in Sioux Falls
University of Mary Athletics said the Marauders will race at the NSIC Championships in Sioux Falls on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Sports · Nov 5
Bismarck State women’s wrestlers place at Iowa tournament
Bismarck State College Athletics said three Mystics finished in the top eight at the Luther Hill Open in Indianola, Iowa.
Sports · Nov 5
Mary hockey scores 15 in shutout of Lake Region State
University of Mary Athletics said the Marauders defeated Lake Region State College 15-0 on Nov. 4 at Starion Sports Complex.
This week in Bismarck
All events- Mon9Patriotic Concert7:00 PM · Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
- Mon9Family Story Time6:00 PM · Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
- Mon9Alaska Travel Show6:00 pm · Holiday Inn Bismarck
- Tue10Beyond Statins: Ways to Lower Cholesterol5:00 PM · BSC National Energy Center of Excellence
- Tue10Fall - Lego Social Skills Club4:00 PM · Lego Social Skills Club
- Tue10Missouri Slope Veterans Tribute10:30 AM · Missouri Slope Washington Campus
- Tue10Sing-Along at Assisted Living2:00 PM · Missouri Slope Assisted Living Facility
- Thu12Myhre Elementary Thanksgiving MealMyhre Elementary
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Your ballotWhat's on the Ballot in Bismarck: November 3, 2026 Election
Every race and candidate a Bismarck, ND voter will see on November 3, 2026, with each candidate's stated positions linked to the source.
Updated Nov 7