Education
NDSU reports $1.93 million raised on Giving Day in Fargo
North Dakota State University said its Oct. 27 Giving Day raised a preliminary $1,930,846 from 1,723 donors.
Oct 29
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All guides- Seasonal · 7 placesFree Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries in Bismarck (2026)
7 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.
Restaurants · 10 placesBest Lunch Spots in Bismarck10 best lunch spots in Bismarck, ND, with addresses and what each is known for.
Shopping · 10 placesLocal Shops and Boutiques in Bismarck10 local shops and boutiques in Bismarck, ND, with addresses and what each is known for.
Activities · 9 placesGolf Courses in Bismarck9 golf courses in Bismarck, ND, with addresses and what each is known for.
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Roads & transit · Oct 27
Tree removal to close part of North Sixth Street in Bismarck
The City of Bismarck said a section of North Sixth Street will close Tuesday evening for tree removal.
Sports · Oct 26
Mary soccer shuts out MSU Moorhead in Minnesota
The University of Mary Athletics announcement said the Marauders beat MSU Moorhead 6-0 on Oct. 25 and are set to host Minot State on Oct. 29.
Sports · Oct 26
Marauders rally past Waldorf for overtime hockey win
University of Mary Athletics said the Marauders rallied for a 5-4 overtime win over Waldorf on Oct. 24 in Mason City, Iowa.
Living · Oct 26
F5 Project adds transitional housing apartments in Bismarck
F5 Project said Oct. 26 it is adding three apartments in Bismarck, with the completed expansion expected to serve up to 22 people at a time.
Sports · Oct 26
Century defeats Bismarck High 27-6 at Community Bowl
The North Dakota High School Activities Association lists Bismarck Century’s 27-6 football win over Bismarck High at the Bismarck Community Bowl.
This week in Bismarck
All events- Sat31Brews and Boos Pub Crawl4:00 PM · Vicky's Bar
- Sat31Little Kids, Big World: Squirrels10:15 AM · North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
- Sat31Minnesota-Crookston at U-Mary1:00 PM · McDowell Activity Center
- Sat31Mayville State at Bismarck State College2:00 PM · Bavendick Center
- Sat31Halloween Open House4:00 PM · Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site
- Mon2Ballroom Dance Basics: East Coast Swing7:00 PM · Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
- Mon2Ballroom Dance Basics with Northern Plains Dance7:00 PM · Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Meeting Room A
- Tue3Winter Walk & TalkBismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Elections
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 Oct 29