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Apple Creek Road reopening projected for Nov. 9
Burleigh County says Apple Creek Road is projected to reopen Nov. 9, weather permitting.
Oct 31
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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.
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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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Roads & transit · Oct 31
All-way stop planned at Main Avenue and Airport Road in Bismarck
The City of Bismarck said the Main Avenue and Airport Road intersection is planned to become an all-way stop starting Nov. 3, weather permitting.
Education · Oct 30
Bismarck State College to host AI energy panel Nov. 5
Bismarck State College said its free Nov. 5 panel will examine AI-related energy demands and North Dakota’s role in meeting them.
Business · Oct 30
MacQueen opens fire apparatus service center in Bismarck
Pierce Manufacturing said MacQueen’s new Bismarck service center is open and will provide maintenance, repairs and parts support for fire apparatus.
Education · Oct 29
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.
Business · Oct 29
State fund approves loan for Bismarck child care facility
The North Dakota Department of Commerce said the Development Fund approved $6.3 million in third-quarter loans, including $925,000 for a Bismarck business.
This week in Bismarck
All events- 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
- Tue3Children's Library Pokémon Club3:30 PM · Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
- Tue3Health Information Fair: For Older Adults, Their Families, and Caregivers10:30 AM · Missouri Slope Washington Campus
- Wed4Festival of the Arts - Northern Lights5:30 PM · North Dakota Heritage Center & Museum
- Thu5Severio Mancieri LIVELaughing Sun Brewing
- Thu5Chess Club for Kids6:30 PM · Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
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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.
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