Bismarck Tribune

North Dakota records all-time high in active oil wells
The number of active oil wells hit an all-time high in August with 21,177 producing wells, according to data released Oct. 20 by the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Director's Cut briefing.
4h ago

First Bismarck Business Pitch Challenge winner announced
Four local entrepreneurs pitched their businesses at the inaugural Bismarck Business Pitch Challenge, but only one walked away with a $15,000 forgivable loan from the City of Bismarck.
6h ago
Hazardous materials exercise set in Bismarck area
Hazardous materials response training is planned in the Bismarck-Mandan area Wednesday and Thursday.
Oct 20, 2026

Bismarck considering new downtown parking ramp
Bismarck commissioners voted 4-1 to seek design contracts for a roughly 500-space parking ramp at Seventh Street and Thayer Avenue in the city's medical district.
Oct 20, 2026

BNSF to accelerate rail bridge demolition; River Road trail to remain closed this winter
Bismarck commissioners say the River Road trail closure is a safety hazard as BNSF ramps up demolition of the historic rail bridge and keeps the path closed through winter.
Oct 17, 2026

2 arrested in Oct. 2 fatal crash that left Mandan teens dead
Two men have been arrested in connection with the Oct. 2 Bismarck crash that killed a pair of Mandan teenagers.
Oct 16, 2026

The Bright Side: Gate City Bank volunteers pitch in for United Way Backpack Program
The lobby of Gate City Bank on 304 East Rosser Avenue in Bismarck may have been closed for the evening on Tuesday, but it was host to a flurry of activity as volunteers filled 1,400 bags of food for the...
Oct 16, 2026

Gateside by TSA PreCheck arrives in Bismarck, letting members meet flyers at the gate
A new program at Bismarck's airport allows PreCheck members go past security without a ticket to meet arriving family and friends at the gate.
Oct 15, 2026

Bismarck sets Oct. 28 open house, community meeting for indoor rec facility
Bismarck will host an open house and community meeting Oct. 28 to share findings from a feasibility study on a potential indoor recreation and sports facility.
Oct 15, 2026

See the designs for Bismarck's planned $6.4M fire station near Calypso Drive
Bismarck plans to seek bids Oct. 29 for an estimated $6.4 million fire station near Calypso Drive and West Burleigh Avenue, aimed at cutting response times in south Bismarck.
Oct 15, 2026






