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Rise and shine, Bismarck!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: A $50M airport expansion, snowplow photos on ND Roads, and a DIY chunky blanket workshop + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Bismarck protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Small gifts, big wildlife impact: North Dakotans can support nongame wildlife with the Nongame Wildlife Fund, which uses a state tax checkoff raising about $20,000 a year, including projects like Bismarck’s Clairmont Family Conservation Park — see how to contribute.
New tools for winter drivers: NDDOT updated its ND Roads map to show more snowplow photos and locations. Over half of 352 plows are visible, improving safety for drivers in Bismarck and statewide — read the full story.
Regional air travel poised to grow: Sen. Hoeven discussed a $50 million plan to expand Bismarck Airport, updating a 20-year-old terminal to handle more travelers. The city hopes to start by 2027 and finish by 2030 — get all the project details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Serious wing cravings: Wing City Sports Bar & Grill serves fresh, never-frozen, hand-breaded wings with a roster of sauces and a lively game-day buzz. Feeling competitive? Slip into the Topgolf simulator between bites…consider it cross-training, or at least a victory lap for your taste buds.
Low-maintenance glow, found: Shine Beauty & Co.nails the essentials with precision cuts, dimensional color, custom facials, waxing, and polished nails. Their salon-grade products keep the results going, so good hair and skin stick around. When you need an easy reset, they make it painless and a little indulgent.
Swing through winter: Winter shouldn’t bench your game. Fore Seasons Center offers an indoor range and Toptracer bays that make dialing in your irons fun. It’s ideal for solo practice or friendly matchups, with virtual rounds and tempo work, minus snowdrifts and frozen fingertips.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧶 DIY Chunky Blanket Workshop @ Bismarck Eagles Club #2237 | Monday (3/2) at 7:00 PM – Pour a drink, grab a seat at the Eagles, and learn to hand-knit a chunky chenille blanket you’ll actually use because Bismarck. No experience needed, materials included, and sizes start at $74, so spots go fast, register early, and bring a friend.
📚 Spring Used Book Sale @ Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 AM – Think your nightstand stack is heavy? Friends of the Bismarck Public Library are selling books by the pound for a buck, plus CDs, DVDs, games, and puzzles, with a glorious bag day where three dollars fills it and your purchase backs real library projects.
🎻 Raynes @ Belle Mehus Auditorium | Thursday (3/5) at 6:30 PM – Raynes is back at the Belle Mehus, teaming with the Bloom string quartet for a first-ever set that blends harmonies, folk and chamber pop, and hometown pride. Grab event-only swag, bring the family, and feel smug supporting the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Youth Orchestra.
🏷 Troop 425 Garage Sale @ Mandan Moose Lodge #425 | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Troop 425’s pay-what-you-can garage sale is a hometown treasure hunt, prices set by your conscience, with finds for the cabin, the kitchen, and that mysterious junk drawer. Shop to fund their gear, camp, and travel, or drop off non-clothing castoffs at the Moose Lodge.
🏆 NDLS Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser @ Send It 24/7 Cornhole | Saturday (3/7) at 11:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to toss bags, call it exercise, and support NDLS, the second annual cornhole fundraiser at Send It 24/7 in Mandan is it. Twenty-five bucks gets you competition, a silent auction, NDLS swag, and bragging rights.
🍓 Fresh Strawberries & Oranges @ Dakota Skies Bingo | Saturday (3/7) at 2:30 PM – Craving something that didn’t ride out winter in a warehouse? Swing by Dakota Skies Bingo, yes, the bingo hall, to snag Florida strawberries, California oranges, Georgia pecans, and Michigan maple syrup, fresh from the farm. Pre-order to reserve and pay at pickup, these go fast.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids @ Shenanigans | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Shenanigans on Paintball Way is hosting St. Patrick’s crafts for the kids, with stations where they pick two projects to make and take. Drop in, no registration, eight bucks per participant, and your house dodges most of the glitter. You’re welcome.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Bismarck report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 44°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South wind around 7 mph.
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