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Hi Bismarck, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Major road upgrades, a $50 million airport expansion, and free Easter Bunny photos + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Major road upgrades planned: NDDOT is funding 103 transportation projects statewide through a $119 million Flex Fund, including bridgework in Bismarck, pavement in Minot, and reconstruction in Dickinson, aiming to cut long-term costs — get all the details.
Added benefits for households: Bismarck-area households can still apply for LIHEAP heating help this winter. North Dakota HHS and Commerce offer year-round applications, with average monthly assistance of $161 to about 37,000 residents — see what’s covered and when.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
All the crowd favorites:
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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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🫶 This week’s top finds
Rockhounds, rejoice: Family-owned since 1986, Treasures of Sea & Earth curates polished stones, fossils, seashells, and handmade jewelry for feel-good browsing. Find sparkle, pocket-sized history, and conversation starters millions of years in the making… the perfect lift for a blah day.
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.
Your low-key movie fix: Skip the endless scroll and let Grand 22 Theatres choose for you: fresh releases for buzz, throwback picks for comfort, and seats so comfy a Tuesday feels like an event. A simple plan you won’t second-guess by 9 p.m.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next 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.
🍎 Legacy Supporting Horizon Teachers @ Legacy United Methodist Church | Monday (3/9) at 4:00 PM – Parent-teacher conferences call for carbs, kindness, and casseroles, so Legacy is feeding Horizon Middle’s teachers with a taco bar one night and a potato bar the next. Lend a hand cooking or delivering, or chip in funds if your kitchen confidence peaked in 1998.
🏠 Smarter Living, Safer Aging Lunch and Learn @ Benedictine Living Community | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:30 PM – Grab a seat, and a sandwich, for a lunch-and-learn on outwitting slippery rugs, dim hallways, and other home hazards we pretend not to notice. Therapists and tech pros share fixes for mobility, vision, hearing, and safety, helping you age in place. Lunch provided, RSVP encouraged.
🍷 Chablis and Canvas @ Art From The Heart | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Trade scrolling for strokes at this weekly Thursday night, adults-only painting session, where your inner Monet gets a glass of Chablis and two uninterrupted hours. It is $25 per painter, which is cheaper than therapy, messier than yoga, and twice as fun.
🛍 Vendor Show @ Kirkwood Mall | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Between timeouts at the Boys AA hoops and bracket debates, wander the mall’s common area for a vendor show packed with local makers, entrepreneurs, and tempting eats. It’s the perfect halftime stroll, with gifts you’ll actually use, zero cheesy souvenirs, and plenty of people-watching.
🐰 Pictures with the Easter Bunny @ Gateway Mall | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Skip the overpriced mall setup and snag free DIY pics with the Easter Bunny, a cute backdrop, and zero hard sells. Bring the kids, the grandparents, the friend group, and your phone or camera. Bribery with jelly beans is encouraged, patience even more.
🎡 Carnival Fun Fair @ Lincoln Church & Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Bring the crew to Lincoln Church & Community Center for an old-school carnival that actually funds something useful. Play the games, snag prizes, inhale fair food, and help send LCCC youth to their summer convention. It’s wholesome chaos, with bragging rights included.
🎭 On Broadway @ Belle Mehus Auditorium | Sunday (3/15) at 7:30 PM – Broadway meets Bismarck as the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra lights up the Belle with big-screen favorites and live arrangements. Trade your couch for velvet seats, your stream for strings, and enjoy show tunes you actually know, no chorus audition required. Applause encouraged, singing optional.
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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📻 Bismarck report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 9 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 6 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 39°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 39%
A chance of snow after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
This new 3-bed, 3-bath patio home with two suites crowns an incredible view lot over Tyler Coulee. Handcrafted finishes by D & B Homes include coffered ceilings, accent walls, quartz counters, and heated suite floors. A kitchen with pot filler, double ovens, and butler pantry joins a custom-mantled gas fireplace with built-ins, a covered patio, and an EV-ready 4-car garage.
Take a peek inside →
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