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Rise and shine, Bismarck!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Harlem Globetrotters’ 100-year tour, funding for America’s 250th, and Carnival Fun Fair + 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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📰 In the news
Meet a trusted caregiver: Lori Wolff, a certified physician assistant, has joined Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic to provide walk-in care, giving busy Bismarck patients an easier way to get timely treatment — read about her new role.
Legendary basketball meets theater: The Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100-Year Tour to Bismarck today, mixing dazzling hoops, comedy, and crowd fun with new tricks and fan favorites for a one-of-a-kind show — get all the details.
Funding boosts local tributes: North Dakota is gearing up for America’s 250th. Bismarck received $10,000 and plans downtown art and heritage signs, as the state has awarded about $142,000, with roughly $30,000 still available — see what’s planned and available.
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.
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
Wrench now, ride later: Whether you’re eyeing a new Honda or keeping your current ride and yard gear in line, Open Road Honda handles powersports sales, parts, and service, plus small-engine TLC for mowers, snowblowers, generators, and more across all brands. Ready for whatever North Dakota weather throws next.
Retro cravings, solved: Between knoephla that hugs back, fleischkuekle that means business, and hand-scooped shakes, Kroll’s Diner embodies cozy small-town classics. When your week needs a warm-up, this Bismarck standby quietly delivers exactly what you were after… comfort, no pretense, just the kind of diner goodness you remember.
Finish that quilt top: Quilting For You helps Mandan makers finally cross WIPs off the list with expert longarm quilting, classes, and friendly guidance from a Handi Quilter award-winning retailer. When the fabric stash is winning, we turn tops into quilts… quickly and beautifully finished.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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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.
🍎 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.
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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📻 Bismarck report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 37°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 49%
A chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 22°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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