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Good morning, Bismarck! In today’s edition: Candlelit concert with 2 Blind Mice, Fearless documentary showing, property tax credit savings, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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đź“° In the news
Accountability measures go live: North Dakota has implemented a new Statement of Interest System in the Campaign Finance System, enabling candidates and officials to disclose financial interests after 2025’s House Bill 1469, boosting transparency — read the full story.
Guide future health learning: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is seeking input on Health Content Standards outlining K-12 learning expectations, including safety and firearm safety. The Health Standards Review Committee is seeking applicants — see how to get involved.
Stay legal on the water: North Dakota watercraft registrations expired December 31, starting a three-year cycle ending 2028, and out-of-state boats on North Dakota waters must have an aquatic nuisance species sticker — get all the details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Numbers behind the savings: North Dakota leaders are touting the $1,600 Primary Residence Credit approved last spring, which has sharply cut property taxes. A sample showed average bills down 46%, with some households paying none. Funding comes from Legacy Fund earnings. The application period is open through April 1. Get all the details.
Indoor dinks, anyone? When the wind says nope, Capital Racquet & Fitness Center keeps play alive with indoor courts, drop-in sessions, lessons, and events all winter. Round up your crew, pick a court, and see who can stay out of the kitchen the longest.
Rainy-day energy burner: If cabin fever’s spiking, Jumped-Up delivers a climate-controlled inflatable playground where kids bounce themselves blissfully tired while you relax in comfy seating. The open layout lets you keep eyes on them easily. Consider it a weekly sanity saver when the weather won’t cooperate.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
👣 Winter Walk & Talk @ Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library | Tuesday (1/6) at 1:30 PM – Think your step counter can handle winter? Join library folks and Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health for easy laps around the building, swap what you’re reading, watching, and listening to, then thaw with coffee in the Missouri River Room. Free, all ages, sensible shoes, cleats welcome.
📦 Security, Space & Smart Living: Downsizing & Decluttering @ Touchmark on West Century Retirement Community | Tuesday (1/6) at 2:00 PM – Ready to admit the junk drawer is now a junk wing? This session dishes out realistic strategies for organizing, releasing the extras, and making space for what actually supports your well-being. RSVP by January 2, then call 701-204-4536.
🏍 Rock’n for a Reason @ Rock’n 50’s Cafe | Wednesday (1/7) at 4:00 PM – Skip the chain drive-thru and grab dinner that actually does something. Order up some good eats, and 20% rides straight to ABATE of North Dakota, the Motorcycle Rights Organization. Good food, good cause, and more rumble, with less guilt.
🎨 Chablis and Canvas @ Art From The Heart | Thursday (1/8) at 6:30 PM – Thursday nights call for Chablis and Canvas, a weekly two-hour, adults-only painting session where your inner Picasso meets a generous pour. For $25 a painter, you get brushes, laughs, and a masterpiece fit for the guest room, not the Louvre.
🎬 Fearless Documentary Showing @ Heritage Center & State Museum | Thursday (1/8) at 6:30 PM – Curious about modern-day miracles? Catch a free documentary screening at the Heritage Center Auditorium where veteran filmmaker Maura Smith follows ordinary folks encountering God’s love, presence, and healing. Skeptics welcome, believers nodding, RSVP recommended, popcorn presumably optional.
🎼 Intro: Reading Music @ Jazz Co. Dance Academy | Friday (1/9) at 9:50 AM – Kid keeps drumming on the coffee table? Enroll them in a 5-week Intro to Music that builds a foundation for future lessons, gets them excited for piano or any instrument, teaches note-reading, and saves your furniture. Registration required, and you can sign up at www.Matilda-Studio.com.
🖼 January Exhibit Reception @ Bismarck Art & Galleries Association | Friday (1/9) at 5:00 PM – The gallery is hosting a reception for Take a Walk in the Badlands, featuring Melissa Gordon’s Badlands-inspired artwork and a book signing by Sherry Niesar. Expect a relaxed artist chat, Mike LaLonde’s photos, appetizers, beverages, and live music. It’s free, call it culture with snacks.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Bismarck report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 34°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 2%
Patchy fog before noon. Partly sunny. High near 34, with temperatures falling to around 31 in the afternoon. North wind around 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 34°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 14%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
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