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Area Mexican dining options aplenty
The recent fire at Mango’s Mexican and American Grill on Main Avenue in Fargo has left a void in the local food scene. But don’t fret, my friends. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants in the area to choose from. Counting the large restaurants and all the small taquerias, there are now close to 20. Adding food trucks into the mix, and it’s possibly over 25.
Blind Navy Veteran Lonnie Bedwell to Speak in Fargo
Lonnie Bedwell is a Former Navy Petty Officer, Extreme Sports Athlete, Motivational Speaker, Author, National Geographic's 2015 Adventurer of the Year and single father who was blinded in a 1997 hunting accident. Regardless of his catastrophic accident causing his blindness he has raised 3 daughters on his own and taught them to hund, fish and even to drive! He has gone on to kayak some of the most challenging whitewater int he world, competed the first blind descent of the Colorado river through the Grand Canyon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, summitted several of North America's highest mountains, rock climbs, and is an avid downhill skier. He is employed as a roofer in Duggar Indiana.
Applications Sought for Civil Service Commission
Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz is looking for candidates interested in serving on the Civil Service Commission. The volunteer committee has two open positions – one for a 3-year and a 4-year term. Individuals residing in the City of Bismarck who advocate for basing employment with the city service upon merit and fitness for the job are eligible for this appointment.
Sandbag Site Opening at Public Works Facility
A sandbag filling site is opening at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 14, near the City’s Public Works facility for anyone who needs sandbags. The City of Bismarck Public Works facility is located at 601 South 26th Street in Bismarck. The sandbag filling site will be located inside the large sand tent on the east side of the building.
Bismarck city officials explain stormwater system and warn citizens to stay off flooded streets
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Following significant rainfall on Tuesday, City of Bismarck officials warn residents to refrain from driving through flooded streets. Rain amounts have varied throughout Bismarck, with some areas reporting totals of nearly four inches north of the State Capitol grounds, and 2.75 inches in north Bismarck over a short duration of less than an hour.
Flooding cleanup at Sanford in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Your News Leader reached out to Sanford Health after receiving reports of major damage and flooding at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck Tuesday evening after a slow-moving thunderstorm brought torrential rain to the city. Sanford released this statement and stressed it is focusing on cleaning up...
VNL College Gridiron Tour: North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - We head up to Grand Forks for the next stop on the Valley News Live College Gridiron Tour, checking in with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. The big theme of Fall Camp this year is position battles, with the team set to replace numerous starters from last year’s roster.
New Bismarck Municipal Judge Amanda Harris offers gratitude at investiture ceremony
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET)— In her investiture ceremony on Tuesday, a grateful, emotion-filled Amanda Harris offered her gratitude as the new Bismarck Municipal Court Judge. Harris won the election in June. She succeeds Judge William Severin, who retired in 2022, after serving more than 40 years. Judge Harris said she doesn’t expect to serve as long […]
8 states including ND file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over California’s electric vehicle mandates. North Dakota is one of the states that signed the court filing. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California […]
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