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This Picture Says It All – Bismarck’s “Bike To School Day”
A picture of pure joy...sunny skies, and over twenty fun-loving people pedaling their bikes all in a row... ...how much better can it be than that? Well check this out - next Wednesday - May 8th - the Bike To School Day ( Bike Bus Event ) is taking place. I love it that this event changes schools every year, getting more eager students involved. Here is some more information on this from a Bismarck News Release:
Get Ready For The Return Of An Awesome Bismarck Tradition
I can't wait for the first "Play Ball" of the upcoming season. I have said this before many times, the Bismarck Larks is a first-class organization...PERIOD. The way they treat their fans like their own family, it's just downright perfect. This is what the owner and CEO John Bollinger humbly instills in his crew - from interns to paid employees - they greet each and everyone warmly and are motivated to do what they can for the community. This year a fairly new tradition is coming back!
How Many of These Objects From the ’70s Can You Identify?
In a world where everything's constantly evolving, it's no surprise to find yourself giving a look of utter disbelief when someone younger than you holds up an object and asks, "What in the world is this thing?" The '70s Was a Time of Change - BIG Change. In the '70s...
North Dakota Ranked As A State Least Likely To Survive A Civil War?
Obviously, this is very much a hypothetical. We certainly don’t hope that North Dakota engages in a Civil War. Besides, North Dakota people pretty much have the minding our own business mindset. We're pretty easy-going. We have the same laid-back lifestyles. What would we even be finding about?. Despite...
BANNED: Chemical Likely Found in Your Garage is Getting the Boot
A chemical that very likely could be sitting in your garage right now was banned this week due to potentially serious health risks. Chemical Recently Banned In U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency has been working in recent years to get a permanent ban on a chemical that has been known to cause several types of cancer along with liver harm and, in some cases, death.
Luxurious North Dakota Lake Life: Most Expensive In The State
Lake life, there's nothing like it, and just about everybody wants it. I was strolling through Zillow North Dakota recently and I came across the most expensive lake property in the entire state. The lake that this luxurious lake property is located on is Blacktail Dam, which is just north...
Unsuspecting Husband Was Not Ready For What he Found in Bed
Well, this is certainly one way to see if your significant other is paying attention. A TikToker who wanted to test her husband at bedtime has gone viral for her rather genius methods. Viral Dummy Wife Test. You could probably pull this one off with a few pillows and a...
Sam’s Club In North Dakota Could Be Doing Away With Receipt Checkers
North Dakota Sam's Club stores could be doing away with receipt checkers. You know what I'm talking about, right? When you buy something from a Sam's Club and head toward the exit, you will always get stopped by a person holding a highlighter. Now, I've never been too sure as...
WATCH: The Bubble Wand Trick Every Parent Needs to Know ASAP
If you're a parent (or just a kid at heart) chances are you've used a bubble wand. And chances are you used it wrong. Here's a life hack for parents whose arms are worn out from entertaining those kiddos with bubbles. What is a Bubble Wand?. A bubble wand is...
Chickens Are On The Ballot In This Area North Dakota City
According to a post on the Lincoln, North Dakota Community Group Facebook page, chickens could be clucking in Lincoln soon. (See Also: What it would take for chickens to be allowed in Bismarck.) In many parts of the United States, raising backyard chickens has become a popular practice for sustainable...
Owner Of Bally Sports SHUTS OUT Minnesota Twins Fans
I'm minding my own business this afternoon wondering if MY San Diego Padres were destined to lose again... ...when my phone yelled at me with three loud text messages - back-to-back-to-back - from my boss...I quickly opened them up expecting some awful news..the first one was a picture:. ______________________________________________________________________. the...
North Dakota, Check Your Wallet: Those $1 Bills Could Be Worth THOUSANDS
There’s a dollar bill you might want to be looking out for when doing your day-to-day transactions. Well, most dollars are only worth well, a dollar, but there’s one in circulation that has a much higher value. I’ll be honest, I don’t ever carry cash; I will lose...
Let’s All Celebrate A North Dakota Legend – Happy 100th B-Day!
I have a friend here in Bismarck who has told me about this man for over a year now. Her name is Imabelle Kraft. She and her husband Travis and all the Kraft family are celebrating an amazing day today - May 1st. His name is Al Kraft, and this man is incredible. Yes, he was born 100 years ago today - May 1st, 1924. I want to share some really beautiful words that his grand daughter Imabelle sent me:
How Long Can You Leave Your Cat Home Alone?
In a conversation with a co-worker about pet ownership, we touched on the usual hurdles like vacations. He remarked, "I wish I had a cat — you can leave them alone longer than a dog." That got me thinking... How Long Can You Leave a Cat Home Alone?. Some...
YouTube Close to Making Huge Change You Probably Won’t Like
If you're among those who get annoyed by ads on YouTube, your watching experience could get a whole lot more frustrating. For those who don't pay for YouTube, putting up with ads and clicking "skip" has just become part of the expected experience when using the platform. We just do it without giving much thought.
North Dakota’s Most Underrated Town Has Less Than 100 People!
There are a ton of small towns in North Dakota that surely go unnoticed and are absolutely underrated, but have you ever wondered which is the most underrated small town?. I did a little digging and found that loveexploring.com put together a list of the most underrated towns in every state.
Remembering North Dakota’s Only Playboy Centerfold
I recently binged the cable channel A & E's "The Secrets of Playboy." It focuses mostly on former Playboy centerfolds and their tell-all of what really went on behind closed doors at the Playboy mansion. This is a 10-part documentary series that explores the hidden secrets of the Playboy empire....
Unveiling The 10 most Dangerous North Dakota Cities For 2024
How safe do you feel in the North Dakota city you live in?. I know I do where I live in good ol' Lincoln, North Dakota. Just a bunch of good ol' boys and girls raised up right. However, that is not the case everywhere. We need to look no further than Fargo this past summer where tragedy struck when a coward tried to wreak havoc on the public and eventually killed a Fargo Police officer. If it weren't for the heroic actions of the Fargo PD, the situation could've been way worse.
North Dakota Reacts To SD’s Governor’s Dog Shooting Decision
Did you hear what the Governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noem, admitted to shooting in her upcoming new book?. The soon-to-be-released book is titled, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” which mentions that the Governor of South Dakota was forced to make a tough decision on a young hunting dog of hers, according to an article on AP.
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