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Rural North Dakota Residents On Edge After Recent Coyote Attacks
YIKES! We have heard of not one, but two incidents of coyotes attacking pets in rural North Dakota in the last week. The first happened about 40 miles northeast of Bismarck right outside the home of Casey Quale. Quale who farms the land around his home, told me about a rather disturbing coyote encounter that his family on edge.
Viral TikTok Star Getting Attention For Money-Making Hacks, But Is He For Real?
A TikTok account that has generated millions of views thanks to it's get-rich-quick tips has people wondering if it is legit or an elaborate bit. TikTok user @upcharge101, who goes by Steven on their profile, has quickly amassed a following of more than 375,000 people who can't get enough of his hacks to make a quick buck.
In Bismarck “They’re Baaaaack”
If I was a kid again I would be in paradise, I mean after all, take a good look at the cover picture of this article. For the last week or so I have seen this trio of sleek-fun-looking scooters, parked and ready for action. I even asked the mailman who had just come out of my building, and he says he sees this out and about in random places all around town. Yes I know this is nothing new, but still - 'Tis The Season' to do THIS in Bismarck.
Bismarck Braces For Road Construction Hell On This Major Road
Three things are certain in life, death, taxes, and road construction season. It's about to begin this Monday, April 15th at 8:30 am on one of the busiest roads in Bismarck. This particular project is expected to last for the majority of the road construction season (end of October 2024).
Once-Popular Food Chain Reported to Be ‘Near Death’ After Failed Bankruptcy
We're only a third of the way into 2024 and the year has already proven to be rough on the retail and restaurant industry. Both sectors have already seen several chains closing shop while others have permanently shuttered underperforming locations. Now, what was once one of the first fast-casual restaurants...
Would You Stay In Bismarck’s ‘Dollhouse?’
There are some unique homes scattered throughout Bismarck, but there's one that has been given a special name. You might drive past it everyday without a second thought. You might also be surprised to learn what's inside the home. The Dollhouse. The Dollhouse is a beautiful Victorian home, and you...
In Bismarck – SO What Would You Put In Here?
These kinds of stories are not rare at all here in Bismarck and Mandan. We ( Townsquare Media Bismarck ) have asked the question many times of Bismarck and Mandan residents - "What kind of business would you love to see come to town?" Now that very same question by the way makes Kristyn Steckler laugh. This young lady works at CRA - Commercial Real Estate Advisors. She is a Bismarck native and has a few wishes on which businesses would move here at this location.
This Simple Kitchen Hack Will Save You Money and It’s a Total Game Changer
Picture it: I found myself in the office kitchen recently, where, as always, the conversation turned to leftovers. "What are you heating up?" a co-worker asked. "Just last night's pasta with red sauce," I replied. Their reaction was swift and warranted: "Red sauce in a plastic container? Never!" What's That...
Farmers are Sharing Epic Spring Planting Videos That Look Like Movie Scenes
Despite living in an area of the U.S. where you don't have to drive far to see a cornfield, I know nothing about planting crops. Even my small high school was in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by two cornfields and a soybean field. That's where my farming knowledge starts and ends.
One Of Bismarck’s Premier Hair Salon Has A New Address
Exciting days ahead for husband and wife Matt and Alexa Frank. Owners of Silo Salon in the Kirkwood Mall, both of them have been cutting hair at that location for the last 9 years. Silo takes care of their faithful customers with Aveda Products ( Natural Product Line ) - no other salon in town has the color they do. Alexa and Matt have two young children, with another child due in June. When that young toddler arrives, Silo Salon will be at a new location under a brand new name.
O.J. Simpson Dead at 76 Following Cancer Diagnosis
O.J. Simpson has died at age 76, his family announced on social media this morning. According to a post on Simpson's X (formerly Twitter) account, he died from cancer sometime Wednesday. TMZ reports Simpson died in Las Vegas surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Orenthal James Simpson was born in...
Uncovering North Dakota’s Underwater Ghost Towns?
Did you know there are towns under all that water?. The rising waters of the Garrison Dam that created Lake Sakakawea not only swallowed up farm and ranch land but also several North Dakota cities were lost to the big lake's water. According to an article in Prairie Public NewsRoom,...
Gov. Kristi Noem Banned From North Dakota Reservation
Kristi Noem is considered to be on Donald Trump's shortlist as his running mate for this year's 2024 presidential election. Noem, who is the South Dakota Governor has been in the news of late for controversial comments made at two town hall meetings, alleging some tribal leaders are personally benefiting from Mexican drug cartel activity on reservations. This has rubbed several South Dakota tribes the wrong way, according to the North Dakota Monitor.
Missing Bismarck Man’s Body Found
A 41-year-old Bismarck man missing since last October sadly was found last Sunday evening in Emmons County. Police with the help of an autopsy were able to identify him yesterday. More information was not released until this afternoon to allow the family to make notifications. Body of Missing Person Matthew...
Seagulls Don’t Exist. Seriously.
You'll either groan when you read this or if you're anything like me, you'll stash it in your mental pocket for your next social gathering when you're in need of some small talk fodder. Yes, It's True. Seagulls Don't Exist. This isn't related to that satirical (right?) conspiracy about how...
Major U.S. City Skylines in Photos, Then and Now
Today, certain city structures across America have become synonymous with the skylines they dot, from Seattle's Space Needle to Chicago's Willis Tower and New York City's Empire State Building. While they may now be indelible markers in their metros, these buildings are relatively new. After all, it wasn't until the late 19th century that cities in the United States started to grow at a dramatic rate.
How To Spot Couples Who “Swing” In North Dakota?
Couples who are full-fledged "swingers" in North Dakota. Let me first start off by saying that I'm not promoting this kind of lifestyle or giving it a "platform" as the social media trolls like to say. All I can say is that I'm the type of person who finds people who go a little left of center interesting. It doesn't mean that I'm trying to recruit for them. I've never been the type of person to say how I live my life, is how everybody should live theirs.
Embark On North Dakota’s Most Scenic Summer Drive!
The outdoor adventure website Thrillist recently came out with an article on "The Most Scenic Drives" in every state. We have a few tucked-away roads that are pretty close to breathtaking in North Dakota. More on that in a moment. Summer is the perfect time for that road trip with...
Travel SNOB -His 3 Least Favorite States – Is ND One Of Them?
He calls himself a "Travel Influencer" - I say "So what???" So this guy's name is Lee Abbamonte. He is 45 years old and one of his trademarks is "he has traversed all fifty states so you don't have to" - Well what if I do? Why is this guy such an expert in his breakdown of each state? That's what I would like to know.
5 Things Your Grocery Store Isn’t Telling You
For some of us (myself included) a trip to the grocery store is an adventure filled with tantalizing new discoveries and opportunities to expindulge in new foods and cuisines. That's probably why I spend so much money there. For others, it's a tedious chore consisting of costly distractions and endless...
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