Human Relations Committee Announces Human Rights Essay Contest Award Recipients

Mayor Steve Bakken recognized two students who submitted entries to the Human Relations Committee, human rights essay contest. Awards were presented to the students in the presence of their parents, guests, classmates, teachers and Human Relations Committ...

Bismarck Launches Strategic Plan ‘Call for Projects’

Today the City of Bismarck launched a Strategic Plan “Call for Projects.” The intent of the call for projects is to seek proposals for community projects that foster working relationships with strategic partners and community stakeholders.

“The call for pr...

Bismarck Human Relations Committee Seeks Humanitarian Award Nominations

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is seeking nominations for an individual, business or non-profit organization that has exhibited leadership in the area of human rights with a focus upon recognizing persons in the community that educate, identify, p...

Department of Environmental Quality offers guidance on manganese in drinking water

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) is providing information about the health effects of manganese in drinking water. Manganese is an abundant metal that occurs naturally in rocks, soil, groundwater and surface wa...

Bismarck City Forester Initiates Elm Firewood Eradication

Bismarck City Forester, Doug Wiles, announced that the Forestry Division will begin a city wide search for the over wintering and breeding habitat of the elm bark beetle as soon as conditions become conducive to search for firewood piles.  This e...

Century Avenue Lane Reduction - State Street to 4th Street

Starting Monday, May 6, 2019, Century Avenue eastbound will be reduced to one lane of traffic for concrete pavement repairs.

No detour will be in place.

This lane reduction will be in place through Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

During peak traffic periods drivers c...

Highway 83 Alternatives Public Engagement Meeting

A fourth public engagement meeting is being held Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to present the findings and recommendations for the Highway 83 Alternatives Study.  A presentation at 6:45 pm will provide a recap of the study to da...

Bismarck Fire Department responds to apartment balcony fire

At approximately 9:14 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, the Central Dakota Communications Center received a report of smoke at an apartment building on the 300 block of West Ryan Drive. The Bismarck Fire Department was dispatched to investigate. 

The f...

OPERATION: Butt Out

Bismarck Fire Department would like to remind citizens  to Put it Out, All the Way, Every Time.  Whether in an ashtray or at a smoking station, always make sure your smoking materials are cool to the touch before discarding.  Fi...

Department of Environmental Quality offers guidance on manganese in drinking water

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) is providing information about the health effects of manganese in drinking water. Manganese is an abundant metal that occurs naturally in rocks, soil, groundwater and ...

Bismarck City Commission to hold public hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Bismarck City Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 5:15 p.m. in the Tom Baker Meeting Room, City-County Building, 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota, to consider the following item:

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Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission to hold public hearings

Notice is hereby given that the Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in the Tom Baker Meeting Room, City-County Building, 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota, to consider the...

Highway 83 Alternatives Public Engagement Meeting

A fourth public engagement meeting is being held Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to present the findings and recommendations for the Highway 83 Alternatives Study.  A presentation at 6:45 pm will provide a recap of the study to da...

Bismarck's City Wide Street Sweeping Schedule Update

The City of Bismarck Street Department continues with the city-wide street sweeping project.  City crews are currently working in Area 8 and should be finished with the sweeping project by Friday, May 24th, weather permitting.  Thank you...

Bismarck's Yard Waste Drop Off Locations Are Now Open

Bismarck's yard waste drop off locations are now open.  We ask our residents for their cooperation when using these sites so we are able to continue this service.

Acceptable items: 

• Flowers
• Garden Waste
• Grass
• Leaves

Not Accepted Items:

• Branches...

Bismarck City Forester Initiates Elm Firewood Eradication

Bismarck City Forester, Doug Wiles, announced that the Forestry Division will begin a city wide search for the over wintering and breeding habitat of the elm bark beetle as soon as conditions become conducive to search for firewood piles.  This e...

Bismarck City Forester Initiates Elm Firewood Eradication

Bismarck City Forester, Doug Wiles, announced that the Forestry Division will begin a city wide search for the over wintering and breeding habitat of the elm bark beetle as soon as conditions become conducive to search for firewood piles.  This e...