Bismarck offers virtual option for public meeting attendance and participation

Due to ongoing public health concerns related to COVID-19, the City of Bismarck is encouraging citizens to provide their comments for consent agenda, and regular agenda items on the Bismarck City Commission agenda via email to bismarckadmin@bismarcknd.gov...

City Announces 2020 Election Candidates

The City of Bismarck announces the following candidates for the June 9, 2020 primary election. The candidates listed below will appear on the ballot in the following order:

Board of City Commissioners – Two Open Seats

• Brandi Jude
• Michael Connelly&a...

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health announces the kick-off of ‘Homebody Hero’ campaign

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health announces the kick-off of a ‘Homebody Hero’ campaign that supplies a broad variety of creative ideas designed to serve as a guide for activities that anybody can do at home to help them stay healthy, act...

COVID-19 Business Resources

View COVID-19 Business Resources to gain access to a series of relevant business resources for your organization.

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Joins with CDC Recommendation for Using Cloth Face Coverings

BISMARCK, ND – In light of new recommendation from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health is recommending most individuals wear a cloth face covering while in public settings where other social distancing ...

CDC Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings

CDC continues to study the spread and effects of the novel coronavirus across the United States.  We now know from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and th...

UPDATE: Bismarck Public Works asks residents to put bagged garbage out for pick up

Bismarck Public Works wants to clarify that residents still need to put their garbage container out to the curb. Garbage that won’t fit inside the container needs to be bagged and set beside the container.

Please make sure all garbage is...

Bismarck's Yard Waste Drop Sites Will Be Open by April 3rd

Bismarck’s yard waste drop sites will be open by Friday, April 3rd.  We ask our residents for their cooperation in following the guidelines when using these sites so we are able to continue this service.  Do not dump the grass ...

Stay Connected with the City of Bismarck Mobile App

Download Bismarck’s mobile app for Android and iPhone to stay connected to official city resources, news, and information from your smart phone, tablet or other hand-held devices. Use the steps below for instructions to download the app for your...

Emergency Alert Feature Now Activated on the City of Bismarck website

With the ever-changing information about COVID-19, the City has activated the Emergency Alert function on the City of Bismarck website.

This area of the website will provide you with the latest news and information on COVID-19 and the actions the City of B...

City of Bismarck Activates Emergency Operations Center

The City of Bismarck has activated an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic today. EOC’s are activated and utilized during situations that go outside the span of control of a singular entity within the City, and ...

Mayor Bakken declares COVID-19 state of emergency

Mayor Steve Bakken declared a state of emergency for the City of Bismarck in response to the public health crisis resulting from the novel coronavirus COVID-19. This allows the City to assist with community wide response efforts for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bismarck City-Wide Elm Firewood Inspections

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. &n...