November 2020 Election in Burleigh County

Bismarck, N.D., (September 15, 2020) – Burleigh County voters will have three options to cast a ballot in the November 3, 2020 General Election. These three options are: voting absentee, voting early, or voting on Election Day.

Voters can request...

Now is the Time to be Counted in the 2020 Census

Now is the time to be counted in the 2020 Census! Data collection will end on September 30, and the U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in North Dakota to respond.  

North Dakota has an 84.6 percent total response rate as of Sept. 1, 2020, ...

Bismarck Human Relations Committee Searching for Student Liaisons

The Human Relations Committee (HRC) is seeking to have two student liaisons as part of its committee meetings.  The student liaison will be expected to attend the monthly meetings, bring together high school students from Bismarck area and formul...

Call for Photos | Make Your Images Our Focus

Show us your images! The City of Bismarck is seeking quality photos that capture Bismarck's quality of life and promote our community. Photographers of all ages and abilities are invited to submit original seasonal photos of life in Bismarck &...

Fire Hydrant Maintenance Schedule September 14-25, 2020

The City of Bismarck Public Works Department will be conducting fire hydrant maintenance. Fire hydrant testing hours are from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.  Maintenance consists of flushing hydrants which may result in rusty water.  Custo...

2021 Preliminary Budget Information

As part of the 2021 Budget, the City Commission approved a preliminary property tax increase for Bismarck residents. Beginning in 2021, this 9.95 mill levy increase will allow the City to continue public services to maintain the health and safety of our c...

Census Bureau to Begin Non-response followup in North Dakota this week

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that it will begin following up with households in select areas that have not responded to the 2020 Census. The entire state of North Dakota is on the Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) list and will begin operations July 30....

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...

Airport Road Lane Reduction between Morrison Ave & Lee Ave

BISMARCK, ND –The current lane reduction in place on Airport Road reducing northbound traffic to one lane between Morrison Avenue and Lee Avenue will be in place until late Tuesday, September 29, 2020. The lane reduction is for a contractor to r...

4th Street & Divide Avenue, 4-Way Stop & Lane Reduction

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020, the traffic signal at the intersection of N 4th Street and Divide Avenue will be turned off and a 4-way stop will be put in place.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. The ...

43rd Avenue North - West of State Street

Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020, traffic on 43rd Avenue North will be shifted to the new concrete roadway.  

Work begins Monday constructing the westbound lanes of 43rd Avenue North.

Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority to hold public hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Tom Baker Meeting Room, City-County Office Building, 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota on the follow...

Now is the Time to be Counted in the 2020 Census

Now is the time to be counted in the 2020 Census! Data collection will end on September 30, and the U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in North Dakota to respond.  

North Dakota has an 84.6 percent total response rate as of Sept. 1, 2020, ...

Census Bureau to Begin Non-response followup in North Dakota this week

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that it will begin following up with households in select areas that have not responded to the 2020 Census. The entire state of North Dakota is on the Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) list and will begin operations July 30....

BBPH Conducting COVID-19 Testing Event on September 29

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) will be conducting a drive-through COVID-19 testing event at the Bismarck Event Center on Tuesday, September 29. The testing event is open to all ages, is first-come, first-served, and is scheduled to take place from...

If no testing events are listed, please be patient, we are scheduling our next event.

Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority to hold public hearing

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Tom Baker Meeting Room, City-County Office Building, 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, North...

Bismarck’s Fall Clean-Up Week: September 21-24, 2020

Bismarck’s Fall Clean-Up week is September 21-24, 2020.  Crews will pick up items that are not normally collected on the route and that 2 men can lift.  During clean-up week, Crews will pick up the items on the regular schedule...

Fire Hydrant Maintenance Schedule September 14-25, 2020

The City of Bismarck Public Works Department will be conducting fire hydrant maintenance. Fire hydrant testing hours are from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.  Maintenance consists of flushing hydrants which may result in rusty water.  Custo...