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Ask anyone in Bismarck-Mandan how to spend a warm summer night, and they’ll direct you to the Bismarck Larks at Dakota Community Bank & Trust Field. The baseball team is celebrating its 10th birthday this year after owner John Bollinger brought the Larks here in 2016.“The chance to own and...
It doesn’t matter how the temperatures fall in Bismarck-Mandan; there’s plenty to do and several opportunities to meet people across the community. Will Satler, General Manager at Funatix Events, is one of the reasons why there are more experiences across the region than ever.“When we first started in 2019, we...
One of the best ways to spend a night out in Bismarck-Mandan is at a Bobcats game. The Bismarck Bobcats are part of the North American Hockey League. They are also the reigning Robertson Cup National Champions. However, the Bobcats offer more than a fun night for North Dakota families;...
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and there’s no better place to find gifts and goodies than Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck, North Dakota. Every space and kiosk in the mall is full, except for one, with stores, dining options, vendors, and experiences. Customers can browse 88 stores and...
Alex Kowski Has Found a Home in Bismarck-Mandan
Dec 15 2025If you had asked Alex Kowski as a teen where he envisioned himself in adulthood, he would have said Minneapolis or another major metropolitan area. However, after four years of college and five years in the local workforce, Kowski can’t imagine living anywhere but Bismarck.“The Bismarck-Mandan area has everything you...
Elizabeth Heinz grew up in North Dakota, but only recently returned home this year. She moved to Arizona with her parents when she was younger and eventually lived in Central Pennsylvania before returning to Bismarck after 20 years away.“North Dakota is home for me, I grew up here,” says Heinz...
Some people have lived in Bismarck-Mandan all their lives, while others have actively sought career opportunities here. It’s rare to find someone who stumbled upon this part of North Dakota and moved here a week later. This is Justice Erickson’s story. From getting fired from her job to moving into...
North Dakota Women’s Business Center Helps More Than 1,000 Small Businesses Grow Annually
Aug 13 2025The North Dakota Women’s Business Center (NDWBC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary as an essential resource for entrepreneurs and business owners in the state. During the 2023-24 fiscal year, the NDWBC served more than 1,000 clients (88.3% of whom are women) and spent more than 6,500 hours coaching clients. More...
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University of Mary & Bismarck State College Announce New Mystic-Marauder Community Commitment
Jan 31 2024New initiative allows BSC alumni to earn online bachelor’s degrees and MBA at reduced cost from the University of Mary.Beginning this summer of 2024, associate-degree graduates from Bismarck State College can enroll in University of Mary online undergraduate programs, and pay the same tuition rate as currently offered at Bismarck...
