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Bismarck, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Bismarck? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes could Bismarck see under its new parks director?
  • How a north Bismarck apartment fire upended life for disabled residents
  • What NWS Bismarck’s growing-season call means for your garden and fields

Also on today's calendar: TAS HOMESCHOOL ART HOUR WITH MS. JOY 2025-2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, windy and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; windy, warm, with a high of 80 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bismarck Parks and Recreation announces new executive director (kxnet.com) — Bismarck residents will see new leadership at Parks and Recreation as longtime North Dakota parks professional David Leker becomes executive director on June 18, following Kevin Klipfel’s retirement. Leker brings more than 30 years of statewide experience and says he’s committed to continuing the district’s nearly century-long tradition of serving the Bismarck community.
   

• Bismarck apartment fire displaces couple, highlights accessibility challenges (kfyrtv.com) — A devastating fire at the Alberta Heights apartments on Bismarck’s north side has displaced more than 100 tenants, including residents with significant disabilities who relied on the complex’s accessibility and nearby services. One longtime couple is now in a hotel, struggling to find affordable, accessible housing while mourning irreplaceable belongings and a missing medical alert cat, even as they praise firefighters and community support.
   

• 2026 growing season has begun (kfyrtv.com) — The National Weather Service office in Bismarck has officially started the 2026 growing season, meaning frost and freeze alerts now guide local planting and gardening decisions. Central and western North Dakota face emerging drought, rising fire danger, and warmer-than-average temperatures through summer, while precipitation is expected to be near normal overall.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    I am not an owner of a collector’s car etc., just a basic vehicle that needs a good cleaning post-winter. (Nextdoor Highland Acres)
  • Bismarck Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian II Simle Middle School in Bismarck. Apply here.
  • Hotel Equities posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant- MGH Holiday Inn Bismarck, ND in Bismarck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bismarck here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • North Dakota teacher pay ranks 41st in nation (kvrr.com)
  • It runs in the family: Gartner family keeps racing legacy alive (kfyrtv.com)

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Ok Bismarck! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bismarck

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bismarck

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.