🌱 What Bismarck’s new finance director will mean for your tax dollars

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In today's newsletter:

• What Bismarck’s new finance director will mean for your tax dollars
• Why human remains were found near the Governor’s Residence in Bismarck
• Could that “discount” driveway offer in Bismarck be a scam?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Warmer with partial sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
• Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. City of Bismarck names new finance director (kxnet.com) — Bismarck has selected Ryan Skor as its new city finance director, a key role overseeing how your tax dollars are managed. The City Commission unanimously approved the hiring committee’s recommendation, and Skor will replace former director Dmitriy Chernyak, with acting director Eric Lund returning to his comptroller duties.
   

2. Human remains uncovered on ND capitol grounds, site of old cemetery (kxnet.com) — Human remains were recently uncovered on the North Dakota Capitol grounds in Bismarck during work near the Governor’s Residence, prompting an archaeological survey and a pause in construction at the discovery site. Officials say the area overlaps an early Bismarck cemetery from the 1870s, with up to 10 possible graves identified and a decision on next steps expected in the coming weeks.
   

3. North Dakota Attorney General's Office issues a warning on asphalt-paving scams (inforum.com) — Based in Bismarck, the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office is warning homeowners to watch for asphalt-paving scammers pushing “leftover material” deals and demanding big upfront payments. Officials urge residents to research contractors, get written estimates, avoid cash or full prepayment, and trust their instincts. Suspected scams can be reported to the Consumer Protection Division at (701) 328-3404.
   

4. Tioga police commissioner resigns, Bismarck mayor race, Belcourt storm (kxnet.com) — Bismarck voters are being asked who they want leading the city for the next four years, with Mayor Mike Schmitz seeking reelection against an experienced challenger. The same roundup also covers a Tioga police commissioner’s resignation, a Greenwood Cemetery mapping project, and storm damage near Belcourt.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My family’s Australia Shepard dog, Emmy, is missing.
  She went missing today and hasn’t been found after a few hours of searching. She is a medium sized, white dog with long fur and blue eyes. Our family… (Nextdoor High Meadows)
• Newly refurbished apartment available in N Bismarck near shopping and schools.
  Ideal for those who are downsizing or just getting started. Short term rental available as well due to being partially furnished. Rent $900 a month… (Nextdoor Washington Heights)

• Touchmark Senior Living posted a job opening for Life Enrichment Coordinator in Bismarck. Apply here.
• Edgewood Healthcare posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bismarck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bismarck here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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