Zachary Weiand

1 week ago | bismarcktribune.com | Zachary Weiand

A popular Fourth of July celebration in Bismarck is moving to a new location this year due to ongoing construction of the new State Laboratory on the Capitol grounds, which prompted city officials to reevaluate the event’s future. City officials on Monday announced that the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra’s Fourth of July Symphony Spectacular is moving to the MDU Resources Community Bowl on the campus of Bismarck State College, after nearly 30 years at the Capitol grounds.

1 week ago | bismarcktribune.com | Zachary Weiand

In an effort to make the Bismarck-Mandan community more welcoming, local leaders are launching an initiative to help new residents feel a sense of belonging in the area. Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz and Mandan Mayor James Froelich, along with the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC, launched the "Where Home is More than Hello" initiative during a Thursday news conference. The effort seeks to engage residents and businesses in the community to become more welcoming to new residents.

1 week ago | bismarcktribune.com | Zachary Weiand

A slew of documents outlining the Burleigh County Commission's argument for splitting the auditor/treasurer's role -- making the treasurer a hired position -- was recently released, detailing the ongoing dispute over county investments, an election complaint and confusion over issuing election workers the proper tax forms.

2 weeks ago | bismarcktribune.com | Zachary Weiand

Bismarck City Commissioners are exploring management options for the Event Center while moving forward with a plan to fund crucial upgrades after months of challenges and controversy. After more than an hour of discussion during a Tuesday special meeting, the board reached a consensus to explore two options: contracting with a third-party manager while retaining Event Center staff as city employees and creating a job description to rehire a director for the venue.

2 weeks ago | bismarcktribune.com | Zachary Weiand

Morton County is inviting residents to review and comment on the most recent design concept for a new War Dead Monument to replace the current memorial. The county will host four public input meetings to present the newly developed design for the monument, which will be renamed Morton County Memorial Plaza, and gather feedback. Each meeting will open with a background on the project followed by a detailed presentation from the monument's architectural team.