About Bismarck Source
Bismarck Source provides comprehensive daily local news for the Bismarck, Mandan, and Burleigh–Morton communities of central North Dakota. We focus on city and county government, public schools, local businesses, key industries like energy and agriculture, and the vibrant community life that makes this region unique.
Bismarck Source was established to serve the distinct needs of the Bismarck-Mandan area, offering dedicated local news coverage that reflects the lives and interests of residents here. We provide essential daily reporting on the significant events and decisions shaping our cities and counties, from city commission meetings to school board discussions. Our commitment is to deliver relevant, impactful journalism for the people who call central North Dakota home, ensuring they are informed about their immediate community.
Our editorial team is deeply rooted in the local landscape, combining a thorough understanding of the region with a steadfast commitment to accuracy and clarity. We diligently verify facts, consult reliable sources, and prioritize precision in every story we publish. Our goal is to present information clearly and truthfully, always striving to get the details right for our readers.
What We Stand For
Our dedication to serving the Bismarck-Mandan community is built upon fundamental principles that inform every story we report and every decision our publication makes. These core values guide our daily operations.
Accuracy
We are committed to meticulous accuracy in all our reporting, rigorously verifying facts, statements, and figures before publication. Every story is thoroughly checked, and we stand by the truthfulness of the information we present to our readers. Ensuring precision in local news is paramount to building trust within the community.
Authority
Our reporting is grounded in a deep understanding of Bismarck, Mandan, and the wider Burleigh-Morton area. We cover city and county government, local schools, and key regional industries with informed perspectives, ensuring our coverage is authoritative and meaningful for residents who live here.
Community
Bismarck Source exists to serve the residents of Bismarck, Mandan, and the surrounding communities, aiming to foster an informed and engaged citizenry. We highlight local events, celebrate achievements, and report on the issues that matter most to the people who are building lives and futures in central North Dakota.
Independence
We maintain complete editorial independence, ensuring that our reporting remains unbiased and solely focused on factual information. Our commitment is to report the news as it happens in Bismarck and Mandan, without influence from commercial interests or external pressures, serving only our readers.
Our daily editorial process is designed to deliver timely and accurate local news to the Bismarck-Mandan community efficiently.
Monitor
We diligently monitor local government meetings, community announcements, public safety reports, and various developments across Bismarck, Mandan, and the Burleigh-Morton area around the clock. This ensures we capture all relevant local stories.
Research
Our team conducts thorough research, verifies all facts, and interviews relevant sources to develop comprehensive and nuanced stories. Writers then draft articles that provide essential context and detail for our local readers.
Publish
Editors meticulously review each article for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to our high journalistic standards before publication. Once approved, the stories are promptly published on bismarcksource.com, ensuring the community receives timely and reliable updates.
The Team
Bismarck Source is powered by a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about local journalism and deeply committed to serving the communities of Bismarck, Mandan, and the surrounding central North Dakota region every single day.
The Writers
Editorial Team
Our writers are local journalists with a deep understanding of the Bismarck-Mandan area, dedicated to covering city government, schools, business, and community life with precision, depth, and a strong sense of local relevance.
The Editors
Quality Control
A committed team of editors ensures that every piece of content meets our stringent standards for accuracy, journalistic integrity, and clarity. They work diligently to provide our readers with trustworthy and well-written reports that reflect our local community.
The Readers
Our Community
The readers of Bismarck Source are integral to our mission. Your engagement, feedback, and shared commitment to an informed community inspire our work and hold us accountable to the highest standards.
Our Story
Bismarck Source was established to fill a crucial need for dedicated local news coverage in central North Dakota. Our journey has been defined by a continuous commitment to the community.
From our inception, Bismarck Source was founded with the clear mission to provide essential, independent local news coverage for the Bismarck, Mandan, and Burleigh–Morton communities, focusing on the stories that directly impact residents' daily lives.
Over time, we expanded our comprehensive coverage to include a wider range of daily articles, in-depth reports, and specific tracking of local government and community events.
Our dedication to local journalism quickly resonated with the community, leading to significant growth in readership across the region.
We continue to develop our daily publication, encompassing all major topics within the Bismarck-Mandan area, ensuring comprehensive coverage across city affairs, schools, and local industries.
Join the Conversation
We encourage all residents of Bismarck, Mandan, and the surrounding areas to engage with our local journalism. Share your insights, submit story ideas, or send corrections to [email protected]. Your participation strengthens our ability to serve the community effectively and keeps us connected to the pulse of central North Dakota. For privacy inquiries, please reach out to [email protected], and for any legal questions, contact [email protected]. For moderation concerns, use [email protected].