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Decisions from the Bismarck and Mandan city commissions and the Burleigh and Morton county boards: budgets, zoning, streets, utilities and the votes that shape the next year.
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City Leaders Voted Tuesday to Pursue a Low-Barrier Homeless Shelter and Withdrew Proposed Revisions to the City's Prohibited Camping Ordinance After Public Pushback.
Judge Upholds Local Control Over Pipeline Placement
A North Dakota Judge Ruled That State Rules on Infrastructure Placement Do Not Automatically Override Local Zoning Ordinances, Affecting a Major Carbon Pipeline Project.
The Current Discussion Over Data Centers in Burleigh and Morton Counties Reflects a Long-Standing Tension in the State Between Economic Growth and the Desire to Protect North Dakota's Way of Life and Natural Environment.
Mayor Mike Schmitz Has Proposed That Bismarck Secure a Building for a New Low-Barrier Shelter, Citing Approximately 85 Individuals in Bismarck and Mandan Who May Need Such a Facility.
Bis-Man Transit Launched Its First Round of Public Engagement This Week to Gather Feedback on Current Operations and Future Service Models Across Bismarck and Mandan.
Concertgoers Attending Upcoming Shows Like Tracy Lawrence, Josh Turner, and Dylan Scott Will Face New Regulations Regarding Bag Sizes and Other Prohibited Items, as the Venue Transitions Operations to Oak View Group.
Six Hopefuls Outlined Their Visions for County Governance and Responded to Questions on Decision-Making and Development at a Recent Public Forum.
City Leaders Reversed Course on Implementing Minimum Jail Sentences for Repeat Camping Ordinance Violations After Hearing From Residents and Advocates.
Mandan Voters May Decide Future Data Center Limits
A Citizen-Led Initiated Measure, Backed by More Than 700 Signatures, Proposes Capping Large-Scale Data Centers at 25 Megawatts Within Mandan City Limits.
Mandan School Zones to See Speed Limit Increase
The City Plans to Standardize All School Zones to 20 Mph, Citing Potential for Increased Compliance and Safety by Mid-October.
The City of Mandan Announced That All School Zones Will Adopt a Consistent 20 Mph Limit by October 2026, Addressing Current Inconsistencies and Aiming to Improve Driver Predictability.
The Approved Budget Includes Major Infrastructure Projects and Maintains a 3% Property Tax Increase on Existing Property to Fund Essential Services.
Bismarck Landfill Halts Firewood Distribution
The City Landfill Will No Longer Provide Firewood, Free or for Purchase, as a Precaution Against the Emerald Ash Borer After Its Recent Announcement in Bismarck.
The City of Bismarck Will Host a Free Disposal Week for City Residents at the Landfill on N 52nd Street, Along with a Separate Bulk Item Collection.
The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization and Bis-Man Transit Have Launched an Update to the 2026 Transit Development Plan, Inviting Residents to Share Feedback on Local Public Transportation Services.
