A day-by-day listing of everything Bismarck Source published in October 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
October 31
- Mandan Teens Die in Crash; Lawmakers Again Reject Free School Meals
- Legacy Sabers Secure Home Playoff Victory in Class AAA Quarterfinal at the Bowl
- Three Charged After Over Three Pounds of Meth Reportedly Seized in Bismarck, Tennessee
- Four Children Added to State Missing Persons Registry, Two with Local Ties
- Sanford Bismarck to Host Free Doc Talk on Cholesterol Management
October 30
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October 27
- U.s. State Department Updates Global Travel Advisories for Local Travelers
- Red Cross Urges North Dakota Parents to Inspect Halloween Candy for Safety
- Bismarck Police Search for Unconfirmed Mountain Lion Near Liberty Elementary
- Bismarck Commissioners Pull Camping Ordinance, Seek Shelter Site
- North Dakota Voters to Decide on Higher Bar for Constitutional Changes
- North Dakota Game and Fish Urges Deer Hunters to Test for CWD This Season
- Bismarck Schools Refer Families to Debt Collectors Over Unpaid Lunch Balances
- Pink Pumpkins for a Purpose: Bismarck-Mandan Unites for Third Annual Cancer Support Drive
- Mystics Drop Season Opener to Jaguars After First-Half Scoring Drought
October 26
- Bismarck Planner Improves Federal Fund Efficiency for Community Development
- Tax Commissioner Candidates Divided on Income Tax Elimination, State's Direction
- Winter Forecast Points to Warmer Temperatures, Less Snow for Bismarck-Mandan Region
- Library Updates Digital Access with New PIN Requirement
- Bismarck Agencies Host Drug Take Back Event for Safe Medication Disposal
- Bismarck Library Schedules Month-Long Star Wars Reading Celebration for October 2026
- Tyler Parkway Construction Progresses Towards Completion, Faces Vandalism Challenges
October 25
- Bismarck Mayor Proposes City-Owned Low-Barrier Shelter
- Bismarck Approves South Side Location for New Fire Station
- East Boulevard Avenue Section to Close Friday for Tree Pruning
- Bismarck's 5th Street and Front Avenue Intersection to Become All-Way Stop on Trial
- Fatal Crashes, Public Safety Incidents Mark Week in Morton and Burleigh Counties
- Post-Debate Analysis Offered on Statewide Races Following Bismarck State College Forum
- PSC Candidates Debate Landowner Concerns, Utility Rates, and Data Center Impact
- ND Country Fest Reveals Extensive Lineup for 10th Anniversary in New Salem
- Mandan Athletes Secure State Tennis Title, Regional Championships, and State Semifinal Berth
- AG Wrigley Issues Urgent Warning on Unproven Stem Cell Treatments
- North Dakotans Eligible for Compensation From Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements
- Bismarck Draft Ordinance Retains Mandatory Jail for Select Camping Violations
October 24
- U-Mary Cross Country Sweeps Marauders Tune-Up at Mcdowell Dam
- Bismarck to Launch Second State Domestic Violence Court in December
- Area Legislative Candidates Debate Key Issues Ahead of November Election
- Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge Demolition Accelerates; Local Authorities Report on Area Incidents
- Early Voting Commences in Burleigh County, Indigenous Group Encourages Participation
- Mandan Forum Examines Data Center Development and Economic Impact
- Legacy Sabers Secure Home Playoff Berth with Dominant Ground Game Against Mandan
October 22
- Bismarck Hospitals Earn Top Marks in Patient Rating Compilation
- State Department of Transportation to Offer Free Photo Ids on Tribal Lands Ahead of Election
- Bismarck Tribune Details Editorial Policy and Digital Services
- Attorney General Rules DHHS Complied with Records Law After Citizen Complaint
- Three Teenagers Arrested Following Mandan Shooting on 37th Street Northwest
- Burleigh County to Repay $900,000 After 2025 Property Tax Error
- Disposing of Household Waste: North Dakota's Prohibited Items and Penalties
- North Dakota Ballot Measure 1 Sparks Debate Over Voter Influence on Constitutional Changes
October 21
- New Batteries Plus Store Opens on Skyline Boulevard
- Bonds Set for Two Men Charged in Fatal Bismarck Street Race
- State Lawmakers Advance Proposals to Regulate Data Centers
- Bismarck State College Celebrates Over 200 Summer Graduates
- Bismarck Lawmaker's Gambling Group Ties Raise Ethics Questions
- Bismarck-Mandan Golf Courses Announce Seasonal Closures for 2026
- Bismarck-Mandan Focuses on Public Safety: Training, Arrests, and Policy Debates
- North Dakota Opens $70 Million State Laboratory in Bismarck
- North Dakota Opens New State Laboratory on Capitol Grounds
- Statewide Safety Push Targets Distracted Drivers, Issues 622 Citations
- Bismarck Reminds Residents of Youth Curfew Laws Amidst Evening Activities
- Attorney General Clarifies Open Records Law for Mandan School Bus Service
- Bismarck City Curfew Applies to Minors on Halloween Night
- North Dakota Accelerates Effort to Double Bakken Oil Recovery
- North Dakota Implements New Deer Hunting Restrictions Amid EHD Outbreak
- North Dakota Voters to Decide on Free K-12 School Meals This Fall
October 20
- Bismarck Judge Sentences Ghanaian Man for Identity Theft in Local Employment Scheme
- North Dakota's Unemployment Rate Dips to 1.8% in September, Bismarck Employment Steady
- University of Mary to Bolster Construction Workforce; State Rancher Group Appoints New President
- Bismarck-Mandan Readies for October Trunk-Or-Treat Events
- Measure 1 Sparks Debate Over Future of North Dakota's Constitution
October 19
October 18
- Federal Grant Ends Funding Gap for Dakotas' Sole Fair Housing Organization
- Second Mandan Teen Dies After Bismarck Crash; Community Mourns Students
- Bismarck Resident Janice Schulz Passes Away at 90; Mandan Services Scheduled
- Two Arrested in Fatal Oct. 2 Bismarck Crash That Killed Mandan Teens
- North Dakota's Report All Poachers Program Relies on Public to Aid Game Wardens
- Counties Face Mounting Shortage of Cdl-Holding Workers
- Longtime Bismarck Firefighter Darin Schadler Passes Away at 56
October 17
- North Dakotans Urged to Claim Compensation for Generic Drug Price Fixing
- North Dakota Stockmen's Tour Highlights Local Ranches, Seedstock Producers
- State High School Football Playoffs Begin, Dakota Bowl XXXIV Approaches
- Superintendent Candidates Detail Plans for Teacher Pay, School Funding, Classroom Tech
- Mandan High School Mourns Two Students Lost in Bismarck Crash
- Mandan to Vote on AI Data Center Ban Amid Statewide Boom; New Pipeline Lawsuit Filed
- Mandan-St. Mary's Boys Soccer Season Concludes in State Semifinal Loss
- BNSF Accelerates Historic Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge Demolition
- Bismarck-Mandan Could See Milder Winter, NWS Outlook Suggests
- Ag Commissioner Candidates Clash on Data Centers, Farm Crisis in Debate
- Mandan Mother's Mental Health Records Debated in Court
October 16
October 15
October 14
- Mandan-St. Mary's Boys' Soccer Secures First State Tournament Berth as Co-Op
- Bismarck Confirms Location for New Fire Station #6 in Southern Sector
- Burleigh County Tax Error Leaves Local Entities Short Nearly $900,000
- North Dakota Launches Guardianship and Conservatorship Office
- Aquilon, New American-Italian Fine Dining Restaurant, Plans Downtown Mandan Opening
October 13
- State Commissioner Releases 2027 ACA Premium Rates for North Dakota
- Bismarck Airport Reinstates Gate Access for Precheck Members
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files New Lawsuit Over Dakota Access Pipeline
- Game and Fish Department Requests Public Reports of Sick Deer Amid EHD Monitoring
- Bismarck Healthcare Worker Organizes Winter Aid Through Blessing Boxes
- Marauders and Mystics Compete in Weekend Volleyball Matches
October 12
- Christen Achieves Historic Singles Title for Mandan at State Tennis Tournament
- Simle Middle School Sustains On-Campus Behavioral Health Support
- Helene Neville Launches Independent Bid for U.s. House Seat
- U.s. House Challengers Debate Priorities on Prairie Public; Incumbent Absent
- Dakota Stage Playhouse's 'Cabaret' Sees Rapid Ticket Sales in Bismarck
- Mandan Celebrates Norwegian Heritage with Annual Lutefisk Dinner
- Burleigh County Law Enforcement Focuses on Impaired Driving
October 11
- Western North Dakota Summit to Forge New Paths in Workforce Strategy
- Federal Review of Headlight Glare Could Ease Night Driving on North Dakota Highways
- Loudoun County Reconsiders Data Center Boom Amid Fiscal Review
- University of North Dakota Sweeps Bemidji State; University of Mary Falls to Drury
- Mandan's Christen Captures State Singles Crown, West Sweeps Tennis Championships
- Gov. Armstrong's Campaign Fund Distributes Over $430,000 to GOP Candidates
- Bank of North Dakota Launches Roughrider Coin Pilot Program with Local Financial Partners
- High Court to Hear Arguments on Bismarck-Area GOP Candidate Eligibility
- Bismarck, Mandan See Guilty Pleas; Statewide Data Center Debate Intensifies
- Mandan Girls Golf Secures Fourth Consecutive West Region Title
- Bismarck Crash Claims Second Teen, Traffic Counts Underway, Guilty Pleas Entered
- Bismarck Remembers Pat Conmy; Burleigh County to See Sobriety Checkpoint Saturday
October 10
- Early Bismarck Burials Unearthed Near Governor's Residence
- Second Teen Dies Following Last Week's Bismarck Car Crash
- Bismarck High Secures Narrow Victory Over Mandan Braves at the Bowl
- Demons Edge Patriots in Thrilling Finish at the Bowl
- Two Mandan Teens Die in Bismarck Crash; Authorities Link to Street Racing
- Diesel Prices Strain Road Maintenance Budgets in Bismarck and Burleigh County
- Seven Coffins Exhumed From Former Bismarck Cemetery Site
- Flasher Volleyball Coach Marks Historic 700th Career Win
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files Lawsuit to Halt Dakota Access Pipeline Operations
- Judge Upholds Local Control Over Pipeline Placement
October 9
- Historic Pattern Seen in North Dakota Data Center Debate
- Underground Utility Damage Surging Nationally, Bismarck Residents Urged to Call 811 Before Digging
- Second Fizzly Soda Shop Location Now Open on Bismarck Expressway
- New Hay Maze Opens on Bismarck's River Road
- Bismarck-Mandan Braces for Potential Early Week Snow
- Bismarck Girl Nears End of Two-Year Leukemia Battle
- Funeral Services Scheduled for Mandan Teens Taylor Fisher, Benjamin Moch
- Bismarck Representative Proposes New Teacher Stipend to Bolster Statewide Workforce
- North Dakota Fourth Grade History Books Undergo Significant Overhaul
October 8
- Attorney General Rules Mandan School Bus Contractor Exempt From Open Records Law
- Millions Flow Into North Dakota Ballot Measure Campaigns
- North Dakota Seeks Public Input on SNAP Candy, Soda Restrictions
- Star-Studded Lineup Announced for ND Country Fest 2027 in New Salem
- North Dakotans Can Now Claim Refunds for Overpriced Generic Drugs
- Dakota Zoo Director Terry Lincoln Announces Retirement After Four Decades
- Candidate Foss Cautions on Teacher Bonus Plan, Cites Deeper Systemic Issues
- Seven Coffins Recovered From North Dakota Capitol Grounds
October 7
October 6
- Linton Native Bishop Austin Vetter Reflects on Journey From Prairie Roots
- First Measurable Snow Possible Next Week for Northwest North Dakota; Bismarck-Mandan Expects Rain and Cooler Temperatures
- New Legislative Wing Concept Unveiled for North Dakota Capitol
- North Dakota Native Josh Duhamel Displays Vikings Fandom, Career Journey
- St. Francois County Teen Dies After Being Struck by Deputy's Vehicle
- Bismarck Home Renovation Unearths Decades of Local Family History
- Historic Burials Confirmed at North Dakota Governor's Residence
October 5
- Man Arrested After Alleged Homicide, Cross-State Abduction
- State Murder Trial for Vance Boelter Rescheduled to 2027 Amid Ongoing Gag Order
- Bismarck-Mandan MPO Contracts for Traffic and Pedestrian Counts
- National Retail and Restaurant Chains Plan Significant Closures Through 2026
- Mandan Community Rallies After Fatal Bismarck Crash
- Bismarck Native Spends Over a Year Volunteering Abroad
- Century Alum, Umary Marauder Hayden Ritter Takes to the Skies
October 4
October 3
- Illinois Farm's Pumpkin Season Cut Short by Major Theft
- Mandan Teen Killed, Multiple Injured in Bismarck Two-Vehicle Collision
- State Health Officials Issue Measles Exposure Alert After Amtrak Stop in Minot
- Same Police Academy Class Sees Third Line-Of-Duty Death in Kentucky
- North Dakota Grapples with Significant Workforce Shortages
- Rising Diesel Prices Impact Bismarck, Burleigh County Road Maintenance Budgets
- Scrap Yard Helps St. Louis Police Arrest Suspect in Widespread Fire Hydrant Vandalism
- Western North Dakota Schools Access Million-Dollar Tech Through Shared Equipment Program
October 2
October 1
- Bismarck Event Center Updates Bag Policy, Under New Management
- Mandan’s Bus 17 Becomes Daily Morning Ritual for Niebuhr Family
- Bis-Man Transit Seeks Public Input for Five-Year Development Plan
- Man Dies After Incident at Jackson School Facility, Family Cites Grief
- Family of Renee Good Files Lawsuits Against Federal Government and Officials
- Bismarck's Macie Vig Commits to Division I Hockey at Bemidji State
- Burleigh County Commission Candidates Detail Priorities, Address Key Issues
- Bismarck Event Center Reflects on Major Concerts and Venue History
- Bismarck Police Clear North 24th Street Encampment, Residents Lose Belongings
- Bismarck High Senior Honors Late Mother with Game-Winning Goal on Cancer Awareness Night
- Construction Begins for Chase Bank, Second 7 Brew Near Kirkwood Mall