Blair Emerson
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, ND, United States
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BSC officials 'optimistic' about upcoming enrollment at Saudi institute
The future of Bismarck State College's partnership with an energy training academy in Saudi Arabia will be discussed later this month after fall enrollment numbers are released. → Read More
Mandan police release name of driver involved in fatal crash
The Mandan Police Department has released the name of the driver whose vehicle struck and killed an elderly woman last week. → Read More
Blue-green algae causing problems at Harmon Lake for first time
A toxic algae bloom is causing problems at rural Mandan's Harmon Lake for the first time. → Read More
U-Mary officials 'comfortable' with steady enrollment growth
University of Mary's enrollment continued to tick upward this year at a "steady" pace, according to school officials. → Read More
Vaping-related illness reported for first time in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Health has received the state's first report of a severe respiratory illness associated with the use of a vaping device or other products known as → Read More
North Dakota tribes prepare for 2020 census
North Dakota tribal leaders are taking steps to make sure their tribes aren't undercounted in the 2020 census. → Read More
Bismarck-Mandan teachers spend hundreds — sometimes thousands — on classroom supplies
Heather Hintz went to Big Lots on Friday to get some last-minute supplies for her fifth-grade classroom. → Read More
Jury awards $1.2 million to doctor with retaliation claim against Mid Dakota Clinic
A federal jury has awarded a Bismarck doctor $1.2 million in a retaliation case involving a physician-owned clinic. → Read More
Bismarck City Commission OKs funding for 24/7 homeless shelter
City officials have agreed to provide $250,000 for a 24/7 emergency homeless shelter in south Bismarck. → Read More
State audit finds BSC didn't follow policies related to tenure, travel meal reimbursement
A state audit report released Wednesday found Bismarck State College did not follow policies and procedures related to maintaining tenure documentation, employee meal reimbursement and the purchase of goods or → Read More
Man accused of acting as bail bond agent, swindling $2K from victims
A Bismarck man is accused of acting as a bail bond agent and stealing more than $2,000 from several people. → Read More
New 911 communications center being built in north Bismarck
A 911 dispatch center being built in north Bismarck will have the ability to withstand EF4 tornado winds. → Read More
Former Bismarck Catholic Diocese Bishop Paul Zipfel dies
Bishop Paul Zipfel had a natural ability to connect with people through prayer and magic tricks. → Read More
Pardons for pot offenses just got easier in North Dakota
The North Dakota Pardon Advisory Board has created a shortened application process for people seeking to get certain marijuana convictions wiped from their records. → Read More
'Emerging' esports: Bismarck State College to establish competitive video game team
A new type of athletic team is coming to Bismarck State College this fall: esports. → Read More
Skogen reflects on decade at Bismarck State College
When Larry Skogen leaves Bismarck State College next year after serving as its president for a decade, he'll be leaving behind a legacy of new buildings and programs. → Read More
North Dakota high schools to form esports league
A conference room inside Mandan's Brave Center will soon be transformed into a gamer's paradise. → Read More
Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra to celebrate 25 years of fireworks, music
This will be the 25th consecutive year the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra has held its free Fourth of July concert at the mall of the state Capitol. → Read More
Bismarck State College president to retire next year
Bismarck State College President Larry Skogen announced Wednesday he plans to retire next year. → Read More
Three Affiliated Tribes convert 9,300-acre ranch to trust status
The historic Figure Four Ranch has been formally returned to the Three Affiliated Tribes. → Read More