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🌱 Why downtown Bismarck’s usually quiet trains are suddenly blasting their horns.

Bismarck, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Bismarck! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why downtown Bismarck’s usually quiet trains are suddenly blasting their horns.
  • Firefighters battle major blaze at Bismarck landfill’s east-end site today.
  • Bismarck’s own Jim Papacek honored for standout Salvation Army service.

Also on today's calendar: Fibers and Friends and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trains to sound horns in downtown Bismarck during Main Avenue construction project (centralndnews.com) — If you’re near downtown Bismarck’s Main Avenue rail crossings, expect louder trains as horns will sound while traffic signals at 3rd and 5th Streets are temporarily out during road construction. The quiet zone will return once signals are restored, with work expected to wrap up by September; residents can track progress on the city’s online construction map.
   

2. Fire burning at Bismarck landfill (kxnet.com) — A large fire at Bismarck’s city landfill on the east side of town is producing heavy smoke, and firefighters from the city, rural district, and airport are working to contain it. Officials don’t yet know how it started and are asking residents to stay away from the landfill until operations return to normal.
   

3. Exemplary Volunteers of the Year: Joanna Sindt (Minneapolis, MN) and Jim Papacek (Bismarck, ND) (salvationarmyusa.org) — Bismarck resident Jim Papacek is being honored as an Exemplary Volunteer of the Year for his years of cheerful bell ringing and more than 100 volunteer hours with The Salvation Army. Since retiring from local education, he’s become a familiar, encouraging presence at Red Kettles, helping raise thousands for neighbors in need while embodying steady, community-minded service.
   

4. 'Father figure': Bill Sprinkle, one of Montana's greatest athletes and sports advocates, dies at 80 (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Legendary Montana athlete and sports advocate Bill Sprinkle, remembered as a humble mentor and tireless supporter of young athletes, has died at age 80 at his home in Bismarck. Though most of his career unfolded in Montana, he spent his later years here, where family, friends, and former colleagues are mourning a devoted husband, father, and community-minded leader.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone had a company selling exterminator products for your home & yard come to your door?
    Wondered if legit. No business card or contact info left with me. (Nextdoor Sonnet Heights)
  • Hi everyone 😁
    I've been wanting to rebuild my houseplant collection, but I can't afford to buy separate potted plants. I was wondering if anyone would be willing… (Nextdoor Central Bismarck West)
  • Hotel Equities posted a job opening for Housekeeper Candlewood Suites, Bismarck, ND in Bismarck. Apply here.
  • Pilot Company posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Bismarck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bismarck here.

Ok Bismarck! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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