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🌱 How Mandan’s new sales tax will change local fire protection

Mandan, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Mandan! 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:

  • How Mandan’s new sales tax will change local fire protection
  • Mandan’s new fire sales tax passed—here’s what else voters decided
  • Lost food in Northwest Mandan’s outages? You may get SNAP replaced

Also on today's calendar: The Quarterly ft. The Artificial AI's and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tribal members sobriety program, Mandan tax approved, replacement SNAP benefits (kxnet.com) — Mandan voters have approved a 0.75% sales tax to fund a new rural fire station and Emergency Operations Center, shifting revenue from the Starion Sports Complex. The change is intended to improve Mandan’s emergency response and keep pace with the city’s growth. The piece also notes a tribal sobriety effort and SNAP replacement benefits after recent storms.
   

2. North Dakota Primary Election Results: Federal, statewide, legislative, city (kxnet.com) — Mandan residents approved a dedicated fire department sales tax, with 64% voting yes, helping fund local emergency services. The wider primary results also detail outcomes in statewide races, Bismarck and Minot city contests, and other ballot measures across North Dakota. Mandan readers can see how their local tax decision fits into the broader election picture.
   

3. Snap replacement benefits available after June power outages (bismarcktribune.com) — SNAP recipients in Northwest Mandan who lost food during June’s storm-related power outages can request replacement benefits if they were without electricity for more than four hours. Residents must report their loss within 10 days and may need proof of the outage from their power company. The program can restore benefits up to the amount received for June.
   

4. Boys Golf: Magicians land three on all-state team (minotdailynews.com) — Mandan golf fans can cheer for Mandan’s own Jacob Walch and Tyg Zenker, who were both named to the Class A boys golf all-state team. The honors come in a season dominated by Minot High’s state title run and strong showings from Grand Forks Red River and other programs across North Dakota.
   

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  • Fibers and Friends →
    Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site, 320 E Avenue B, Bismarck
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💬 Chatter

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  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(01871) - 1100 East Main Street in Mandan. Apply here.
  • Conservice posted a job opening for Capturis - Account Processor (Manual Harvest) in Mandan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mandan here.

Ok Mandan! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mandan

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mandan

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.