Relay for Life 2016

By Marci Narum The first time Jan Lund went to a Relay for Life event in Bismarck, her daughter had to drag her to it. It was 2008, and one year since Jan’s own diagnosis and survivorship of inflammatory breast cancer. “I thought this isn’t something I would enjoy,”...

Bismarck’s Top Ten Hidden Gems

By Paula Redmann, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Hidden gardens. Secret places. Amazing views. Never heard of spaces. All right here in Bismarck, courtesy of your Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. It’s true. There are secluded, undercover, concealed...

2016 Medora Musical to be Truly Memorable

By Marci Narum It’s not hard to find someone who has a story about Sheila Schafer. You probably have one of your own. Randy Hatzenbuhler has many. The president of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation recalls one of the last times he saw Sheila, visiting her in...

Welcome!

Have you ever had an idea that completely took over your thoughts, consumed your life, and came up in every conversation you have? Me too. My life-consuming idea actually has several parts, but this beautiful newly designed website you’re visiting is part one. This...

Climb Out of the Darkness

Raising Awareness about Postpartum Depression by Jody Kerzman Becoming a mom is a life-changing experience. Many moms define it as the happiest day of their lives. But for other moms, it can be anything but happy. Sara Kenney is a licensed psychologist with CHI St....

Bismarck Alley Art

Downtown Bismarck is hopping. Whether it’s shopping, eating, or just hanging out with friends, there is always something happening downtown. And more is coming. The Dakota West Arts Council has teamed up with the 2016 Leadership Bismarck Mandan Project team to create...