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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...

Active Shooter: How to Respond

By Marci Narum No one expects to be in a “lockdown” during a possible active shooter situation, much less see it happen in your own community, or watch it unfold live on social media with people you know. But the unexpected happened just a few short weeks ago, when...