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The Jack Science Center at Bismarck State College

Bismarck May Have the State’s Largest District, But Its Schools Feel Small to Those Who Matter Most

If you ask parents of Bismarck school children about what sets their city apart—if you read online forums or speak to a school administrator—you’ll get many variations of the same answer: Bismarck is a place where kids can just be kids. Even though Bismarck is the second largest city in the state with upward of 60,000 residents, parents will tell you that they feel they’re children are safe when walking to school. And they’ll tell you that there is a certain community investment in the success... Read More »
Saint Alexius Medical Center Hospital

Two Award-Winning Hospitals Care for Patients Big and Small

The healthcare field is a major backbone of the Bismarck economy with more than 5,000 employees working at hospitals and doctor’s offices throughout the city. But don’t let the numbers fool you. When it comes down to it, North Dakotans are pretty darn healthy. In 2008, publisher CQ Press ranked the city ninth on the list of Healthiest States in America, and Bismarck took top billing on the same list for lowest annual health insurance premiums and highest number of hospital beds available.... Read More »

Bismarck May Have the State’s Largest District, But Its Schools Feel Small to Those Who Matter Most

If you ask parents of Bismarck school children about what sets their city apart—if you read online forums or speak to a school administrator—you’ll get many variations of the same answer: Bismarck is a place where kids can just be kids. Even though Bismarck is the second largest city in the state with upward of 60,000 residents, parents will tell you that they feel they’re children are safe when walking to school. And they’ll tell you that there is a certain community investment in the success... Read More »
Historic Governor's Mansion in Bismarck

Even in This Economic Climate, the Bismarck Real Estate Market is Hot

Open space, open jobs and open opportunities for those looking for a change of scenery—Bismarck has been lauded for all three and much, much more. BusinessWeek thinks it’s a great place to live and work, especially given the fact that the city has one of the lowest jobless rates in the nation. Farmer’s Insurance has named it the Most Secure Place to Live, and Sperling called it the least stressful small city. Bismarck also has won rave after rave as one of the safest metro areas thanks to its... Read More »