Apr. 1, 2026

Candidates circulating petitions for several positions up for election in 2026 must file no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 6 with all entities.

The primary election will be held on Jun. 9. Top candidates from the primary election for Morton County positions will advance to the Nov. 3 general election. 

Additional information about the requirements for running for office is available at cityofmandan.com/elections. 

In March, the City Commission approved a resolution and ballot language that will allow Mandan voters to consider the future use of an existing City sales tax for fire department facilities.  

The measure will appear on the June 9 municipal election ballot and asks voters whether the City of Mandan should continue the existing 0.75% sales tax currently dedicated to the Starion Sports Complex once that project is paid off. The Starion Sports Complex is expected to be fully paid off in 2028 –approximately 14 years ahead of schedule.  

If approved by voters, the measure would not create a new tax, but would instead continue the existing sales tax and redirect the revenue beginning in 2028 toward construction of Fire Station 3 and a new Emergency Operations Center.  

The proposed facility is estimated at approximately $9 million and is intended to improve emergency response coverage for the growing northwest portion of Mandan while also providing a dedicated Emergency Operations Center located outside of the floodplain. The City has selected EAPC Architects Engineers as the project architect, and the design process is currently underway. If approved by voters, the goal would be to have the new fire station constructed and operational by the fall of 2028.  

The Mandan Fire Department plans to host several public information meetings in the coming months to provide residents with detailed information about the proposal and answer questions from the community. The department wants residents to have the opportunity to fully understand the project and the ballot measure before the June election. Additional information about meeting dates and locations will be announced in the near future.

Why is this ballot measure needed? Over the past few years, the City’s long-range planning process has highlighted critical needs within our fire and emergency response system. As Mandan continues to grow, current facilities and infrastructure must be strengthened to keep pace with increasing call volumes, modern operational standards, and evolving community expectations. The 10‑year strategic plan identified top priorities essential for maintaining reliable service: building and equipping Fire Station 3 to include a dedicated Emergency Operations Center, ensuring the upkeep and modernization of our existing fire stations, and securing land for a future Fire Station 4.

Sign Up for Hyper-Reach Emergency Alerts

Morton County has launched Hyper-Reach, a new emergency notification system designed to keep residents informed about severe weather, road closures, and other local emergencies.

Residents are encouraged to register to receive timely alerts and choose how they are notified, including text message, phone call, or email.

Sign up for Hyper-Reach online at hyper-reach.com/ndmortonsignup.html or text "Alert" to 701-498-1770.

If you previously signed up for CodeRED, you will need to register again for Hyper-Reach.

For more information, visit mortonnd.gov/hyperreach.

Board of Equalization to meet April 7

The City of Mandan’s Board of Equalization will meet Tuesday, Apr. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Ed “Bosh” Froehlich meeting room at Mandan City Hall, 205 2nd Ave NW. Each City of Mandan taxpayer has the right to appear before the Board of Equalization and petition for correction of the taxpayer’s assessment. Please contact the City Assessor’s office with questions at 701-667-3232 or email assessing@cityofmandan.com.

Spring Clean-Up Week begins April 18

The Public Works Department annually sets aside a week for special waste collection and free dumping at the landfill for all city residents. This year, Spring Clean-Up Week is April 18-25. The City landfill will be open on Saturday, April 18 and Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. 

Residents may place bulky items on the boulevard curb by 5 a.m. on your normally scheduled garbage days, but not more than 24 hours in advance of collection. Only items placed in front of resident houses on the boulevard will be picked up by crews. 

Keep items separate from household garbage. Spring Clean-Up items must be kept separate from household garbage and items you do not want picked up. Mark old items such as garbage cans, crates or boxes that you want to get rid of to ensure these items will be collected.

Appliances. Crews will pick up items placed on the boulevard that two people can lift, such as furniture and appliances. Appliances must be free of food and debris. 

Mobile home parks & apartments. Clean-Up crews will not be entering private streets or property, including apartment complexes. Residents in mobile home parks need to contact the park manager for Spring Clean-Up details. Apartment complex residents must place items along the curb on City maintained streets. Items should be placed away from dumpsters, garbage and recycling totes. 

For a list of items not eligible and more information visit cityofmandan.com/cleanup or call Public Works at 701-667-3240

Businesses, civic organizations, and youth groups are invited to take part in our community-wide litter clean-up throughout the month of May. The City of Mandan, in partnership with Keep North Dakota Clean, will provide supplies, route guidance and more. Volunteers who participate in May will also have a chance to win prizes!

Now in its 13^th year, this initiative focuses on cleaning up ditches along major routes in Mandan. 

Additional details:

• There are 17 designated routes for this volunteer effort.
• Routes are best suited for groups of 8-10 people, but individuals are welcome to sign up. City staff will assist in connecting solo volunteers with a group.
• Returning volunteers are encouraged to reuse their previous bright yellow or orange volunteer shirts when cleaning their route. New volunteers should submit shirt sizes when registering. Shirts will be provided as available.
• Group leaders will be asked to pick up supplies in late April.
• View available routes and sign up at cityofmandan.com/littercleanup

Everyday cleanup option. As the weather warms up, residents are encouraged to pick up litter while out walking. Please bag any trash and avoid sharp objects. Report large items such as animal carcasses or discarded tires to Public Works at 701-667-3240 or email publicworks@cityofmandan.com.

Purchase digital gift cards from local participating businesses at VisitMandan.com. Each card is delivered as a digital wallet file that appears on your phone just like a regular credit card. You can use the card to shop online or pay in person. As part of the program, the City of Mandan is contributing a 25% match that is automatically issued as a separate bonus card at no additional cost.

Western Plains Public Health (WPPH) invites you to celebrate National Public Health Week, April 6-12. This year’s theme, Ready. Set. Action!, highlights how public health efforts help protect families and build stronger communities.

As part of the week, Western Plains Public Health will be celebrating by offering free blood pressure screenings and partnering with Morton-Mandan Public Library to host a (silent) dance party. In addition, WPPH is joining local public health units across North Dakota for the Stroll N Roll North Dakota walk on Wednesday, April 8.

Residents of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get moving by walking, biking, rollerblading, or using mobility devices like wheelchairs or strollers. Participate anytime during the day. No registration or fee is required.

To learn more about this event and other National Public Health Week activities, visit westernplainsph.org/national-public-health-week-2026 or call 701.667.3370.

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The 2026 visitors brochure for Mandan and Morton County is now available. Pick up a brochure at City Hall, the Mandan Progress Organization, Mandan Park District Facilities and other tourist information stops around Bismarck and Mandan or download the brochure at https://www.cityofmandan.com/vertical/sites/%7B38C3EFDC-F4D8-4D02-9E13-0987A081A7A4%7D/uploads/2026_Mandan_Visitors_Brochure.pdf