Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, North Dakota | ||
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FIPS code 38-07200 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1035934[2] | |
Public transportation | Bis-Man Transit | |
Sales tax | 7.0%[7] | |
Website | bismarcknd.gov |
Bismarck (/ˈbɪzmɑːrk/; from 1872 to 1873: Edwinton) is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County.[8] It is the state's 2nd most populous city, after Fargo. The population was 73,622 at the 2020 census,[4] and was estimated to be 74,445 in 2022,[5] while its metropolitan population was 133,626. In 2020, Forbes magazine ranked Bismarck as the seventh fastest-growing small city in the United States.[9]
Bismarck was founded by European-Americans in 1872 on the east bank of the Missouri River. It has been North Dakota's capital city since 1889, when the state was created from the Dakota Territory and admitted to the Union.[10]
Bismarck is across the river from
The North Dakota State Capitol is in central Bismarck. The state government employs more than 4,600 in the city. As a hub of retail and health care, Bismarck is the economic center of south-central North Dakota and north-central South Dakota.
History
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples inhabited present-day central North Dakota and created successive cultures. The historic Mandan Native American tribe occupied the area long before Europeans arrived. The Hidatsa name for Bismarck is mirahacii arumaaguash ("Place of the tall willows");[12] the Arikara name is ituhtaáwe [itUhtaáwe].[13]
In 1872, European Americans founded a settlement at what was then called Missouri Crossing, so named because the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed the river there on their exploration of the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase in 1804–06. It had been an area of Mandan settlement. Later, the new town was called Edwinton, after Edwin Ferry Johnson, engineer-in-chief for the Northern Pacific Railway. Its construction of railroads in the territory attracted workers and settlers.[14]
In 1873, the Northern Pacific Railway renamed the city Bismarck in honor of
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 31.23 square miles (80.89 km2), of which 30.85 square miles (79.90 km2) is land and 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2) is water.[16]
Cityscape
The city has developed around downtown Bismarck, the center of historic development. It is distinctive because the city's major shopping center,
Much recent commercial and residential growth has occurred in the city's northern section, largely because of expanding retail centers. Among the shopping centers in northern Bismarck are
The North Dakota State Capitol complex is just north of downtown Bismarck. The 19-story Art Deco capitol is the tallest building in the state, at a height of 241.75 feet (73.69 m). Completed during the Great Depression in 1934, it replaced the original capitol building that burned to the ground in 1930. The capitol grounds encompass the North Dakota Heritage Center, the North Dakota State Library, the North Dakota Governor's Residence, the State Office Building, and the Liberty Memorial Building. The North Dakota State Penitentiary is in eastern Bismarck.
The Cathedral District, named after the Art Deco
After the completion of the Garrison Dam in 1953 by the Army Corps of Engineers, which improved flood control, the floodplain of the Missouri River became a more practical place for development. Significant residential and commercial building has occurred in this area on the city's south side. The Upper Missouri River is still subject to seasonal flooding.
Climate
Situated in the middle of the
The warmest month in Bismarck is July, with a daily mean of 71.3 °F (21.8 °C),[17] with typically wide variations between day and night. The coldest month is January, with a 24-hour average of 12.8 °F (−10.7 °C).[17] Precipitation peaks from May to September and is rather sparse in the winter. Winter snowfall is typically light to moderate, occurring with the passage of frontal systems; major storms are rare.
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record high °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
73 (23) |
81 (27) |
93 (34) |
102 (39) |
111 (44) |
114 (46) |
109 (43) |
105 (41) |
95 (35) |
79 (26) |
66 (19) |
114 (46) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 46.7 (8.2) |
49.9 (9.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
80.2 (26.8) |
87.1 (30.6) |
93.2 (34.0) |
98.3 (36.8) |
98.2 (36.8) |
93.0 (33.9) |
82.1 (27.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
49.4 (9.7) |
101.4 (38.6) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.2 (−4.9) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
41.0 (5.0) |
56.0 (13.3) |
68.3 (20.2) |
77.9 (25.5) |
84.7 (29.3) |
83.5 (28.6) |
73.4 (23.0) |
57.1 (13.9) |
40.6 (4.8) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
55.1 (12.8) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 12.8 (−10.7) |
17.5 (−8.1) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
43.2 (6.2) |
55.3 (12.9) |
65.4 (18.6) |
71.3 (21.8) |
69.6 (20.9) |
59.7 (15.4) |
44.8 (7.1) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
43.1 (6.2) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 2.4 (−16.4) |
7.2 (−13.8) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
42.4 (5.8) |
52.9 (11.6) |
57.9 (14.4) |
55.7 (13.2) |
45.9 (7.7) |
32.6 (0.3) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
8.1 (−13.3) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | −23.8 (−31.0) |
−17.6 (−27.6) |
−4.7 (−20.4) |
13.4 (−10.3) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
39.7 (4.3) |
46.2 (7.9) |
43.3 (6.3) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
15.9 (−8.9) |
−1.0 (−18.3) |
−16.0 (−26.7) |
−27.9 (−33.3) |
Record low °F (°C) | −45 (−43) |
−45 (−43) |
−36 (−38) |
−12 (−24) |
13 (−11) |
30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
32 (0) |
10 (−12) |
−10 (−23) |
−30 (−34) |
−43 (−42) |
−45 (−43) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.48 (12) |
0.52 (13) |
0.84 (21) |
1.34 (34) |
2.50 (64) |
3.36 (85) |
3.07 (78) |
2.50 (64) |
1.72 (44) |
1.43 (36) |
0.69 (18) |
0.60 (15) |
19.05 (484) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.9 (23) |
7.5 (19) |
8.5 (22) |
4.6 (12) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.5 (6.4) |
8.0 (20) |
10.1 (26) |
50.5 (128) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 10.4 | 11.6 | 9.7 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 99.8 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 9.9 | 8.7 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 8.0 | 10.1 | 44.6 |
Average relative humidity (%)
|
71.3 | 72.4 | 69.9 | 61.8 | 60.1 | 65.0 | 61.8 | 60.6 | 63.7 | 63.8 | 72.0 | 74.5 | 66.4 |
Average dew point °F (°C) | 2.3 (−16.5) |
8.6 (−13.0) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
39.6 (4.2) |
50.5 (10.3) |
54.9 (12.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
42.4 (5.8) |
32.2 (0.1) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
7.5 (−13.6) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 149.4 | 153.5 | 222.3 | 244.3 | 296.1 | 318.1 | 354.6 | 316.2 | 245.9 | 191.7 | 122.6 | 122.9 | 2,737.6 |
Percent possible sunshine | 53 | 53 | 60 | 60 | 64 | 67 | 74 | 72 | 65 | 57 | 43 | 46 | 61 |
Average ultraviolet index | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 3.9 |
Source 1: | |||||||||||||
Source 2: UV Index Today (1995 to 2022)[20] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 1,758 | — | |
1890 | 2,186 | 24.3% | |
1900 | 3,319 | 51.8% | |
1910 | 4,913 | 48.0% | |
1920 | 7,122 | 45.0% | |
1930 | 11,090 | 55.7% | |
1940 | 15,496 | 39.7% | |
1950 | 18,541 | 19.7% | |
1960 | 27,670 | 49.2% | |
1970 | 34,703 | 25.4% | |
1980 | 44,485 | 28.2% | |
1990 | 49,256 | 10.7% | |
2000 | 55,532 | 12.7% | |
2010 | 61,272 | 10.3% | |
2020 | 73,622 | 20.2% | |
2022 (est.) | 74,445 | [5] | 1.1% |
U.S. Decennial Census[21] 2020 Census[4] |
2020 census
Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2000[22] | Pop 2010[23] | Pop 2020[24] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
White alone (NH)
|
52,387 | 56,152 | 61,714 | 94.78% | 92.4% | 84.7% |
Black or African American alone (NH)
|
141 | 393 | 2,091 | 0.28% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
Alaska Native alone (NH)
|
1,846 | 2,678 | 3,389 | 3.39% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
Asian alone (NH) | 249 | 340 | 956 | 0.45% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 15 | 16 | 308 | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.4% |
Other race alone (NH) | 17 | 32 | 158 | 0.17% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 462 | 849 | 2,414 | 0.89% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 415 | 812 | 2,592 | 0.75% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
Total | 55,532 | 61,272 | 73,622 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
As of the
There were 31,739 households, the average household size of which was 2.2.
6.7% of residents were under five, 21.8% were between six and 18, and 17% were over 65. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.[27]
2010 census
As of the
There were 27,263 households, of which 27% had children under the age of 18 living with them (the lowest percentage in North Dakota[28]), 44.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the city was 38 years. 20.8% of residents were under 18; 11% were between 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 23,185 households, of which 30.2% had children under 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.
The city's population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income per household in the city was $39,422, and the median income per family was $51,477. Males had a median income of $33,804 versus $22,647 for females. The
Economy
Top employers
According to the City's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[29] the largest employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees | Percentage |
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1 | Sanford Health | 3,445 | 8.59% |
2 | State of North Dakota | 3,418 | 8.52% |
3 | Bismarck Public Schools | 2,299 | 5.73% |
4 | CHI St. Alexius Medical Center | 1,347 | 3.36% |
5 | Bismarck State College | 838 | 2.09% |
6 | Basin Electric Power Cooperative | 774 | 1.93% |
7 | MDU Resources | 756 | 1.88% |
8 | Walmart (2 locations) | 690 | 1.72% |
9 | City of Bismarck | 657 | 1.64% |
10 | University of Mary | 604 | 1.51% |
11 | Housing Industry Training (HIT) | 525 | 1.31% |
12 | Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center | 457 | 1.14% |
Total | 15,810 | 39.42% |
Unemployment rate
The United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted).[30][31]
Bismarck | Burleigh County |
Bismarck Metropolitan Statistical Area |
North Dakota |
United States | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
November 2023 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
December 2023 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
January 2024 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
February 2024 | — | — | — | — | 3.9% |
Arts and culture
The Belle Mehus Auditorium, named after a local piano teacher, is a 1914 historic building in downtown Bismarck and is a center for the arts in the area.[32] Performances of Northern Plains Dance and the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra are held there.
Theater companies in Bismarck include the Capitol Shakespeare Society,[33] Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre,[34] the Shade Tree Players children's theater group,[35] Dakota Stage Ltd,[36] University of Mary, Bismarck State College, and various high school groups. The Gannon and Elsa Forde Art Galleries are at Bismarck State College. The Missouri Valley Chamber Orchestra, founded in 2000, performs a variety of musical genres.
Libraries
Bismarck libraries include Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library[37] and North Dakota State Library.[38]
Sports
Amateur
High school and college sports are the main feature of the local athletics landscape. The athletic teams at the three public Bismarck high schools, Bismarck High School, Century High School, and Legacy High School, are known as The Demons, The Patriots, and The Sabers, respectively. The athletic teams at St. Mary's Central High School, Bismarck's Catholic high school, are known as The Saints. The teams at Bismarck State College and United Tribes Technical College are known as The Mystics and Thunderbirds, and both compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association in the Mon-Dak Conference. The teams at the University of Mary are The Marauders and compete in NCAA Division II in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Bismarck has an American Legion baseball team called the Governors.
In the fall, the accent is on high school and college football. There are spirited rivalries among the several high schools in the area. Most University of Mary football games are played in the Community Bowl. Other popular winter sports include ice hockey, wrestling and basketball.
In spring, baseball is one of the city's top amateur sports, with each high school, Bismarck State College, and The University of Mary providing teams. The University of Mary and Bismarck State College both also have a softball team. High schools and colleges also feature track and field during the spring.
In the summer, Bismarck has American Legion baseball and auto racing. The Fourth of July holiday is the height of rodeo time, with rodeos in Mandan and Bismarck. Slow-pitch softball is played by teams in the city. Bismarck is the host city of the world's largest charity softball tournament, the Sam McQuade Sr. softball tournament, in which more than 400 teams from the U.S. and Canada compete.
The
Since 2017, the Bismarck Larks, a Northwoods League expansion baseball team, have played their home games at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark.[39]
Professional
The Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League were formerly based in Bismarck. The Wizards' first season took place in 1995 in the International Basketball Association. They won one title during their International Basketball Association days (1995–2001) and two during their Continental Basketball Association days (2001–2006). They were the 2006–07 champions of the NBA D-League, their first season in the league. The team moved to Santa Cruz, California, in 2012, a year after being purchased by the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association.
Starting with the 2017 season, Bismarck was home to the
Bismarck once had a professional baseball team, the Dakota Rattlers, but the team moved to Minot after several seasons in Bismarck.
Parks and recreation
Bismarck has a large park system and an extensive network of exercise trails. The Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, established in 1927, operates many parks, swimming pools, and several golf courses within the city. The World War I Memorial Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and operated by the recreation district, serves as a community gymnasium and was recognized by a 100 Cities 100 Memorials grant in 2018.[40]
The Parks and Recreation District operates roughly 2,300 acres (930 ha) of public parkland.[41] Sertoma Park stretches more than 3 miles (4.8 km) along the banks of the Missouri River. Within the park are several miles of biking trails and the Dakota Zoo.
There are five golf courses in Bismarck: four 18-hole courses (Apple Creek Country Club, Hawktree Golf Club, Riverwood Golf Course, and Tom O'Leary Golf Course), and one nine-hole course (Pebble Creek Golf Course).
Hunting and fishing are popular in the area, with hunting seasons for deer, pheasant, and waterfowl. Fishing is a year-round sport on the Missouri River bordering Bismarck, and there are public docks on the river. From north to south, there is a dock at the Port of Bismarck, from which the Lewis and Clark passenger riverboat plies the Missouri; Fox Island Landing, about a half mile southwest of Riverwood Golf Course; and the Bismarck Dock at General Sibley Park, which has a boat ramp and picnic facilities.
In February 2007, Bismarck broke the record for the most snow angels made in one place. A total of 8,962 participants came to the capitol grounds for the event.[42]
Government
Bismarck operates under the city commission style of municipal government. Citizens elect a mayor and four commissioners on an at-large basis for terms of four years, with a limit of three consecutive terms. The commission exercises both legislative and executive powers, with each commissioner exercising oversight over several city departments. The mayor serves as president of the commission and has few powers over and above his fellow commissioners.
The current mayor is Mike Schmitz.[43] The city commission meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Education
Elementary, middle and high schools
The
Three Bismarck Catholic parishes operate primary schools (kindergarten through eighth grade): St. Mary's Grade School, St. Anne's Grade School, and Cathedral Grade School. St. Mary's Grade School, founded in 1878, is the oldest continuously operating elementary school in North Dakota.
The city has three
Higher education
There are three colleges and a university in Bismarck. The
Media
Bismarck is served by the
Television
Bismarck is the center of a television market covering most of western North Dakota and portions of Montana. Five stations are based in Bismarck. The four commercial stations have rebroadcasters in Minot, Williston, and Dickinson. The stations are:
- World, 3.3 Minnesota Channel, 3.4 PBS Kids
- ATSC RF channel 26) – virtual channels26.1 BEK Prime
Bismarck also carries
Radio
Bismarck supports 27 radio stations. Most of the commercial stations are owned by either iHeartMedia or Cumulus Media. Many of the lower frequency stations are broadcasters of national Christian radio networks. The local stations are:
FM frequencies
- KBMK 88.3 FM (Contemporary Christian music) K-Lovenetwork affiliate
- translator
- Faith Radio from the University of Northwestern - St Paul
- Air 1affiliate
- Public Radio) Prairie Public Radio
- KXRP 91.3 FM (Christian) Family Radio affiliate
- KPHA 91.7 FM (Catholic) Real Presence Radio
- Adult Contemporary) "Mix 92.9"
- 3ABNaffiliate
- KQDY 94.5 FM (Country) "KQ 94.5"
- KJIT-LP
- KBYZ 96.5 FM (Classic rock) "The Walleye"
- KKCT 97.5 FM (Top 40/CHR) "Hot 97-5"
- KACL 98.7 FM (Classic hits) "Cool 98.7"
- K259AF 99.7 FM translator simulcasting KFYR-AM
- KLBE-LP 100.7 FM (Christian rock) "Club Radio"
- Mainstream Rock) "Rock 101"
- Community Radio) "Radio Access"
- KUSB 103.3 FM (Country) "US 103.3"
- KNDR 104.7 FM (Contemporary Christian music)
- KKBO 105.9 FM (Country) "Big Rig 105.9"
- KJIT-LP 106.7 FM (Contemporary Christian music) Radio 74affiliate
- Classic Hits) "Mojo 107.5"
AM frequencies
- Classic Hits/Top 40/CHR) "K-Fire"
- KXMR 710 AM (Sports) "ESPN 710"
- KBMR 1130 AM (Classic country) "Bismarck's original country station"
- KLXX 1270 AM (Talk)
- KDKT 1410 AM (Sports) "Fox Sports Radio 1410"
- WQDL503 1610 AM (Traveler's Information Station), North Dakota Department of Transportation
NOAA Weather Radio station WXL78 broadcasts from Bismarck on 162.475 MHz.
Infrastructure
Health care
Bismarck is a regional center for health care. The city has two hospitals: CHI St. Alexius Medical Center (285-bed) and Sanford Health (238-bed). When it opened in 1885, St. Alexius was the first hospital in Dakota Territory and the Catholic facility is the oldest health care provider in the state. St. Alexius and Medcenter One have joined forces to form the Bismarck Cancer Center.[50] Medcenter One was founded in 1908 as Bismarck Evangelical Hospital. In 1955, it was renamed Bismarck Hospital. In 1984, it was renamed MedCenter One, and in 2012, it became part of the Sanford Health system.[51]
Transportation
Public transit
The Capital Area Transit System (CAT), operated by Bis-Man Transit, began operations in May 2004.[52] This public bus system has eleven routes throughout Bismarck and Mandan, Monday-Saturday. Bis-Man Transit also operates a para-transit service for senior citizens and people with disabilities.[53]
Bismarck had electric streetcar service from 1904 to 1931.
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines.[54]
Aviation
Bismarck Municipal Airport is south of the city. It has the largest passenger volume in western North Dakota and the second highest within the state. The airport is served by United Express, Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, and American Eagle. A new $15 million terminal opened in May 2005. The previous terminal was built in the mid-1960s and expanded in the mid-1970s. After a windstorm collapsed part of the roof connecting the expanded terminal to the original building, officials decided to demolish the entire complex and build the new terminal.
Rail service
The
Roadways
Two federal highways pass through Bismarck. Interstate 94 runs east–west through the city. The north–south U.S. Route 83 merges in north Bismarck with Interstate 94 and runs east for roughly 25 miles (40 km) before turning south.
Walking and cycling
BisParks BCycle is a public
Notable people
- Sam Aanestad, dentist and California state legislator[57]
- David Andahl, businessman and politician[58]
- Shane Balkowitsch, American wet plate photographer[59]
- Carmen Berg, Playboy playmate (July 1987)
- Leslie Bibb, actress[60]
- Paula Broadwell,[61] a consultant and author[62] and extramarital partner of General David Petraeus[63]
- governor of North Dakota, 24th Treasurer of the United States[64]
- Gary Cederstrom, Major League Baseball umpire[65]
- Neil Churchill, Bismarck businessman and baseball executive[66]
- Dale Clausnitzer, Minnesota state legislator and businessman[67]
- Kent Conrad, U.S. senator[68]
- Ronnie Cramer, artist, filmmaker
- printmaker and book illustrator[69]
- Weston Dressler, Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback[70]
- Shannon Galpin, activist and adventurer
- Linnea Glatt, post-modern sculptor and installationist
- Melissa Grunlan, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University[71]
- Todd Hendricks, former professional football player
- Governor of North Dakota (2000–2010)[72]
- Clay Jenkinson, Author, Thomas Jefferson scholar
- Thomas S. Kleppe, former Bismarck mayor, 41st U.S. Secretary of the Interior[73]
- Brock Lesnar, wrestler and former heavyweight UFC champion[74]
- Jamalcolm Liggins, professional football player
- Cara Mund, Miss America 2018
- Fannie Almara Quain, first woman born in North Dakota to earn a doctor of medicine[76]
- John Andrew Rea, newspaper editor, helped draft the state constitution
- Mel Ruder, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist[77]
- Governor of North Dakota, 29th U.S. Secretary of Agriculture[78]
- Jonathan Twingley, artist, illustrator and novelist[79]
- Carson Wentz, professional football player for the Los Angeles Rams[80]
List of mayors of Bismarck, North Dakota
- Edmond Hackett; 1875
- John A. Mclean; 1875–1877
- George Peoples; 1877–1881
- R. B. Thurston; 1881–1882
- James W Raymond; 1882–1884
- John P. Dunn; 1884–1885
- John E. Carland; 1885–1886
- Israel P Hunt; 1886–1887
- William A. Bently; 1887–1890
- Isaac P. Baker; 1890–1891
- William A. Bently; 1891–1892
- Edward S. Allen; 1892–1894
- Albert N. Leslie; 1894–1896
- Edward G. Patterson; 1896–1900
- Francis H. Register; 1901–1905
- William H. Webb; 1905–1907
- Francis R. Smyth; 1907–1909
- Erastus A. Williams; 1909–1913
- Arthur W. Lucas; 1913–1921
- Amil P. Lenhart; 1921–1937
- Obert A. Olson; 1937–1938
- Neil O. Churchill; 1939–1946
- Amil P. Lenhart; 1946–1950
- Thomas S. Kleppe; 1950–1954
- Evan Lips; 1954–1966
- Ed V. Lahr; 1966–1974
- Robert O. Heskin; 1974–1978
- Eugene Leary; 1978–1986
- Marlan Haakenson; 1986–1990
- Bill Sorensen; 1990–2002
- John Warford; 2002–2014
- Mike Seminary; 2014–2018
- Steve Bakken; 2018–2022[81]
- Mike Schmitz; 2022–present[43]
See also
Notes
- ^ Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. the highest and lowest temperature readings during an entire month or year) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020.
- ^ Records for Bismarck have been kept at the Bismarck Municipal Airport since January 1948 and at an undisclosed location from October 1874 to December 1947.
References
- ^ "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bismarck, North Dakota
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- City of Bismarck – Official Website
- Bismarck, North Dakota at Curlie
- Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911. .
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- Bismarck, capital of North Dakota (1916) from the Digital Horizons website
- Bismarck, capital of North Dakota (1923) from the Digital Horizons website