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Fun for the whole family! New Years Eve night starting at 7:30pm New Life Churches Celebrate Recovery group wants to Celebrate with you at the Dream Center Bismarck! Join us for our 2nd New Years Eve Party, bringing in the New Years with games, worship, speakers, prizes, food and community. This is a safe place to be all night as we bring in the New Years together! Lets worship with NCR Collective from 10pm into the New Years! Come share your story with Sober Talk with Brothers Brandon, grab the mic during Karaoke, take a photo with friends in the Photo Booth, snack on food and drinks (No Alcohol), spend a moment with the Lord asking what needs to be left behind and what should be started new as we enter into the new year. Kids will have games/prizes, face painting and so much more! We will have security and volunteers all night serving you and keeping the night safe and fun! Bring the family and friends for part of the night or the whole night! Any questions or if you want to help with event please reach out to us or contact Josh 701-954-8321

North Dakota Santa Run Postponed to Saturday, December 20 Due to Extreme Cold
Mandan, N.D. – The Mandan Progress Organization has announced the postponement of the 2025 North Dakota Santa Run, originally scheduled for Saturday, December 13, due to dangerously cold temperatures and extreme wind chills forecast for race day.

With participant, staff, and volunteer safety as the top priority, the in-person event has been moved to Saturday, December 20, 2025, with all race activities, street closures, and event logistics adjusted accordingly.
“We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all runners,” said Matt Schanandore, Executive Director. “Postponing the race allows us to uphold our safety standards while still giving participants the festive holiday experience they look forward to each year.”

The Santa Run will begin at 4:15 p.m. on December 20 and will start and finish on Main Street next to Dykshoorn Park under the glow of the Mandan Holiday Lights on Main. The event raises funds for Hope Manor – Sober Living Homes and supports addiction recovery programs in the community.

Rescheduled Street Closures – Saturday, December 20
To ensure a safe and enjoyable race experience, the following temporary road closures and parking restrictions will now be in effect on Saturday, December 20:
Street Closures & Restrictions
• Main Street from 3rd Ave NW to 6th Ave NW will be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• No parking will be enforced in this Main Street closure area during the same timeframe.
• The south side parking lane of Main Street from Dykshoorn Park west to 10th Ave NW will be posted no parking from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• At 4:00 p.m., Main Street traffic will be restricted between 6th Ave NW and 10th Ave NW to allow space for the start of the race.
• 10th Ave SW from 3rd St SW to 7th St SW will also be posted no parking for participant safety.
• Runners will travel through neighborhood streets using 8th Ave SW and 9th Ave SW between 1st St SW and 7th St SW.
Access & Detours
• West Main Street access will remain open for those visiting the Morton Mandan Public Library, including for packet pickup.
• Detours will be available along First Street from 3rd Ave NW to 6th Ave NW.
• Commercial trucks and oversized vehicles are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Updated Packet Pickup Schedule
Packet pickup has been updated as follows:
• Friday, December 12 – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Morton Mandan Public Library – Community Room
• Saturday, December 13 – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Morton Mandan Public Library – Community Room
• Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19 – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Mandan Progress Organization Office
• Saturday, December 20 (Race Day) – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Outside the Mandan Progress Organization Office prior to the race
All registered participants will receive their Santa suits, long-sleeve shirts, finisher medals, and tote bags.

Virtual Participation Option
Participants unable to attend the rescheduled event may complete the race virtually.
To request a virtual participation option, visit:
https://bit.ly/VirtualSantaRun25
Runners are encouraged to pick up their race packets in person.
Any packets requested by mail will be sent after Christmas.

The North Dakota Santa Run continues to be a cherished statewide tradition, bringing families, runners, and community members together to celebrate the season and raise awareness for addiction recovery.
For more information about the Santa Run or updated street closures, visit VisitMandan.com, SantaRunND.com, or contact the Mandan Progress Organization at 701-751-2983.

Main Street Closures Planned for the 2025 North Dakota Santa Run – Saturday, December 13
Mandan, N.D. – The Mandan Progress Organization will host the 2025 North Dakota Santa Run in downtown Mandan on Saturday, December 13, 2025, beginning at 4:15 p.m. This festive 5K invites participants of all ages to run or walk through the holiday glow of Main Street—dressed head-to-toe as Santa Claus—all in support of Hope Manor – Sober Living Homes and local addiction recovery programs.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable race experience, several temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect:

Street Closures & Restrictions
• Main Street from 3rd Ave NW to 6th Ave NW will be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13.
• No parking will be enforced in this Main Street closure zone during the same timeframe.
• South side parking lane of Main Street from Dykshoorn Park west to 10th Ave NW will be posted no parking from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• At 4:00 p.m., Main Street traffic will be restricted between 6th Ave NW and 10th Ave NW to allow space for runners during the race start.
• 10th Ave SW from 3rd St SW to 7th St SW will also be marked no parking to maintain a safe race route.
• Runners will travel through neighborhood streets using 8th Ave SW and 9th Ave SW between 1st St SW and 7th St SW as part of the course.

Access & Detours
West Main Street access will remain open for visitors to the Morton Mandan Public Library, including race day packet pickup.
Detours will be available along First Street from 3rd Ave NW to 6th Ave NW.
Commercial trucks and oversized vehicles are encouraged to use alternative routes.

The North Dakota Santa Run continues a beloved statewide tradition and returns to Mandan for its second year, bringing families, runners, and community members together to celebrate the season and raise awareness for addiction recovery.

For more information about the Santa Run or street closures, visit VisitMandan.com, SantaRunND.com, or contact the Mandan Progress Organization at 701-751-2983.

The area needs your help today! To raise awareness and donations, Bismarck-Mandan community members are braving the weather today in the Freezin’ for a Reason campaign. Volunteers are standing outside on the corner of 12th Street and Bismarck Expressway until 7pm tonight to collect coats, sweaters, gloves, or anything that can keep someone warm.

Here are 20 strange, surprising, and spooky facts about Halloween that might just make you see the holiday in a whole new light. From turnip lanterns to pet costumes, Halloween has a weird and wonderful history!
🎃 20 Odd Halloween Facts
1. Jack-o'-lanterns were originally carved from turnips, not pumpkins.
2. The Michael Myers mask in the movie "Halloween" was a repurposed William Shatner mask from Star Trek.
3. Pumpkins are technically fruits, not vegetables.
4. Illinois is the Pumpkin Capital of the World, producing over 500 million pounds annually.
5. The word “witch” comes from the Old English “wicce,” meaning “wise woman”.
6. Halloween has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season.
7. Black cats were once considered good luck, especially in ancient Egypt.
8. Candy corn was originally called “Chicken Feed” when it was first marketed in the 1880s.
9. The world’s largest pumpkin weighed over 2,600 pounds, grown in Italy in 2021.
10. Pet costumes are a booming business, with Americans spending over $500 million annually on dressing up their furry friends.
11. Some people used to wear animal skins and heads during Samhain to ward off spirits.
12. Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday in the U.S., after Christmas.
13. In medieval Europe, people believed that wearing costumes would confuse evil spirits.
14. The tradition of trick-or-treating may have evolved from “souling,” where the poor begged for food in exchange for prayers for the dead.
15. Bobbing for apples was originally a courting ritual, not just a party game.
16. The fear of Halloween is called “Samhainophobia.”
17. In Hollywood, Halloween is considered a lucky day to release horror films, thanks to its eerie vibe.
18. Some Halloween superstitions say that if a single woman sees a spider on Halloween, it’s the spirit of a loved one watching over her.
19. In the 1950s, candy companies pushed Halloween as a candy-centric holiday, replacing homemade treats with packaged sweets.
20. The Guinness World Record for most lit jack-o'-lanterns on display is over 30,000, set in Keene, New Hampshire.