Ryan Parish
![Mandan H.S. Adding Esports Team](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/07/RS25167_GettyImages-1125029284-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mandan H.S. Adding Esports Team
Students at Mandan High School with an affinity for video games will soon have an opportunity to engage in their favorite hobby as a legitimized extracurricular activity.
![Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota fined $125K](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/07/RS32822_GettyImages-530756643-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota fined $125K
The state's leading private health insurer has been hit with a fine for improperly denying some mental health and substance abuse claims and for failing to report suspected fraud cases.
![Best States To Start A Business — Where Does North Dakota Rank?](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/07/RS4026_235028.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Best States To Start A Business — Where Does North Dakota Rank?
One of the key factors in a business succeeding is location. With that in mind, the finance website Wallet Hub conducted a study to see which states were the best for opening a new business.
![It’s World UFO Day! Where Does ND Rank In Reported Sightings?](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/07/RS18327_GettyImages-462121959-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
It’s World UFO Day! Where Does ND Rank In Reported Sightings?
In spirit with the day, the people over at Satellite Internet put together a list that ranked each state in the U.S. in terms of reported sightings per capita.
![Trial Date Set For Mandan Man Accused Of Shooting Family Dog](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/07/RS5285_176810772.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Trial Date Set For Mandan Man Accused Of Shooting Family Dog
A Mandan man who allegedly shot and killed the family dog after it bit his son has had his trial date set.
![Details Released For Newest Attempt At Recreational Marijuana Bill](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/07/RS5015_178789915.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Details Released For Newest Attempt At Recreational Marijuana Bill
Proponents for the legalization of recreational marijuana have released detail of a newly drafted measure they hope to get on the ballot in 2020.
![Old Scam Is Making The Rounds Again](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/06/RS20493_GettyImages-949457754-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Old Scam Is Making The Rounds Again
A familiar phone scam is making the rounds in Bismarck-Mandan again.
![UPDATE: City Approves Costco Fill Station Plan](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/06/gettyimages-scott-olson-costco.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE: City Approves Costco Fill Station Plan
On Wednesday night the Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and approved the application. The approval has brought Bismarck one step closer to having it's own location of the popular big box store.
![UPDATE: Missing Infant Found, Mother Charged](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/06/LeahMae.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE: Missing Infant Found, Mother Charged
After a nearly 24-hour search, Bismarck Police said missing infant LeahMae Morsette was dropped off safe and healthy at Sanford Hospital at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
![Bismarck Police Looking For Missing 7-Month-Old Girl](http://townsquare.media/site/504/files/2019/06/LeahMae.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bismarck Police Looking For Missing 7-Month-Old Girl
Police are asking in locating a 7-month-old girl that has gone missing in Bismarck.