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Commission approves one-time $50,000 contribution for Bismarcks 250th July 4 celebration

Board of City Commissioners · January 13, 2026
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Summary

City administrators and event organizers asked the commission for a one-time $50,000 increase (in addition to the citys usual $15,000 fireworks support) to expand traffic control, entertainment and family programming for the 250th anniversary event at the MDU Resources Community Bowl; the commission approved the request by roll call.

City Administrator Jason Timonic and event lead John Bollinger asked the Board of City Commissioners on Jan. 13 for a one-time additional city contribution of $50,000 to expand the July 4, 2026, 250th-anniversary celebration at the MDU Resources Community Bowl.

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