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City Current – Mandan 2026-07-08
Published: Jul 8, 2026
Mandan Celebrates 4th of July with Major Fireworks Show, Parade, and Community Events
Mandan celebrated America's 250th 4th of July with significant events, including a July 3rd Pyro Musical Fireworks Show that was a hit and plans are being made to repeat it next year. The parade had an estimated 50,000 attendees lining Main Street. City departments, including City Hall, Fire Station, and Public Works, collaborated to construct a float for the celebration. Large American and North Dakota flags were carried by approximately 80 people each. Other events included baseball games, rodeo, Art in the Park, a road race with nearly a thousand runners, and skydiving operations from the Mandan airport. The fireworks contractor is known for 'fireballs,' which were experienced as having significant heat. A rain and hail storm on July 3rd impacted some events, but the evening turned out to be clear and beautiful. Employee recognition for service milestones (3-30 years) was held quarterly, with most employees and their families attending.
Mandan City Commission Meeting Recap and Public Access Information Provided
The episode recapped the July 7th Mandan City Commission meeting, noting the welcome of new Commissioner Heidi Blavik for her second meeting. The Dakota Media Access platform, including its website, app, Government Access Channel 602HD, and Radio Access 102.5 FM, provides access to meeting recordings and information. The program highlighted the importance of public access to civic government proceedings.
City Commission Approves Reservoir Coating Project Bids and Discusses Major Wastewater Plant and Landfill Projects
The city commission approved bids for the Southside Reservoir Coating Project, with bids coming in slightly higher than anticipated. Five competitive bids were received. A budget amendment of $30,000 to $40,000 was made to facilitate the project. Additionally, a new business item involved AE2S working on the wastewater treatment plant expansion project, which is estimated to cost over $100 million. The agreement with AE2S for engineering services is approximately $1.8 to $1.9 million. The landfill excavation and authorization for bids is also a significant project aimed at extending the landfill's life.
Memorial Highway and Multiple Street Projects Nearing Completion in Mandan
The Memorial Highway construction project is nearing completion, with phase one on the east end scheduled to wrap up on July 9th. Finishing touches like sidewalks, multi-use trails, and landscaping are being completed. On the west end, traffic patterns have shifted due to work by Northern Improvement, including underground utility work. The intersection of 14th Street and Collins Avenue has had its north-south stop signs removed temporarily to gather traffic pattern data, comparing it with data from when Lewis and Clark School was in operation. The First Street reconstruction project is underway with concrete paving, experiencing minor delays due to unexpected underground pipe issues, and is being done in conjunction with the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Near Lewis and Clark, some streets are being reconstructed due to original issues, with asphalt roadways being replaced quickly. At AA corners on Red Trail, a complete street reconstruction is happening because previous patching was not effective, involving new ADA accessible aprons.
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