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Protecting against West Nile
Take steps to reduce mosquitoes in your neighborhood - full story

Multi-County Burn Ban Modified
Multi-County Burn Ban is modified May 12th, - full story

Posting of Signs on Public Property Prohibited
Warmer weather means rummage sale season. - full story

BBPH Participates in Lead in Venison Study
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health will host a test site to measure - full story

Test of ND Amber Alert Plan
The annual test of the Amber Alert Plan takes place May 16, 2 - 3 PM - full story

Valley Drive Closed on May 15 from 5 to 9 PM
This event was rescheduled from Saturday May 10. - full story

City Forestry Begins Spring Cankerworm Control
Aerial application of environmentally safe Bt begins week of May 19 - full story

Load Restrictions in Bismarck Cease May 7th
Load restrictions in the City of Bismarck will cease to be in effect - full story

Bismarck Police to Present:
“A Guide to Gang Recognition and Local Response to Gang Activity” - full story

Household Hazardous Waste Request for Proposal
City of Bismarck is seeking cost proposals for the Household Hazardous - full story

Bismarck Fire Department Urges Citizen Fire Safety
City of Bismarck Fire Department urges citizen fire safety measures - full story

Request for Hayland Bids - Public Works
Request for Hayland Bids - full story

Closure of Ottawa Street North of 43rd Ave.
Monday, April 28th, Ottawa St. North of 43rd Ave. will be closed - full story

Street Closure To Thru Traffic
Effective immediately - 19th closed to thru traffic - full story

Posting of Political Campaign Signs
Political campaign signs may be posted beginning April 26th - full story

Citizens Urged to Prepare for All Digital TV
After February 17, 2009, full-power television stations will broadcast - full story

City News Articles



		Bismarck Burleigh Public Health Participates in Lead In Venison Study Bismarck Burleigh Public Health will be hosting a test site for those participating in a study measuring the risk, if any of consuming wild game harvested with lead bullets. The study is being conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the North Dakota Department of Health. Everyone Is Encouraged To Participate. Bismarck Burleigh Public Health will be hosting one of the testing sites from Friday, May 16, and Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23, 2008. No appointments will be taken. People willing to participate in the study can show up without an appointment at Bismarck Burleigh Public Health, 500 East Front Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 – 5:00 PM. Please note: The testing sites will not be open on the weekends or on Memorial Day. The study will test the blood lead levels of 680 people of all ages. The study will compare blood lead levels of people who eat venison with the lead levels of those who don’t. The study in will attempt to determine whether eating wild game harvested with lead bullets results in increased blood lead levels. All people are encouraged to participate, whether they eat wild game or not. Researchers from the CDC and the Department of Health will interview each participant for about 10 minutes and then draw blood to test for lead levels. The testing will be done free of charge, and each person who participates will receive his or her test results in the mail. Complete analysis of the data and blood specimens collected will require several months; however, it is anticipated that preliminary results, as well as the lead levels, will be available before the fall hunting season. More information is available on the Department of Health website at www.ndhealth.gov. Anyone with questions about the study may call the North Dakota Department of Health at 701.328.2372. Anyone with questions about the test site may contact Bismarck Burleigh Public Health at 701.355.1540.