Welcome to Mandan
Mandan’s slogan, “Where the West Begins,” embodies our community’s rugged and hearty nature evident in our terrain, people, annual celebrations, and heritage, first as a village for the Mandan tribe, then a cavalry fort, railroad town and hub for area ranchers and farmers. Today, Mandan is a growing city passionately retaining its hometown atmosphere and history. Our community bursts with pride when hosting special events that draw thousands of visitors year after year.
Latest News
Dec. 1, 2025 Mandan e-Messenger
Dec. 1, 2025 MPO and Pegasus Illuminations to Attempt World Record NYE Firework Show
Nov. 25, 2025 MAIN STREET CLOSURE PLANNED FOR NOV. 28
Nov. 21, 2025 Memorial Highway Weekly Newsletter
Nov. 15, 2025 Memorial Highway Weekly Newsletter
Nov. 14, 2025 Memorial Highway Snow Removal Plan
Nov. 14, 2025 Traffic Shift Planned on Memorial Highway
Nov. 12, 2025 Road Closure Expected – Lohstreter Road
Nov. 12, 2025 Intersection of 32nd Ave SE & Memorial Highway Closed
Nov. 7, 2025 I-194 Eastbound Memorial Highway Exit is Re-Opened
Nov. 6, 2025 Memorial Highway Weekly Newsletter
Nov. 1, 2025 Temporary Ramp Closure Expected
Nov. 1, 2025 Mandan e-Messenger
Public Works Announcement - Snow Equipment Training & Trial Runs
Oct. 30, 2025 32nd Ave Road Closure
Oct. 23, 2025 Traffic Shift on Memorial Highway
Beautification Recognition Program Winners Announced
ProntoChore Wins Mandan Business Pitch Challenge
Memorial Hwy Work Moves to 40th Ave SE
Bids & RFPs
The City of Mandan strives to provide a current list of requests for bids, qualifications and proposals below and will make every effort to issue an e-mail update when a new item is posted.
The official source for publication remains the Mandan News. To subscribe, call (701) 250-8210.
Events
Dec. 5: Holly & Jolly: Story, Sing, & Share with Janna Marie: 10:15-11 a.m., Morton Mandan Public Library, Tree Decorating Party at the PlayLab: 3:30-5:15 p.m., 701 5th St SW, Mandan, ELF: All-Ages Interactive Movie Night!: 6 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 6: Victorian Christmas - A Yuletide Social: 11-4:30 p.m., Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Santa Comes to Copper Dog: 1-3 p.m., Copper Dog Cafe, Up on the Loft-Top: Friends of MMPL Open House: 6-9 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library, Mandan Holiday Lights on Main - Cocoa, Cookies, and Reindeer!: 6-8 p.m., Dykshoorn Park, Magical Tea Fundraiser: Second Seating (Friends of MMPL Event): 6-8 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 7: Pause & Pour into Yourself: 2:30 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library, Christmas at the Depot: 4-8 p.m., 401 W Main St, Mandan
Dec. 9: Create-A-Snow Globe Class (Grades 3-5): 4-4:30 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library, Piece on Earth: Puzzle Swap & Social: 5-7 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 10: Community Mosaic Assembly Night: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 11: Mandan High School Community Celebration!: 9:25 a.m., 2335 4th Ave NW, Mandan, Story with Morti: Story + Activity with the Bookmobile Crew: 4:15-4:45 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library, Abracadabra at the Library: Magic Show Performed by Nick MacArthur: 6-7 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 13: North Dakota Santa Run: 4 p.m., 411 W Main St., Mandan
Dec. 14: Light the Blockhouse Hike: 5-7:30 p.m., Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Dec. 16: All is Calm: Medi Yin Yoga & Sound Bath FREE Class: 5:30-6:15 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 17: SPARK at the Library: 10:15-11 a.m. & 4:15-5 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 18: After Hours at the Barn: 5-6:30 p.m., The Innovation Barn, Bells by Candlelight: 5:30-7 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 19: Community Mosaic Assembly Night: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library Ugly Christmas Sweater Jam: 5-7:30 pm., Cappuccino on Collins, Storytime with Mrs. Claus + Treats & Arctic Activities: 6-6:30 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library, Up on the Loft-Top: An Open House Above Dykshoorn Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Dec. 20: Grinch & Coffee: 9-11 a.m., Classic Rock Coffee
Dec. 30: Special Olympics Mandan Taco in a Bag Fundraiser: 5-7 p.m., Mandan Eagles
Jan. 8: The Topical Life with AARP ND--Scam I am: Government Agency...or Imposter?: 6-7 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Jan. 9: Acoustic by Candlelight: Candlelight Concert with 2 Blind Mice: 5:30-7 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
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