BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The week of October 6, 2025, was full of community stories that the KX News team visited and covered. From a Mandan K9 retirement to a hometown heroes return to Minot. The peace garden state was full of feel-good stories you may have missed.

After six years on the job, Mandan Police K9 Kupper is officially off duty, trading his badge for a tennis ball and a well-earned retirement with his handler, Sgt. Josh Scherr.

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library has been recognized for its service by receiving the Future-Focused award, one of four libraries across the state to receive this recognition.

Thanks to the Mandan Eagles Club, the cost of the Trunk-or-Treat won’t hit quite so hard. The Eagles club recently donated $1,500 to the Mandan Police Department to h

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