North Dakota Capitol grounds restricted amid suicide threat
By Michael Achterling
Published on April 21, 2026.
The North Dakota Capitol was briefly evacuated after a person threatened to commit suicide on the grounds of the building, but the threat was resolved shortly before 6 p.m. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Bismarck police, and other agencies secured a perimeter around the Capitol and restricted access to the grounds while officers worked towards a peaceful resolution. If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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