Name: "Tough but Fair" Book Discussion with Author Winston Satran
Start: 2026-10-05
End: 2026-10-05

North Dakota might surprise you—and that’s the point. For many, Bismarck-Mandan is a first-time destination, and it delivers far more than just another box to check. Here, you’ll find one-of-a-kind attractions and off-site venues that take events and meetings beyond the fields, courses and four walls and into unforgettable experiences.

Plenty of cities have facilities. What sets us apart? The extra. From history, culture and arts to outdoor adventure, dining and shopping, Bismarck-Mandan has it all—right on the Missouri River and surrounded by rolling hills.

As North Dakota’s capital, we combine professional infrastructure with authentic hospitality and a central location that’s easy to reach by road or air. Add in access to key industry sites, walkable downtowns and built-in pre- and post-conference adventures and you’ve got a destination that works hard—and plays even harder.

Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau

From 1972–1986, Winston Satran served as deputy warden and warden of the ND State Penitentiary. When he started, the prison was in disarray and on the verge of falling into chaos due to inadequate funding and staffing. The facility suffered from improper discipline, assaults on staff, decaying infrastructure, and broken utilities. Join us as Satran leads a four-session discussion on his book, "Tough but Fair." He will elaborate on his triumphs and challenges in instituting thriving new programs for prisoners, building respect for staff, and regaining control of the inmate population. WHEN: Monday Afternoons from 2:00pm to 3:00pm October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 WHERE: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Missouri River Room WHO: Free and open to all adults. Media is invited to attend. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: MACALLISTAR KEMMER, ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library 515 North Fifth Street, Bismarck, ND 58501

"Tough but Fair" Book Discussion with Author Winston Satran

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