I think they got it wrong and they've never been to Bismarck, North Dakota. USA Today published a list of the widest cities in the U.S. and Bismarck in not even in the top 10.
Thursday and Friday of this week, the National Weather Service in Bismarck is forecasting wind chills dropping to 50 degrees below zero. They are considered to be "dangerous to life-threatening."
Winter weather returns to the area tonight (Jan 24th), prompting the National Weather Service to issue warnings and advisories across the listening area.
The NWS has issued a wind advisory, effective from 10am Friday through 4am Saturday. According to the advisory, the area can expect strong winds from 30 to 50 mph.