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Bismarck State College is hosting a campus event where locals and students share personal stories to remember 9/11, offering a space to reflect on the day’s impact + honor those affected.

McCabe United Methodist Church in Bismarck will host its Annual Free Clothing Giveaway from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday where residents can pick up donated clothes & connect with neighbors.

North Dakota HHS reported the first West Nile virus death of 2026 and recorded 25 cases so far; officials urge residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Madeline Verdouw, one of the state’s top swimmers from Bismarck High, earned a Division I scholarship and will race at the University of South Dakota next season.

She won four state championships and is chasing a state record in the hundred breaststroke.

While biking near Tyler Parkway and Canyon Drive, local resident Ryan Warner noticed dust from a contractor dry-cutting concrete and asked them to stop because children + workers were at risk; the contractor immediately halted work and called a supervisor.

North Dakota Tribal College System hosted its second annual Farm to Table event in Bismarck, showcasing community gardens and local greenhouses (attendance increased from 125 to 175) as part of efforts to boost food sovereignty.

Students, faculty, tribal partners and state leaders gathered to celebrate innovative agriculture programs.

Bismarck State College is hosting a free storytelling panel to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

The event will share campus memories, photos, and commemorative posters with local residents.

Collectors at the Antique Mall are shifting from century-old Victorian treasures to mid-century modern pieces as younger buyers favor chrome items and neon, uranium-glow plates that spark nostalgic memories.

Appraisers note the change highlights a new trend in local collecting.