Good morning, Bismarck.

Charities are organizing Bismarck’s first gaming conference (gaming-focused) to bring nonprofits together for fundraising streams, panels, and charity game-a-thons that will raise money and recruit volunteers in the coming weeks.

The Bismarck Event Center dedicated “The Sorensen Suite” Wednesday to honor former mayor Bill Sorensen—he served on the city commission about 20 years, including three terms as mayor from 1990 to 2002, and helped expand what is now the Event Center.

Rival youth hockey teams in Mandan are selling “Mandan Strong” T-shirts to raise money for families affected by a recent tragedy, with shirts available at this season’s games + through the league's online store.

Fall harvest is progressing across the region, with some farmers near completion while others are delayed by recent rain, and local grain elevators are scheduling deliveries to handle the incoming crop.

Rising diesel prices are keeping costs high for North Dakota farmers even after harvest, squeezing margins and prompting some to delay equipment maintenance + seek cheaper suppliers this winter.

Capital Electric has proposed an 8% rate increase for 2027 (affecting member bills starting next year).

Bismarck's Forestry Division will remove about half of boulevard and public right-of-way ash trees over the next 4 to 5 years to limit emerald ash borer damage, prioritizing trees with structural concerns and treating remaining trees with insecticide on a three-year cycle.

Residents can share concerns by calling 701-335-1700 (option 3) or emailing [email protected].

Bismarck's Forestry Division will start a multi-year Emerald Ash Borer management plan to remove about half of boulevard ash trees over the next four to five years and treat the remainder with insecticide to stagger losses, while the city finalizes a replanting plan.

Linton-HMB will play in this week's Dakota Bowl quarterfinals, marking the Lions' third straight quarterfinal appearance and the team says it belongs at this stage.