Good morning, Bismarck.

Local business updates show Interstate Engineering in Mandan has hired Angil Koper as marketing director while Apex Engineering Group in Bismarck named Jim Letzring as survey crew chief with 34 years of experience—DCN, the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund, Mandan High School, Bianco Realty and Farmers Union Insurance also announced key hires and awards that underscore our region's active business environment.

City Forester Christy Ames-Davis said the Forestry Division will begin its citywide search for elm bark beetle habitat in firewood piles starting the week of March 24th — if marked elm wood is found, homeowners must remove, burn or debark it within ten days to help prevent Dutch elm disease.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 2261 on Friday because he said the law might not follow the Constitution.

This action was his first veto since taking office.

Mandan Public Works opened the city's grass and leaf collection sites—residents now have a new way to drop off yard waste for recycling.

Bismarck city officials & the symphony orchestra are reviewing ways to keep the Fourth of July celebration going after concerns arose from the construction of a new State Laboratory.

They will decide on any changes soon so residents know if the event will continue.

The City of Bismarck Roads and Streets Department is continuing its citywide street sweeping program that will work on all residential streets as long as weather permits.

Residents are asked to follow guidelines and keep vehicles off the street to help keep the area safe.

Today, the Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Department and the North Dakota Cancer Coalition launched the Turn ND Blue campaign to raise awareness of colorectal cancer through early detection and screenings—featuring a photo contest for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

The American Cancer Society says colorectal cancer is the state's second most diagnosed and fatal cancer.

North Dakota EMS Rendezvous Conference and Tradeshow

9:00 AM – 6:45 PM — Bismarck Event Center — Registration fees apply — Explore the latest in emergency services at this engaging tradeshow.