Good morning, Bismarck.

The Dragon Players invite residents to try Mahjong at the Veterans Memorial Public Library’s Missouri River Room.

The group will meet every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning April 10 through June 26—no registration is required—so drop in any time.

Owner Brian Jackson started Mighty Missouri Coffee Co. in Bismarck and now roasts 1,500–2,000 pounds of coffee weekly from a facility that has shops at Kirkwood mall and inside the Bismarck YMCA—he credits his team for driving the company’s growth.

Former State Senator Ray Holmberg was sentenced to 10 years in jail and 10 years of supervised release after a long hearing on Wednesday—where investigators spoke, two victims gave impact statements, and Holmberg apologized—while his lawyers’ requests for a shorter sentence were turned down and he has 14 days to appeal.

Students at Elk Ridge Elementary's Trailblazers club, which includes 69 fourth and fifth graders, raised more than $500 through a hot cocoa fundraiser and gathered additional donations to purchase essential items like towels, shampoo, toothpaste, and body wash for a United Way homeless shelter. They also collected 800 donated items and delivered everything to the shelter to learn firsthand how their efforts help those in need.

On Wednesday, the Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission rejected a plan to set a uniform rear yard setback in Misty Waters after a public hearing where homeowners argued over fairness.

Some city officials backed the change to fix zoning issues while others warned it would hurt compliant owners—the decision may be appealed to the City Commission.

On Thursday, the North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee amended the property tax and reform bill—lowering the maximum credit to $1,250—at the request of Senate Majority Leader David Hogue.

State senators voted last Thursday to override Gov. Armstrong’s veto of a bill that would give companies a tax credit of up to $45,000 for work with Roughrider Industries— a program that trains inmates through state prisons.

The bill now goes to the House, where it must receive a two-thirds majority for law approval.

North Dakota health officials urged families to check vaccination records for measles after spring break travel, even though the state currently has no active cases.

The CDC reported 378 confirmed cases in 18 states - two deaths have been recorded - and experts warned the highly contagious virus could easily spread among unvaccinated people.

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.

Boxers & Beer Fundraiser

4-10 p.m. — Elks Lodge #1199 — Tickets available — Back and bigger than ever, this fundraising event supports the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation.

Dakota Garden Expo

3-8 p.m. — Bismarck Event Center — Check website for entry details — Explore a wide array of exhibitors showcasing garden supplies and resources for all gardening enthusiasts.