Good morning, Bismarck.

Local veterans gathered at a Minot DAV event to celebrate their sendoff ahead of the Western ND Honor Flight.

The nine veterans, including Robert Lowe and Lyle Torno, will depart Bismarck on April 26 for a two-day trip to Washington, D.C.—with a return welcome at 7 p.m. April 27.

American Airlines is again offering non-stop flights from Bismarck to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

The service now provides free Wi-Fi for loyalty members (with Wi-Fi set to be available on all flights in a few months).

Mike Schwartz has raised $90,000 toward a $100,000 goal — enough to commission a bronze statue celebrating Satchel’s historic impact at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark.

The statue, designed to capture his intensity, will be unveiled by summer 2027 once final fundraising and park board approval are complete.

Bismarck Public Schools say they are managing rising diesel prices—reporting nearly $5 per gallon—without passing the cost on to students.

Officials stress that the district has absorbed the price hike to keep fees steady.

Bismarck leaders finalized a 20-year deal with Denver-based Oak View Group to manage the Event Center & Belle Mehus Auditorium, marking a major shift in local events management.

Sanford Health celebrates Donate Life Month to boost organ donation awareness, as the Donate Life organization reports that over 100,000 Americans await lifesaving transplants.

The celebration encourages community members to learn about donating organs.

Taylor Zimmerman is a standout three-sport athlete who has balanced playing volleyball and basketball for Kidder County and softball for Wilton-Wing since seventh grade.

Her ongoing dedication and skill continue to energize local sports communities (she remains a role model for young athletes).

Dickinson State Head Softball Coach Kristen Fleury reached her 500th career win Wednesday afternoon during a doubleheader (sweeping Bismarck State) and lifted the Blue Hawks' record to 28-12 ahead of eight more regular-season games.