Good morning, Bismarck.

Duey Johnson began hosting charity events in 2008 to support cancer patients + later added scholarships for nursing students and continued fundraisers through his flooring business.

Despite personal losses, he still helps the community with generous local efforts.

The city is accepting nominations for its annual Humanitarian Award — honoring one adult, one youth, and one business or nonprofit for community service.

Nominations are due April 30 and can be submitted online or by email.

Bismarck turned day-to-day operations for its event center and auditorium over to Oak View Group under a 20-year contract with $5 million in planned upgrades (box seats and suites among them).

The city will monitor services through a board while keeping ownership of the venues.

Pandora will open in Kirkwood Mall this summer, offering handcrafted jewelry like charm bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

The store will be located across from Tilt Studio.

Students at Bismarck State College say gambling is rising as peer pressure and easy-to-use apps boost interest in games like blackjack and online sports bets, and experts advise knowing your limits + exploring safer alternatives.

Bismarck High School students are planning a 5K race to honor teacher Jody Olheiser’s lasting impact on the school community + the annual event celebrates her cherished legacy.

University of Mary hosts an engineering race day as the capstone project for sophomore design classes, with teams including mechanical & electrical & civil engineering students who compete in timed design challenges.

The ND State Penitentiary will soon screen new inmates for brain injury as part of a program funded by a $550,000 Department of Justice grant in partnership with the North Dakota Brain Injury Network & will offer classes during orientation along with treatment groups for those who test positive.

Bismarck is running a chlorine gas leak drill today at its water treatment facility — a test of emergency protocols — as officials ensure a prompt safety response if a leak occurs.