Good morning, Bismarck.

Families, NICU nurses, and former patients gathered at St. Alexius for a reunion celebrating shared experiences—uniting those who endured long hospital stays with heartfelt milestones.

A fire at Kirkwood Park Apartments on East Arbor Avenue on Friday night displaced residents as flames spread through all three floors (fire crews arrived quickly and are now assessing damage).

Students from Bismarck State College and Bismarck Public Schools are learning carpentry skills by building homes (including a duplex) in a hands-on program that has run for years; instructors say the training boosts jobsite safety and tool use expertise.

Zeeland Public School closed its doors for the final time on Thursday afternoon as former Coach Harold Bruning locked the building.

Two students will graduate on Saturday night during the final ceremony at a school that began its first graduating class in 1930.

A recent report graded some parts of the state with poor air quality, while officials say most days remain clean as they monitor pollution using modern sensors — a method that reveals differences in readings across regions.

Overnight maintenance on I-94 westbound ramps at Tyler Parkway and State Street begins tonight and will run through May 19 & 20 in Burleigh County.

Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and follow updates.

Carz-N-Cures Car Show

10 AM – 2 PM — North Dakota State Capitol — Donations appreciated — Celebrate the 10th anniversary with cars, live music, and auctions for a great cause.

15th Annual Downtowners’ Art & Wine Walk

4:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Downtown Bismarck — $42 – $48 — Sample unique wines and enjoy art from local businesses during an enchanting evening.

Summer History Camp

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. — North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum — $75 — Immerse yourself in North Dakota's history with hands-on activities and expert-led sessions over a weeklong camp.