Good morning, Bismarck.

A cattle truck crash injured the driver and 26 head of cattle early Saturday near Napoleon — the driver was taken to the hospital while Steele Veterinary clinic and emergency responders from Napoleon and Logan County moved the cattle.

Bismarck Larks and the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation celebrated 60 years of the Medora Musical with a free event at the Northern Pacific Railway Depot — visitors enjoyed Western activities and a petting zoo.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department partnered with the University of North Dakota on a catfish study to lower the number of black bullheads in Sweetbriar Lake west of Mandan.

Fisheries crews stocked over 4,000 channel catfish from Lake Oahe, which reduced the bullhead count by 44% during the first growing season — a result that shows the benefit of the state agency and university working together.

Dr. Dan Dalan, an allergist at Essentia Health in Fargo, said that wildfire smoke carries tiny particles by wind—making allergy symptoms worse when combined with seasonal pollens like oak, birch and walnut.

He advised people with allergies to spend less time outdoors when air quality is low—starting medicine before symptoms begin can help.

North Dakota Vision Services and the School for the Blind have helped people with vision loss since 1908 and serve about 21,000 North Dakotans who cannot see well—even when wearing glasses.

Director Emily Stenberg-Brown said the department held outreach events in Minot earlier this week to offer free help with home visits and learning new ways to manage vision loss.

Pet owners must secure their dogs and cats with harnesses, seat belts, crates or carriers when traveling to keep everyone safe and avoid fines.

North Dakota has no specific pet restraint laws but law enforcement may cite reckless driving if an unsecured animal distracts the driver — owners are urged to check state rules when traveling across state lines.

Bismarck State pitcher Kathryn Sliman threw the first no-hitter in school history and was named to the NJCAA All-Region 13 Team—freshman infielder Brielle Wrangham and high school graduate Jersey Berg also made the team.

AARP Smart Driver Course

10-11 a.m. — Burleigh County Senior Adults — $20 for members, $25 for non-members — Learn defensive driving skills and possibly save on car insurance.

STEM Expo 2025

10 AM – 1 PM — Bismarck Municipal Ballpark — Free entry — Experience hands-on STEM learning with exciting activities and prizes for kids of all ages.