Good morning, Bismarck.

On Saturday, the local Pink Ladies Dart League held its first event at Moose Lodge with over 60 participants playing darts to raise funds and awareness for cancer.

Founder Cathy Job said the event helps those battling cancer and moves the group toward qualifying for the state tournament in South Dakota — a new step in the effort.

Mike Anderson in the North Dakota Outdoors segment shared birdwatching tips, and conservation biologist Sandra Johnson explained that the state's wetlands, prairies, and wildlife refuges offer great spots to see migrating and breeding birds.

Johnson said that using essential tools like binoculars and a phone app (Merlin) helps identify birds, and state parks (popular with locals) provide extra opportunities.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong said state agencies must operate more efficiently after he signed the state’s largest budget ever as he addressed oil and infrastructure challenges at a western conference—his remarks come amid concerns about revenue dips and rising costs.

He explained that controlling government growth is vital to manage the strains on public services from new oil production methods and expanding projects.

Bismarck's 3rd St. will have one lane closed in each direction starting Monday for concrete pavement repairs between Bismarck Expressway and Main Avenue — the work is expected to last several months with remaining lanes fixed later.

Seventeen-year-old Urszula Sawinska has volunteered once a week at Sanford Health in Bismarck since January through the Volunteer Inpatient Program while also working as a CNA at a nursing home—she says this experience gives her a new view of healthcare that may shape her future career.

Mandan Braves’ soccer team won its first state title when it beat Minot 2-0 on Saturday, May 31.

Leading goal scorer Sarah Helderop scored both goals as she helped the team win a tournament that included victories over Shanley and Grand Forks Red River - a historic achievement for the program.

Science Debunked

6-8 p.m. — North Dakota's Gateway to Science — $25 per person — Test popular myths with hands-on experiments and discover what's fact and what's fiction.