Good morning, Bismarck.

The search for Tucker Archambault continues in Fort Yates as tribal leadership warns residents to avoid scam fundraisers that falsely claim family support, and law enforcement is coordinating with K-9 teams and the tribal game and fish department this week.

Sky Chief Park’s bridge linkage project earned the 2026 Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program award for accessibility from the CRT — a national honor for a local trail project.

Bismarck State College partners with AeroVironment to launch a two-year Defense Technology Technician AAS pilot program starting in fall 2026 — offering scholarships to six students — to boost career opportunities in local defense tech training.

People in SNAP who lost food from recent storms may apply for replacement benefits, NDHHS announced — affected households in select areas must report their loss within 10 days and show proof of at least four hours without power.

North Dakota HHS is offering $1.5 million to fund a mobile 3D mammography unit that will bring breast cancer screenings to rural and underserved communities in the western region.

The project will soon expand access to early detection services.

Stroke survivor Jim Evans nearly regained his speech after therapy began last August with Sanford Health's new speech-language pathologist Lexi Radke (who created a help card he uses at restaurants), showing marked improvement for daily tasks.

UMary announced head baseball coach Tanner Spencer (named NSIC Coach of the Year in 2026) is leaving after seven seasons to join University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and the search for a new coach is underway.

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.

Summer Songs Concert Series

7-9 p.m. — General Sibley Park and Campground — Free entry — Enjoy local tunes under the summer sky at the amphitheater.

Annual BAGA 'For Arts Sake' Flea Market

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Bismarck Art & Galleries Association — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of donated goods from art supplies to collectibles and more.

Independence Day Tandem Skydive

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Mandan Aero Center — Book your jump at Skydivefargo.com — Celebrate Independence Day from 10,000 feet with a thrilling skydiving experience.

Do Portugal Circus at Kirkwood Mall

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Kirkwood Mall — Tickets from $56 — Experience the whimsical world of circus magic with Do Portugal Circus in Bismarck.