Good morning, Bismarck.

Bismarck Global Neighbors and Stepping Stone Ministries Medical Respite Center need volunteer drivers to help residents get to work, appointments, and classes.

They invite locals to register for flexible driving duties (contact details available directly).

Riders honored WWII veteran Irvin Ellingson at the State Capitol on Wednesday with an American flag, Sanford Health doctors started a 3,000-mile care trip to rural Guatemala, and Mike Forsberg plus Dr. Andy Caven are biking 2,500 miles to follow endangered whooping cranes for conservation.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to reports of multiple moose roaming north Bismarck yesterday morning and advised residents to keep a safe distance + avoid approaching, as the wild animals can be aggressive if they feel threatened.

Crews at Fairview Cemetery removed unauthorized decorations & memorial keepsakes from gravesites before summer mowing began on June 6.

Families reported missing and damaged items, while cemetery officials said the removals followed posted rules on Facebook.

Organizers are preparing for the 4th annual Bismarck-Mandan Juneteenth celebration scheduled for Friday from 5-9 p.m. at Dykshoorn Park in Mandan, where the free event will feature cultural presentations, dance performances, and live music.

Bismarck artist Jessica Wachter was commissioned to create artwork for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

Her painting draws inspiration from Theodore Roosevelt and the North Dakota Badlands, though details remain under wraps.

North Dakota Game and Fish found zebra mussels in Horseshoe Lake today and classified it as Class I ANS-infested water, imposing emergency restrictions to help stop the spread of this invasive species.

Boat operators must follow rules such as draining water and keeping dock equipment dry for at least 21 days.

June is National Cancer Survivorship Month and Sanford Bismarck Survivorship Nurse Navigator Becky Nielsen along with cancer survivor Andrea Diehl joined Good Day Dakota to explain how survivorship care helps manage long-term challenges — key information for those facing life beyond treatment.

The Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation and the Bismarck Larks announced Cancer Center Night at the Larks to raise awareness through free prostate cancer screenings plus other activities.

The event will support local patients and promote early detection at the Larks venue.

A Bismarck father who lost his son to suicide led the 'Wish You Were Here' ride for suicide awareness; he and 40 riders left Wednesday morning on a 2,100-mile route through western ND, Montana, and Idaho, handing out cards on prevention.

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.

Do Portugal Circus

2-6 p.m. — Kirkwood Mall — Tickets from $56 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance in the heart of Bismarck.