Good morning, Bismarck.

Thousands remain without power in Bismarck after a Friday night storm—MDU reported more than 6,000 outages and Capital Electric noted over 500, while officials have not yet announced when service will resume.

Ducklings were rescued from a storm sewer in south Bismarck after a citizen reported them falling near South 12th Street and Tacoma Avenue on Friday morning.

Firefighters (responding around 10 a.m.) retrieved 10 ducklings (reuniting them with their mother).

Bismarck police closed Washington Street from Front to Rosser Avenue after a car struck a pedestrian at Washington and Broadway around 10 a.m. Friday— the injured person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries as police investigate the crash.

Visitors at McDowell Dam Recreation Area found the beach closed when tests showed unsafe blue-green algae—cyanobacteria that can harm people and pets—levels that require the park to keep the water off limits until they drop.

District 25 remains vacant after Rep. Cynthia Schreiber-Beck’s death because Secretary of State Michael Howe ruled a request to appoint Terry Goerger did not come from an officially organized party committee—party leaders still need to certify leadership for a valid replacement.

Blue-green algae blooms at McDowell Dam forced the Bisman Triathlon to cancel its swimming segment and replace it with two running segments and one biking segment — the race starts today at 9 a.m. — race director Brian Jackson said athletes will adapt.

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.

Rock the Deck at Hillside

4:30-8 p.m. — Hillside Aquatic Complex — Regular admission rates apply — Dive into a fun evening of swimming, music, and prizes for incoming middle schoolers.