Good morning, Bismarck.

The legendary Johnny Holm Band will return to the newly renovated Bismarck Depot to open the 50th annual Sam McQuade Sr. Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament on June 26 where everyone over 21 will enjoy live music and food trucks from Udderly Amazing Treats, Hensley’s Tasty Truck, and Squeaky Cheese Tacos. For VIP ticket holders, festivities will start at 5 p.m. with DJ Steve LaFromboise and local Savannah Benz before the main concert begins—shoppers may also explore Luna Nox before the show.

Welk Homestead State Historic Site in Strasburg will offer free family-friendly activities—children must be accompanied by an adult.

The site will host events including a pollinator talk and kite flying on June 28 from 1-3 p.m.—a blacksmith demonstration and fabric arts demonstration on July 5, and a craft room event on July 19 at 845 88th St SE.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Medina on Friday night that lasted 10 minutes and was rated EF-1 with winds of 108 mph, damaging trees, power towers and farm buildings.

Other tornadoes in eastern North Dakota were preliminarily rated up to EF-3 as crews continue to assess damage.

After a severe thunderstorm damaged trees and yards on Friday night, residents in Bismarck cleaned up debris from streets such as Harding Avenue, Aspen Avenue, and Crestview Lane—Don Wright said a tree fell into his yard on Traynor Lane but his home was unharmed.

Governor Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide disaster on June 21 after Friday storms brought tornadoes, strong winds, and hail that caused widespread damage and three deaths.

He activated the State Emergency Operations Plan — directing state agencies to help local and tribal officials restore services, assess damage, and work on power outages and derailments.

A heat wave is bringing dangerously high temperatures today, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America advises caregivers of people with dementia to follow six steps to prevent heat stroke—keeping them hydrated, dressing lightly, monitoring for warning signs, and using air-conditioned cooling centers. The foundation also stresses having updated medical details ready and urges calling 911 if severe symptoms like confusion, rapid pulse, or fainting occur—while offering a 24/7 helpline for support.

Some scammers may sell fake tickets for summer events if buyers do not purchase them directly from the venue + official websites.

The Better Business Bureau reports many complaints about extra fees and counterfeit tickets, so people are urged to check vendor information and use a credit card for added protection.

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.