Good morning, Bismarck.

North Dakota public schools are switching from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus to let families check grades and attendance more easily and help districts share data with the state faster.

The switch is planned for summer break ahead of the new school year.

Former Beulah Miner softball pitcher Taylor Christensen announced Monday that she will transfer to Syracuse University from Abilene Christian University to continue her two-year Division I eligibility and build on her role in the state championship win in 2023.

Bismarck Public Schools is proposing a five-year plan after the bond referendum failed earlier this month to fund safety upgrades + accessibility improvements.

Several board members support the proposal and asked for details about a possible bond question on the November ballot.

The Mandan School Board approved $72,000 in repairs for the high school track at Starion Sports Complex using a joint maintenance fund with Mandan Park District.

Repairs will be completed later this summer, weather permitting.

NDHHS is seeking public comments on its Title V Block Grant application to improve maternal and child care — the funding will support services for infants, children and pregnant women from Oct.

1 to Sept. 30 while feedback is accepted until July 10.

Local leaders involved in the Mouse River Plan recalled the 2011 flood while discussing current flood protection progress.

They described steps being taken to better shield the area from rising waters.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open nearly two dozen gates on the Garrison Dam spillway later this week for testing as part of ongoing work to ensure the facility operates safely.

Crews demolished the former Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que building in south Bismarck on Monday, and developers are seeking approval to convert the space into a bank with a drive-through—public feedback will be gathered at a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on Wednesday.

Mandan soccer standout Sarah Helderop earned her second Gatorade National Player of the Year Award by scoring 111 career goals in 2026 and taking her Braves to a state championship appearance; she credited sibling rivalry with her brother Nikko and plans to pursue nursing and soccer at Northern State.

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.

Do Portugal Circus

2-5 p.m. — Kirkwood Mall — Tickets from $56 — Experience an unforgettable circus event in Bismarck with family-friendly entertainment.

Bismarck Lions Club Legend of Lofty Golf Tournament

9 a.m. — Riverwood Golf Course — Starts at $321.96 — Spend the day on the green with the Bismarck Lions Club at this exciting golf tournament.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona - Outdoor Shakespeare

7 p.m. — Sidney J. Lee Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a comedic spin on Shakespeare set in the '90s/'00s with love and friendship at stake.