Good morning, Bismarck.

North Dakota HHS offers $500,000 in competitive grants to rural and tribal schools to purchase wellness equipment that supports student health + learning.

The program welcomes school applications to boost classroom wellness.

Mandan City Fire Department held a pinning ceremony that recognized its newest recruits and honored four firefighters promoted to officers.

The event celebrated professional service in the community.

Mandan officials released guidance for America 250 events from July 2 to 4, detailing planned road closures, detours, and parking restrictions — details meant to help residents plan travel during the celebrations.

The Bismarck Parking Authority is offering free parking at the 3rd Street ramp and Parkade on 6th Street to support downtown shoppers during Main Street construction (ending in September); shoppers must ask a local business employee for parking validation.

Authorities will change the intersection at Collins Ave and 14th St NW to a two-way stop for two weeks to ease congestion after a local event.

Drivers should follow the new setup until normal traffic patterns resume.

North Dakota tourism leaders say interest in summer travel is rising, especially for locals planning road trips out west.

Vacation season is underway.

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.