Good morning, Bismarck.

Lightning caused a fire at Concordia Lutheran Church near Hamberg on Thursday night with no injuries reported.

Church board members will soon meet & decide the parish’s future while worshippers continue to gather for Mass.

Central Dakota Humane Society is moving dogs into a new 16,000 sqft facility featuring larger kennels, treadmills, and a puppy whelping room today.

The old building will become a quarantine area — shelter officials say the expanded space is meant to reduce stress as overcrowding continues.

Sanford Health in Bismarck reported 25 to 30 fireworks injuries during the Fourth of July weekend, with burns and injuries to fingers, toes and eyes recorded.

Oh Ship Pack and Ship is set to open in northern Bismarck at 121 E.

Century Ave in about two weeks; the locally owned business will offer shipping rate comparisons, document printing and notary services for USPS, FedEx and Speedy Delivery with UPS added later.

A historic downtown building, once home to Peacock Alley, is being remodeled by North Dakota Hospitality Group into The McKenzie Steakhouse offering a dining room and lounge with local meats and drinks; construction is underway (updating the kitchen, bathrooms and bar) while retaining original glass fixtures.

Montana-Dakota Utilities filed an application with the North Dakota Public Service Commission on June 30 asking for a 14.5% electric rate increase to cover rising maintenance costs and system upgrades.

Regulators have not yet approved the request.

Minot’s Chilaka Ugobi of Our Redeemer’s Christian School won the North Dakota Civics Bee on Friday and earned $1,000, which gives her the opportunity to represent the state in the national competition in Washington later this year.

At the Bismarck Airport, the flight club hosted Aviation Day for Girl Scouts as kids from kindergarten to high school enjoyed hands-on activities, built rockets, and toured airplanes (a STEM specialist said the event inspires girls to pursue aviation careers).

Van Hook Resort has adjusted boat operations on Lake Sakakawea, closing one boat launch and slowing access at the remaining three due to low water levels this summer (Dawn Ritts said boaters need to adjust launch methods until water levels improve).

Low water levels on the Missouri River persist as winter snowpack from Wyoming and Montana falls to 80% of average and the Army Corps releases less water from Garrison Dam—boaters report minor navigation adjustments while officials expect levels to rebound in a year or two.

The Bismarck Tribune building on Front Avenue will be auctioned on Monday, July 13 with a starting bid of $225,000.

The two-story building, built in 1979 and covering over 40,000 sqft on a two-acre lot, is listed by Avison Young of Brentwood, Missouri.

Anglers of all abilities enjoyed Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports’ fishing event on Lake Sakakawea, where over 20 participants fished, colored lures, and shared a family picnic.

Outdoors Coordinator DJ Randolph said the day offered many opportunities for people to experience fishing.

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.

Mystical Market

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Grimsrud Elementary School — Free entry — Explore a magical array of vendors offering unique and mystical items.

Rumble at the Depot

3:00 – 10:30 PM — Bismarck Depot — Tickets available — Experience an exciting night with live pro wrestling matches from Midwest All-Star Wrestling.