Good morning, Bismarck.

Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan will host a Safety Day from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 22 outside the North Dakota State Capitol building where children learn about safety topics from local agencies—fire, police, health services and more—while enjoying a bounce house and fire truck tour. Additional exhibits will offer helmet fitting, medication use, sound sleep and pet safety tips for families.

The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck will host baseball historian and author Phil S.

Dixon as he presents Legacies on the Mound: Black Baseball Players in North Dakota History at 2 p.m. on July 20. The free event will mark the 90th anniversary of the Bismarck Churchills’ win in the National Baseball Congress tournament and include a book signing.

Dr. Tom Strinden died July 13 at his family lake house after a 17-month battle with brain cancer while surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral plans are pending as his wife, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, and the family grieve — his legacy is remembered for both his medical work and his support of public service.

The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group has raised the fire preparedness level to Level 4 due to the peak fire season, and federal, state, local and Tribal partners are set to improve coordination and resource access; local fire weather offices in Bismarck and Grand Forks will provide more detailed forecasts—residents are urged to follow fire safety guidelines.

Crews are repairing and sealing concrete, curbs, and gutters on Third St in Bismarck — they are also upgrading certain curbs to meet ADA standards and will shift traffic patterns as work moves from outer to inner lanes, with the project set to finish early to mid-October.

Good Samaritan Society reaffirmed its commitment to high-quality care for seniors in rural communities as part of Sanford Health’s system.

The organization has expanded services by adding a new senior living community in Sioux Falls and enhanced care in Rapid City—recognizing quality through several awards and workforce improvements.

Essentia Health is urging parents to book well-child and teen visits during the slower summer months so local doctors can check growth, immunizations, and overall development before school begins.

These appointments will review health and may include sports physicals—arranged through family medicine providers or pediatricians.

UMary women's soccer announced its team captains as MaLiah Burke, Rio Spruenken, Tara Young, and Olivia Gardner on social media to lead the Marauders this season + the schedule features an exhibition on Aug.

23 and regular matches with tickets available online in July.

The NFHS Girls Lacrosse Rules Committee approved five changes for the 2026 season—aimed at improving game flow—by letting any player take the free position after an illegal draw, moving offending players 4 meters away for goal circle fouls, and banning on-field audio and video devices while the updated rules book appears in October.

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.

AAPNAC Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification Workshop

Aug 12-14 — Courtyard Bismarck North — Member Rate: $777, Non-Member Rate: $996 — Enhance your clinical assessment skills and earn the RAC-CT credential in this comprehensive certification workshop.

Evening Exploration at ND's Gateway to Science

6-8 p.m. — North Dakota's Gateway to Science — $14 Non-members | $9 Members — Discover hands-on science and enjoy immersive planetarium shows just for adults.

Brew at the Zoo

6-9 p.m. — Dakota Zoo — $40 members, $45 non-members — Sample local brews and enjoy a unique tasting experience at the zoo.