Good morning, Bismarck.

Starting Monday, July 21, the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library will serve as a donation site for the NDDA Hunger Free ND Garden Project—visitors may bring extra produce cleaned of dirt for donation or use.

This community effort aims to share local garden bounty and support neighbors in need.

A former North Dakota National Guard soldier is on trial for gross sexual imposition after allegedly touching a woman in a Bismarck hotel during June 2023 — he faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted and his trial began Tuesday morning.

Bis-Man Transit announced Tuesday that all CAT buses now have fat tire bike racks that hold at least two bikes for riders.

The upgrade is available at no extra cost + it meets growing demand for electric and fat tire bicycles.

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission report showed state airports have experienced a 10% growth in passenger boardings in 2025 compared to last year.

North Dakota’s eight commercial airports recorded about 59,000 additional boardings in the first half of this year with June setting a record at 108,270 and Bismarck Airport adding roughly 14,000 boardings over 2024—showing a strong rebound in air travel.

Vibra Hospital will move from Mandan to a new, larger building at 829 NE 43rd Ave in Bismarck to offer more specialty care.

The move will add 20 long-term acute care beds and 30 inpatient rehab beds and is expected to finish within the next year — it will also bring new healthcare jobs to the area.

Two former Bismarck Larks players were selected in the later rounds of the MLB Draft.

Pitcher Corey Braun, who played for Ole Miss and USF, was picked 230th overall by the Oakland Athletics—while infielder Zach Daudet from Cal Poly was chosen 306th overall by the Houston Astros.

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.