Good morning, Bismarck.

Arabella Archambault is organizing the free Be-You-tiful Bash tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy — the event will offer skincare and makeup tutorials from Ulta Beauty — and aims to help middle schoolers learn to use makeup responsibly.

A Bismarck man was sentenced to 1 ½ years in prison for his role in a fentanyl overdose that hospitalized a woman last year.

During the second quarter, six companies were approved for a total of $2.16M in loans from the North Dakota Development Fund Inc., the Department of Commerce announced on Wednesday.

The funds will support childcare, technology, and agriculture projects + help build economic resilience across the state.

Mandan High School girls basketball coach Shannon Copas resigned Wednesday night after being accused of improper behavior at Raging Rivers Waterpark in Mandan+her wife posted a letter disputing the allegations while a school investigation continues amid parent pressure+.

USPS outlets inside three Bismarck grocery stores will close in September—residents will have fewer choices for mailing packages and buying stamps.

Sanford’s Allergy Clinic relocated to an upgraded space inside North Sky Clinic in north Bismarck—adding an allergist to meet growing patient demand—and now offers expanded programs for allergy shots and immunotherapy.

Today, North Dakota’s medical marijuana program expands to include low-dose THC edibles — containing 5 mg per serving and 50 mg per package — along with telehealth screenings for first-time certifications and two-year medical cards approved this spring.

Out-of-state patients can apply for a temporary 60-day card, but edibles will be available for purchase in late August or early September.

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.

Vendors Needed for Maleah Cares Talk Show

7-10 p.m. — Bismarck, ND — Showcase your products during an uplifting talk show highlighting inspiring stories.