Good morning, Bismarck.

Nexus Family Healing is launching a new Host Home service+ that will provide family-style living arrangements for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities across North Dakota.

More than 100 Bismarck residents lost their homes in an early May fire at Alberta Heights Apartments—residents faced long challenges rebuilding their lives, and one wheelchair user found a new accessible apartment on the north side after nearly two months of nonprofit support.

Friday, a classic car show at Touchmark (the retirement community) saw vintage vehicles and moved live music indoors due to rain; residents enjoyed food truck offerings like burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream, and a new event is planned for September.

Mandan biker Linda Kuntz said she is concerned at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as young riders ignore stop signs and police report three fatal crashes so far — urging everyone to follow the rules during the ongoing event.

Next week, representatives from a developer considering a data center campus north of Mandan will host an open house where residents can ask questions — learn more about the project and share their ideas.

Downtown roads and sidewalks are fully open after months-long construction along East Main Avenue.

City crews finished concrete repairs ahead of schedule, improving pavement safety + updating markings for pedestrians.

Following a statewide ban on kratom over a week ago, Heartview Foundation is offering walk-in evaluations, drug and alcohol treatment and personalized care for those facing withdrawal while nurse practitioner Tricia Brown anticipates more patients if the ban becomes permanent.

After getting sober, Greg Kieson founded Kratom Anonymous to help those battling kratom addiction.

The virtual support group meets 15 times a week to provide recovery support and understanding.