Good morning, Bismarck.

Buckstop Junction, built by the Missouri Valley Historical Society to preserve local history, hosted its Hootenanny Corn Feed fundraiser on Saturday.

The event featured vendor displays such as a Pioneer Auto club car show, aged iron tractor parade, live music, and historical demonstrations to raise money for maintaining old buildings—Vulcan Farms donated the corn.

WalletHub ranked North Dakota 16th best based on 51 measures such as job opportunities, education quality, safety, and affordability—reporting the state has the second lowest housing cost, is the third best for raising a family, and ranks ninth for retirement.

Young couples and families find North Dakota a balanced place to call home.

Stacker compiled gas price data from August 11 and found that regular gas nationwide fell by 2 cents to $2.89, with Bismarck prices at $2.98 and Minot at $2.99—diesel prices dropped slightly to $3.43.

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health is now offering cholesterol screenings for $33 where results are given immediately.

Those interested must fast for 9 to 12 hours and schedule an appointment by calling (701) 355-1540, and the screening checks total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and related ratios.

Many North Dakotans face allergies this season and expert Simon Greenberg of Medidex advises using home remedies such as applying petroleum jelly around the nostrils, checking pollen counts with apps, and taking antihistamines early—severe symptoms should prompt a visit to a healthcare provider.

Vendors Needed for Maleah Cares Talk Show

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

FARMS to Table 2025

5:30-9 p.m. — North Dakota's Gateway to Science — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous food traditions with a four-course meal curated by local chefs and learn about sustainable agriculture.