Good morning, Bismarck.

A child care program that has served as a lifeline for working parents is set to expire next month, prompting families to seek alternative arrangements.

Local officials encourage parents to review new options before the program ends.

Three generations of the Sailer family are harvesting corn north of Zap.

Eugene, aged 91, helps out daily and teaches his grandchildren the value of hard work.

Local farmers face rising fuel costs during harvest season + the increased prices are challenging their operations as they work to complete the harvest.

Bismarck Public Schools ended bus transportation for BECEP (the local early childhood Head Start program) to save budget, which has already led to lower enrollment.

District leaders will review numbers as they plan for next school year.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Bismarck State College and Sweet Briar School near Mandan Thursday on her Returning Education to the States Tour with Rep. Julie Fedorchak, discussing local education control, career programs at BSC, and plans for the Education Freedom Tax Credit in January 2027.

Bismarck voters will head to the polls in November to choose a revised school bond measure designed to update aging school facilities + families have raised concerns about accessibility and taxes linked to the earlier proposal.

Washburn High School forward Kesia Boeshans announced her commitment to join NDSU basketball on social media Thursday night — after helping her team reach its first state tournament in 15 years.

She still has two years left in high school.

Apple Creek Road will close for construction between 66th St SE and 80th SE next Monday + flaggers and pilot cars will manage detours as crews work in three segments until Sept.

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The North Dakota Public Service Commission approved a short-term electric rate increase for MDU customers that adds about $12.90 to basic charges and takes effect Tuesday as the agency works on a proposal for a larger hike.

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch in Bismarck offers therapy, training, and psychiatric care to help young people struggling with trauma and substance use amid rising overdose concerns.

Therapist Crystal Askvig said the center’s support aims to stabilize those at risk.

A local mother warns that vapes & synthetic THC might expose children to fentanyl after her son tested positive as students return to school.

She urges parents to stay alert while lawmakers near a special session on synthetic drugs.