Good morning, Bismarck.

The 56th annual UTTC International Powwow will take place this weekend in Bismarck.

It will offer cultural exchange and various family-friendly activities organized by United Tribes Technical College.

Fall classes began yesterday at the University of Mary (UM) while campus construction projects continue.

Officials say the ongoing upgrades are expected to support improved facilities during the academic year.

North Dakota’s Game and Fish reported that pheasant and sharp-tailed grouse numbers are up slightly while gray partridge numbers declined.

The highest counts appear in southwestern North Dakota (112 pheasants and 13 broods per 100 miles) and the pheasant season opens Oct. 10 and runs through Jan. 3.

Crews are replacing underground water lines on North Washington Street, so Divide Avenue between Washington and Owens Avenue is closed while drivers choose alternate routes until repairs are complete.

Registration is open for the North Dakota HHS Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference scheduled for Sept.

14-17 in Bismarck, with virtual attendance options available.