Good morning, Bismarck.

Samuel McQuade Jr, former boss at McQuade Distributing, died on September 5—he was known for the annual McQuade Charity Softball Tournament that raised over $2 million in its 50-year history.

His family asked people to donate to McQuade Softball Charities in lieu of flowers.

The Mandan Police Department is asking for help finding Ashley Contreras, a 43-year-old woman missing since September 8, who is 5 feet 9 inches tall with blue eyes and brown hair, and anyone with information should call 701-667-3250 or text MANDANPD to 847411.

BPS officials discussed problems with the new transportation system during a September 8 meeting and apologized for delays and hardships experienced by families.

Dr. Fastnacht said the district has adjusted routes and established a call center—steps that will improve safety and efficiency for students.

North Dakota Game and Fish surveyed pheasant numbers in July and August and found a 3% drop from last year while the statewide count remains 48% above the ten-year average.

Severe weather caused Sharptail Grouse and Partridge numbers to fall sharply — grouse dropped 38% and partridge 26% — with hunting set to begin on September 13 for grouse and partridge and October 11 for pheasant.

During its Monday night meeting, the Bismarck City Commission approved an amended 2026 city budget that will hire a full-time Municipal Court Clerk and freeze commissioner salaries—changes that follow the preliminary budget from late July—and accepted an $8.6 million FAA grant to renovate the airport runway.

North Dakota plays a key role in a nuclear weapons upgrade as the Sentinel program will replace aging Minuteman III missiles.

The project, which spans five states and plans major work near Minot Air Force Base — changes that locals may soon feel, has faced cost hikes and delays.

Amy Grant Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bismarck Event Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the music of the iconic Amy Grant as she shares her journey through pop and Christian music.