Good morning, Bismarck.

Former police officer Drew Moldenhauer is speaking at ND SHRM today on de-escalation and everyday safety.

He teaches HR teams and others to use box breathing— a five-second pause that helps regain control during stressful moments.

Leah Wheeling, a Simle Middle School physical education and digital literacy teacher, was named a finalist for North Dakota Teacher of the Year on September 10 and now awaits the winner announcement scheduled for September 26 at the State Capitol Building—she has taught at Simle for 12 years and earned honors like Burleigh County Teacher of the Year.

Students at Mandan High School spent their lunch break Wednesday writing messages of remembrance for loved ones lost to suicide and hanging them from a Remembrance Railing outside the school.

The event, held as part of Suicide Prevention Week on campus + offered guidance on crisis resources and support for students in need.

North Dakota Game and Fish said pheasant numbers fell by 3% from last year while remaining 48% above the 10-year average; grouse and partridge numbers dropped 38% and 26% after severe summer weather, and hunting seasons start Sept.

13 for grouse and Oct. 11 for pheasants, closing on Jan. 4. Leftover turkey licenses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8 a.m. Sept. 17, and Minot International Airport is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event through Friday—membership costs $76 for five years with a $15 off for additional members—.

Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz will seek reelection for a second four-year term in office—he plans to run in the upcoming election to continue his leadership locally.

Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz announced Wednesday that he will run for a second term after lowering taxes, stabilizing water rates, and boosting public safety during his first term; he said his record—showing these improvements—will guide his plans to add a medical triage center and low-barrier shelter if voters elect him on June 9.

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health in partnership with Heartview Foundation will host a free Narcan training at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

17—at 407 S. 26th St. where participants will learn to recognize opioid overdoses and each will receive a Narcan kit.

Veteran sportscaster Rod Kleinjan has called Dickinson State football games for 50 years and has overcome serious challenges like heart failure, kidney cancer and prostate cancer.

DSU is celebrating 100 years of Blue Hawks football and honored him by naming the press box after him — he plans to keep calling games for a few more years.

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.