Good morning, Bismarck.

Former employees from Dayton’s—a well-loved department store that closed 20 years ago—reunited after connecting on Facebook and shared memorabilia that honored their long-lasting bonds.

Western North Dakota Honor Flight is doubling trips to Washington, D.C. to save money by having one plane complete back-to-back rides while prioritizing Vietnam veterans.

A flight that left Bismarck on Sunday morning will return tonight—another group is set to depart Tuesday and come back Wednesday.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture ended future Household Food Security Reports—describing them as redundant and politicized.

A final report from September noted that North Dakota had lower rates of food insecurity than the national average from 2021 to 2023 although the rate slightly increased compared to 2018–2020.

The Greater North Dakota Chamber will host its annual Policy Summit at Bismarck State College on Tuesday, September 23, starting at 9:15 a.m.—speakers from NDGOP, ND DNPL and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak will address issues from healthcare to climate change.

Virtual and in-person attendance will be available to reach a broad audience.

North Dakota lawmakers are looking into nuclear power and might propose new legislation in 2027.

Energy officials say it will be tough to build small modular reactors because it takes a long time to get permits and costs billions—private companies may need government help.

North Dakota congresswoman Julie Fedorchak introduced H.R.

3062 to streamline permitting for cross-border energy projects, and the bill passed the House by a 224—203 vote with bipartisan support—before it now awaits a Senate hearing.

Today the U.S. House passed a bill to ease permitting for energy projects that cross state and national borders in a 224–203 vote.

Rep. Julie Fedorchak said the measure will strengthen energy security and support good-paying jobs, and the bill will move to the Senate.

Carson Wentz made his first start for the Vikings and threw two touchdown passes with no interceptions as they beat the Bengals 48-10, and the team now looks forward to their game in Dublin at Croke Park next week.

Creepy Classic Tennis Tournament

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Capital Racquet & Fitness Center — Registration required — A fun-filled tennis competition for all skill levels with a spooky twist.

Bismarck Fall & Holiday Market

10 AM - 5 PM — Bismarck Event Center — $5 entrance fee for adults — Discover over 100 vendors and meet live reindeer and alpacas.

St. Olaf Orchestra Concert

7-9 p.m. — Bismarck High School — Tickets available — Experience the rich artistry and tradition of the St. Olaf Orchestra under conductor Chung Park during their Fall Tour.