Good morning, Bismarck.

The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library group is hosting a used book sale at the library (Thursday through Saturday) for local residents to pick up affordable titles.

Supply managers said tariffs raised import prices and hurt business in the Midwest and Plains, with firms facing higher costs and job cuts — North Dakota’s survey index stayed above neutral at 51.7 and manufacturing exports grew from $2.1 billion to $3.1 billion in the first half of 2025. This mixed news shows North Dakota bucked a regional trend that saw a 5.7% drop in exports.

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said the MAHA movement is a concern for agriculture— it targets seed oils vital to the state's sunflower and canola production—in a presentation to an interim legislative committee.

He warned that MAHA activists are now lobbying at state capitols and that agriculture leaders will continue to fight to defend food choices.

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring told an interim legislative committee that rising production costs and tariffs are making it hard for farmers to break even on soybean and corn sales—farmers now borrow far more than they did in the past.

The North Dakota DOT announced in its newsletter that mobile IDs will be allowed by next month so residents can add a driver’s license or state ID to a digital wallet—similar to adding a credit card.

The new mobile IDs will supplement physical IDs, which remain required for travel.

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and NDSU confirmed two cases of anthrax in Stark County, marking the first detections of 2025—NDSU Veterinarian Jake Galbreath warned cattle producers to review vaccination needs and contact local veterinarians if unusual losses occur.

Producers in affected areas are urged to take preventive measures as weather fluctuations may increase the risk of infection.

Vikings fans at Blarney Stone Irish Pub in downtown Bismarck gathered for an early watch party after Sunday's NFL game in Dublin as they cheered local favorite Carson Wentz and enjoyed bottomless mimosas — including a unique purple beer.

The event, which started at 8 a.m., drew a standing-room-only crowd even though the Vikings lost by three points.

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.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Russell Reid Auditorium, North Dakota Heritage Center — Tickets required — Experience a spine-chilling musical journey with candlelit performances of Halloween classics.