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Music filled the area around the State Capitol Saturday afternoon during the Autumn Fest Parade as local residents enjoyed live performances and local arts + organizers said the celebration added vibrant community spirit to downtown.

Elena, a Liberal Arts graduate from Bismarck State College, has joined God's Child Project+ to spend over a year volunteering overseas after finishing her studies.

Music filled the air around the State Capitol and downtown streets last Saturday during Autumn Fest Parade, which showcased local bands and festive community spirit.

Residents enjoyed a lively celebration that brought neighbors together in a warm, local atmosphere.

On Saturday afternoon, the Autumn Fest Parade filled the air with music around the North Dakota State Capitol as local residents enjoyed festive performances.

The event brought community members together to celebrate local traditions.

Photos from September captured key local events including a special legislative session, an international powwow, 25 years since 9/11, and high school and college sports in full swing.

North Dakota Vision Zero partnered with state officials and experts to educate residents on impaired driving and launch prevention events.

The task force plans public awareness campaigns and educational programs to improve road safety in Bismarck + across the state.

Archaeologists found seven coffins with human remains and an unidentified wooden box at the Governor’s Residence property, part of an 1800s cemetery.

Fieldwork ended on Sept. 14 and the remains will be sent to funeral homes for reburial next spring.