Good morning, Bismarck.

Dream Center Bismarck is launching an Emergency Food Drive at 1805 Park Avenue, accepting non-perishable food donations Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as SNAP benefits may pause if the government shutdown continues into November—financial gifts help buy meals at lower prices to support low-income households at risk.

A community-led renovation project is underway to upgrade two BCC apartments for patients led by Bismarck-Mandan Professional Women in Building.

Demolition was completed on October 15 and local donors plus businesses helped improve four bedrooms, two kitchens, and two living rooms as the project prepares for an open house on Tuesday, November 4 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. — at 804 E Ave B.

Today at Century High School, AVID students promoted Red Ribbon Week by teaching peers about drug and alcohol risks through interactive activities—Bismarck Police also held a Prescription Drug Take Back event collecting nearly 62 pounds of unused medications.

The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education is filling a pending vacancy and invites applications from North Dakotans—interested candidates should follow submission instructions when they are released.

A state audit of Dakota College at Bottineau found many financial transactions were undocumented over the last two years.

A college official said they will train with Minot State University next month—preventing similar issues until the next state audit in 2027.

Mandan High School senior Grace Entzel was named this week's North Dakota Petroleum Foundation Teen of the Week — a recognition for her positive outlook and purposeful leadership.

The Girl Scouts will host the annual BIG Event on Nov.

1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building in Bismarck where children in kindergarten through 12th grade can explore hands-on STEM experiments. Families will join the open-house event and local businesses+ and colleges+ will offer real-world challenges to spark interest in science and technology.

Palmer amaranth—an invasive weed—was found on the edge of a wheat field in Divide County and DNA tests confirmed its species as officials managed and monitored the plant.

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring asked residents to report any suspect plants to local weed officers because the weed can spread quickly through seeds and equipment.

Terry Hornbuckle, a 65-year-old disabled widow living on Social Security, fears losing SNAP benefits when federal food aid pauses in November amid a government shutdown.

Governor Armstrong will announce a plan today—aimed at bridging the food aid gap—while details remain pending.

During Winter Weather Awareness Week, meteorologist Michael Gonzalez explained how to detect and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning—risk that increases in winter when gas-powered appliances and vehicles are used indoors.

He advised installing CO detectors and following safety tips—an essential measure to keep homes safe as colder weather continues.

Youthworks 40th Anniversary Celebration

11 PM – 1 AM — 930 N Griffin St, Bismarck, ND — Ticket required — Celebrate 40 years of Youthworks making a difference in the lives of youth across North Dakota.

16th Annual Bismarck Christmas Show 2025

Nov 21-22 — Bismarck Event Center — Free entry — Explore over 250 booths featuring unique handmade gifts and festive treats from local artisans.

Holiday Pizza Bash

4-6 p.m. — Bismarck Event Center — Enjoy a festive evening sampling pizza and holiday-themed fun for the whole family.