Good morning, Bismarck.

The North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum celebrated North Dakota's statehood anniversary on Sunday with live music and interactive booths — featuring a performance by Chuck Suchy — as part of a campaign marking 250 years since America’s Declaration of Independence.

Bill Peterson said the event reminded visitors of the blessings of living in the United States.

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has announced a series of free digital produce grower training courses—covering soil amendments and food safety plan development—for produce growers, while non-produce growers will pay $100.

The sessions will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 10, January 14, January 28 and February 11.

On November 2nd, North Dakota celebrated 136 years of statehood—American flags lined Boulder Avenue and State Street.

A free event at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum at 1 p.m. served as the kickoff for ND250, a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year.

The ACA Marketplace open enrollment opened November 1 and will remain open until January 15, giving Americans without employer coverage a chance to apply for 2026 plans—Lindsey Karlson advised logging in early to review changes to premium tax credits before the subsidies expire at the end of 2025.

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.