Good morning, Bismarck.

Julie Schirado from Furry Friends Rockin Rescue introduced her new puppy, Summit, who is full of energy and loves belly rubs—he is friendly with kids and other animals.

The shelter is hosting Darts For Dogs and Cornhole For Cats at Send-It in Mandan today—registration opens at noon and games start at 1 p.m.

A preliminary report shows that a fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline led to an oil spill on April 8 that spilled about 3,500 barrels of oil onto farmland near Fort Ransom—cleanup crews recovered nearly 90% of the oil, the spill cost about $55 million, and further evaluations are planned.

Tesla is suing the North Dakota Department of Transportation after the state blocked its dealership applications— the suit claims the block stops the company from opening its own service centers.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the LIFT program that offers low-interest loans to businesses developing new technology—loans offer 0% interest for three years, 2% for two years, and funds for working capital with applications due by 5 p.m. CST on Dec. 18. The next funding review is scheduled for March 18 in Bismarck.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared Friday, Nov.

14 as the Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to honor those injured or killed in crashes. The state reiterated its commitment to the Vision Zero Strategic Highway Safety Plan for 2024 to 2028—aiming to reduce road fatalities to 75 or fewer by 2030 after reporting 75 fatal crashes this year.

The Bismarck Century Patriots and Fargo Davies Eagles are competing in Dakota Bowl XXXIII— the Eagles return after last year's loss and the Patriots seek to avenge an earlier defeat— as early plays in the first quarter set a tight game.

The six-seeded Bottineau Braves reached their first Dakota Bowl with two narrow victories and will try to upset one-seeded Langdon Area-Munich today—Langdon Area-Munich beat the defending champions in the semifinals to keep its undefeated season.

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.

62nd Annual Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Workshop

December 9-11 — Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center — Registration required — Explore water management and irrigation practices at North Dakota's premier water convention.