Good morning, Bismarck.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol said that renowned pianist Gordon 'Crazyfingers' Lindquist, 88, died in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highways 83 and 23 near Garrison on Friday + a 32-year-old driver was taken to hospital while tributes poured in and funeral arrangements remain pending.

The Postal Service closed four satellite locations in Family Fare stores this fall and now only the station on Rosser Avenue remains in Bismarck — a change that may cause longer lines as holiday shipping peaks.

Residents are urged to send packages early since a Family Fare location in Mandan and two main post offices are still open.

Bismarck's Street Department announced it will remove snow in downtown No Parking — Street Cleaning areas this week to keep streets clear for travel.

The work is part of the city's efforts to ensure safe access during winter.

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced that eight projects received $926,800 in APUC funds to support research on new ways to use local crops — the grants, approved at a meeting in Jamestown, include $85,000 for trade show promotion by the Department of Agriculture and nearly $250,000 each for Agristo North Dakota LLC and Independent Data Management to boost their projects.

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.

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Russell Reid Auditorium - North Dakota Heritage Center — Tickets required — Experience a mesmerizing tribute to Adele performed by Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit ambiance.

Bismarck Bobcats Hockey Game

7:15-8:45 p.m. — VFW Sports Center — Check for ticket prices — Catch the exciting action of the Bismarck Bobcats in junior ice hockey.