Good morning, Bismarck.

North Dakota’s abundant energy export helps keep electricity rates low for residents, businesses and industry + officials monitor how rising challenges could upset this delicate balance in the market.

State-owned minerals will generate $8.4 billion in oil and gas royalties that will support K-12 education, according to an annual analysis.

The future revenue will benefit local schools over the life of oil production.

The NDDOT announced winners of its fifth annual Name-A-Plow contest on Dec.

22 after more than 800 names were submitted statewide. Winners like Bismarck's Beet-L-Juice will get a chance to meet the operator of their plow and see their name permanently displayed.

After days of below-zero temperatures, frozen lakes and rivers support darkhouse spearfishing that remains open through March 15, with licensed anglers allowed four lines (excluding nine water bodies with muskie).

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.