Amanda Morse, Bismarck State College’s residence hall coordinator, just earned top honors with the North Dakota University System Staff Excellence Award — a statewide recognition for her impact on higher education. Meanwhile, two ND artists are set to shine: painter Nicole Gagner will create at Icelandic State Park this summer, while artisan Frederick Burke will work at Fort Stevenson State Park next winter — both part of the 2026 Artist in Residency Program, a state-backed initiative that fuels creativity by grounding artists in North Dakota’s stunning landscapes.

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Cottony maple scale bugs emerge in spring, hatch by late June, and feast on leaf undersides—perfectly timed for treatment. Males mate and leave; females linger, munch through fall, then hunker down for winter. Nature usually handles them, but if honeydew and sooty mold show up, it’s time to act. Spray with horticultural oils or soaps to zap crawlers, then use systemic treatments like imidacloprid or dinotefuran for lasting control. Know their cycle, and you’ll know when to intervene.

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Seniors in Mandan are in for a week of fun, food, and community as the Morton County Council on Aging kicks off a full slate of activities July 6th, featuring morning open activities, card games, bingo, exercise, and caramel rolls — all topped off with daily lunch served at $4.50 suggested donation. Meanwhile, North Dakota’s family caregivers are quietly powering the state’s economy with over $1.2 billion in unpaid care annually. And amid the festivities, a major storm hit Bismarck-Mandan, including a tornado warning and refinery disruptions — all while the nation celebrated its 250th birthday with big Fourth of July events.

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