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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A woman once committed to a state hospital for alleged stabbings and assaults — including a 2023 stabbing and a 2022 officer attack — is set to be released from transitional housing under strict conditions. Sabrina Kraus, 53, was found not criminally responsible in 2023 and committed for up to 15 years. After a June 25 hearing where a psychiatrist testified she’s ready for a supervised transition to Minot, Kraus — who has been proactive in treatment and has family support — will move into an apartment with mandatory therapy, random drug tests, and a ban on weapons. State agencies will monitor her compliance, and any violations could lead to her return to care.

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Sanford Bismarck Medical Center just soared to 151 in Newsweek’s Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care—proof that heart health is in top form. Meanwhile, North Dakota rolled out Dakota BOT, a multilingual AI chatbot built with state agencies to simplify government services 24/7. And in a bold move to save local journalism, David Hoffmann—whose empire grew from an executive search firm and turned down a football scholarship—is pouring millions into community newspapers, proving belief in local media still beats the digital tide.

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A 17-year-old is facing three charges of criminal mischief after tagging three businesses on Main Street with graffiti over three days in June. Security footage helped identify him, and police secured evidence from his home and vehicle. Authorities are urging locals to report similar incidents and are working to link this suspect to other potential graffiti cases. This case underscores how even small acts of vandalism strain resources and hurt local businesses — a reminder that community vigilance helps keep neighborhoods safe.

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