Did you know the Upper Missouri Valley Fair starts June 26, and will feature over 700 projects by Williams County 4H’ers – including a Rube Goldberg contest to put a quarter in a piggy bank?

And today’s news – about a free fishing day, helping arms, and a new support group – was so nice that I added a bonus story to make it even nicer!  Read on.

The Dakotas need 250 blood donations a day to serve the populace, and we had a critical shortage in February.  Thankfully, new donors are lining up to help. (Bismarck Tribune)

Free fishing day! (Dunn County Extra)

Eleven-year-old Alexis Thompson has started North Dakota’s first support group for girls with Scoliosis. (KX Net)

Bonus: Minot’s Mike Stenvold may be more excited than Phil Mickelson for the upcoming PGA tour. (Minot Daily News)