Today’s Top Stories
Officer-Involved Shooting in Sioux Falls Under Investigation
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A shooting that involved an officer in Sioux Falls and a stolen vehicle is under investigation. The incident happened Wednesday night when police spotted a stolen vehicle in a southwest Sioux […]
North Dakota Senators Do Not Support New Gun Control Bill
(Washington, DC) — North Dakota representatives are reacting after the U.S. Senate passed sweeping gun reform legislation. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed on Thursday night, would increase background checks and add funding for mental […]
North Dakota News
Storm Disaster Declaration Sought
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Doug Burgum is requesting a declaration of a major disaster for severe weather in North Dakota this spring. Burgum’s office says President Biden’s administration was contacted on Thursday. The estimated infrastructure […]
Man Sentenced To Life Behind Bars For Death Of Child
(Fargo, ND) — A North Dakota man is being sentenced to life in prison for the death of a foster child and the abuse of several others. The Justice Department announced the sentence on Thursday […]
Special Olympics Needs Volunteers
(Fargo, ND) — Special Olympics North Dakota is urgently requesting volunteers this weekend. The second leg of the 2022 Summer Games are being held in Fargo on Saturday. The president of the organization tells KXMC-TV […]
Casino Gamble Earns $1.6M
(New Town, ND) — A big jackpot is being paid out from a North Dakota casino. Elton Spotted Horse of Mandaree played a five-dollar, 88-cent bet on a slot machine at 4 Bears Casino and […]
ND Senator Injures Hand; Possibility Of Infection Or Amputation
(Bismarck, ND) — A sitting U.S. Senator says he may need to have a partial finger amputation after injuring it while doing yard work. North Dakota Republican Kevin Cramer released a statement that said the […]
Minot Airport Holds Multi-Agency Emergency Exercise
(Minot, ND) — Minot International Airport took part in a multi-agency exercise yesterday. Various law enforcement personnel, emergency workers, and even volunteers took part in multiple exercises, including a possible bomb threat. The Minot airport […]
South Dakota News
High Diesel Fuel Prices Hurting South Dakota Farmers, Producers
(Rapid City, SD) — Farmers and producers across South Dakota say they’re suffering from the high price of diesel fuel they pay to run their trucks and equipment. Industry analysts say those high costs are […]
University of South Dakota Absorbing Community College of Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The University of South Dakota is bringing the Community College of Sioux Falls into its system. The community college will become the university’s Sioux Falls location. The change has been in […]
South Dakota Board of Regents Expands Sales of Alcohol at State Universities
(Vermillion, SD) — The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved the expansion of the alcohol sales policy to extend the sale of alcohol into general admission areas of the performing arts and athletic events. […]
Northern State University’s New Sports Complex Nominated for National Award
(Aberdeen, SD) — Northern State University’s new Regional Sports Complex has been nominated for a national architectural award. The sports complex — which consists of Dacotah Bank Stadium and Koehler Hall of Fame Field — […]
Thune, Rounds Oppose Gun Reform Measure
(Washington, DC) — Both of South Dakota’s senators have announced their opposition to the gun reform legislation currently being considered in Congress. Both Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds point to Second Amendment issues in […]
State Lawmakers Say Ravnsborg’s Conviction is Opportunity for Restoration of Trust in Office
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Governor Kristi Noem and Democratic Party leaders both agree the removal from office of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is an opportunity to restore trust in the attorney general’s office. Meanwhile, neither […]
Sports
T’wolves Get Kessler In Busy Draft Night
(Brooklyn, NY) — The Timberwolves were one of the busiest teams on draft night. After a pair of trades, the Wolves ended up with Auburn center Walker Kessler and Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr. in […]
Twins Salvage Series Finale With Guardians
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Twins salvaged their series finale with the Guardians in Minneapolis. Nick Gordon launched a third-inning solo home run to lift Minnesota to a 1-0 win over Cleveland. Devin Smeltzer improved to […]
Lynx Top Mercury Again
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Lynx are celebrating their first winning streak of the season. They beat the Mercury again, this time 100-88 at home for their second straight victory. The Lynx look to make it […]
Twins Outslugged By Guardians
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Twins are now a game behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. Carlos Correa hit two of the teams four home runs but Minnesota gave up four runs in the […]
T’wolves Select 19th In Tonight’s NBA Draft
(Brooklyn, NY) — The NBA Draft is tonight in Brooklyn. The Timberwolves currently hold the 19th overall pick in round one as well as picks 40, 48, and 50 in round two. The Orlando Magic […]
News of Agriculture (from the American Ag Network)
Iowa State University Report Says No Price Gouging on Fertilizer
A report from Iowa State University says fertilizer prices are four times higher than they were in 2020. While crop prices have doubled during the same period, higher fertilizer prices are contributing to rising costs […]
USTR Says Tariffs Give U.S. “Leverage” on China
The U.S. has tariffs in place on over $300 billion worth of Chinese imports. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says those duties give the U.S. significant leverage on China, making them useful when negotiating with […]
Some G-7 Leaders to Push for Temporary Waivers on Biofuel Mandates
Leaders from the G-7 countries will meet on Sunday, and biofuel mandates will be among the discussion topics. Officials from Germany, Britain, and other G-7 members will push for temporary waivers on biofuel mandates to […]
WOTUS Roundtables Wrap This Week, Won’t Be Considered in Rulemaking
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers conclude a series of roundtables this week gathering stakeholder thoughts on changing the Waters of the U.S. Rule. Courtney Briggs, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior […]
Biden Trade Chief Says Fertilizer Tariffs Not Her Responsibility
President Biden’s trade ambassador says Commerce officials, not her, are responsible for import tariffs helping inflate the price of fertilizer, a key farm input. It was an awkward moment for U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai […]
North American-Owned Grain Terminals Hit in Ukraine
Two grain terminals owned by companies in North America were hit by a Russian attack in Ukraine. The University of Illinois’ farm policy news website says Canadian agribusiness Viterra, and U.S. grain trader Bunge said […]