Today’s Top Stories
Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Elderly Woman
(Wessington Springs, SD) — A man from Wessington Springs will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the death of an elderly woman last year. The sentence was handed down to 39-year-old Mitch […]
Three Tornadoes In McLean County Confirmed By NWS
(McLean County, ND) — Three tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service in the Ruso area of McLean County on Monday. The first tornado touched down four miles east of Ruso and lasted […]
North Dakota News
ND Safety Council Offering Defensive Driving Classes
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Safety Council is offering defensive driving classes for bus drivers and other vehicles. The course runs four hours and is available to any North Dakota driver. According to Triple-A, […]
ND Buses Get Outfitted With New Technology
(Bismarck, ND) — Some North Dakota school buses have gotten a technology upgrade for the new school year. In Harlow, buses have been equipped with cameras both inside and outside. The inside cameras help drivers […]
New Connector Corridor Proposed For Minot
(Minot, ND) — A new connector corridor has been proposed for Minot. The potential southeast to southwest connector corridor would help traffic flow better and provide emergency response teams quicker access to the new hospital […]
Fargo School Board Votes To Nix Pledge; Governor Responds
(Fargo, ND) — The Pledge of Allegiance will no longer be recited at Fargo School Board meetings. The board voted to stop reciting it, citing diversity concerns and the phrase, “under God.” In response, Governor […]
North Dakota Oil Production Increases
(Bismarck, ND) — A report released yesterday by the State Mineral Resources Department says oil production is up in the state. Production rose in June for the second straight month to just under one-point-one million […]
Developer Planning to Move Ahead With CO2 Pipeline Despite Landowner Concerns
(Undated) — A developer is planning to move ahead with a CO2 pipeline despite landowner concerns. A group of landowners met yesterday with representatives from the Dakota Resource Council environmental group to discuss Summit’s proposed […]
South Dakota News
17 Year Old Runaway Wanted In Shooting
(Rapid City, SD) — Authorities are searching for a runaway teenager in connection to a shooting in Rapid City on Wednesday. Police say 17-year-old Robert Yellowbird is a person of interest in the shooting that […]
One Dead In Hanson County Crash
(Farmer, SD) — One person is dead following a crash in Hanson County on Tuesday. Authorities say it happened near Farmer when the driver of a pickup truck lost control and rolled into a ditch. […]
Two Suspects Wanted For Robbery During Shoe Sale
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls police are searching for three suspects in connection to a robbery outside an apartment complex on Tuesday. According to officers, two victims went to the complex to sell shoes […]
Six Additional COVID Deaths In Weekly Update
(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakota health officials reported six additional COVID deaths in their weekly update yesterday. The number of active cases of the virus has declined by almost one-hundred, and there are eight […]
Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese Adopts Human Sexuality Policy
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Catholic Diocese is announcing its human sexuality guidelines for its schools, parishes, and other ministries. The guidelines prohibit students from advocating or expressing being gay or transgender in distracting ways […]
No Injuries After Sioux Falls Crane Collapse
(Sioux Falls, SD) — No injuries are being reported after a Sioux Falls crane collapse. The 200-foot crane collapsed yesterday morning at the Steel District construction site. The collapse caused minor damage to a building. […]
Sports
Twins Shut Down Royals
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Twins blanked the Kansas City Royals for the second straight day in a 4-0 win at Target Field. Emilio Pagan earned the win out of the bullpen after Tyler Mahle left […]
Wolves Announce Regular Season Schedule
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves have their schedule for the 2022-23 season. The NBA released its complete league schedule yesterday. The Wolves will open the regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Target […]
Vikings Hold Joint Practice With 49ers
(Eagan, MN) — The Vikings shared the practice field with the San Francisco 49ers yesterday. The two teams held their first of two joint practices leading up to their preseason game against one another on […]
Twins Blank Royals
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Twins stormed past the Kansas City Royals in a 9-0 rout at Target Field. Gio Urshela led the way at the plate with four hits and two RBI, while Gilberto Celestino […]
Vikings Cut Five
(Eagan, MN) — The Vikings whittled down their roster to 85 players before yesterday’s deadline. The team released wide receiver Thomas Hennigan and cornerback Tye Smith among others. The Vikings also continued training camp yesterday, […]
Financial News
First Interstate Bank Arrives in North Dakota After Successful Merger with Great Western Bank
All Great Western branches in Fargo now welcoming clients as First Interstate Three months after joining forces, First Interstate is pleased to announce Great Western Bank locations in North Dakota have opened for business as […]
News of Agriculture (from the American Ag Network)
Vilsack Comments on Inflation Reduction Act
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is traveling this week, promoting the just-signed Inflation Reduction Act. Speaking with farm broadcasters Wednesday, Vilsack outlined the IRA’s investment in rural America, which provides USDA with nearly $40 billion, including […]
China Still Major Ag Trading Partner Despite Feud with US Over Taiwan
China continues to be the top ag trading partner for the U.S., despite new tensions over Taiwan, but an American Farm Bureau official says the future’s uncertain. Farm Bureau trade adviser Dave Salmonsen says China’s […]
USAID Purchasing Ukrainian Wheat for UN Food Program
The U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, is providing more than $68 million in additional funding to the UN World Food Program. The funding supports the purchase, movement and storage of up to […]
Farmers Receive 15-18% of Retail Price for Fresh Potatoes
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the farm share of the retail price of potatoes fluctuated between 15 percent and 18 percent in recent years. The farm share of the retail price is the ratio of […]
Biofuel Groups Welcome President’s Signature on IRA
Biofuel groups welcome signage of the Inflation Reduction Act this week. The sweeping legislation includes key priorities for the biofuels industry. The legislation signed by the president earlier this week includes an extension for tax […]
RIPE Responds to IRA, Urges Change in Payment Model to Producers
Rural Investment to Protect our Environment, or RIPE, applauds the inclusion of $20 billion for climate-smart agricultural practices in the Inflation Reduction Act. However, RIPE urges lawmakers to shift funds away from the cost-share model […]