No Minimum Wage Increase In North Dakota
(Bismarck, ND) — Ten-million workers in the nation got a pay raise on Monday, but in North Dakota, there hasn’t been an increase in the minimum wage since 2009. The federally-mandated minimum in the state stands at
Mott Fireworks Show Sets Record
(Mott, ND) — A spectacular New Year’s fireworks display in Mott set a new record, firing off a whopping 5-thousand fireworks in just two minutes. The unprecedented display was put on at the Hettinger County Fairgrounds, where
Walhalla Dinosaur Fossil Is Newly-Discovered Species
(Walhalla, ND) — Researchers have confirmed that a dinosaur fossil found near Walhalla years ago is a newly discovered species. The discovery was made in 2015, and it took repeat excavations and painstaking cleaning to uncover all
Person Fatally Struck By Train In Bismarck
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck police say a person was fatally struck by a train late last week. While few details have been released, it happened near the intersection of Airport Road and East Front Avenue shortly before
Cass County Electric Hopes To Restore All Power This Week
(Cass County, ND) — Cass County Electric Cooperative officials say they hope to have all power to customers restored by the end of this week. A number of people in their service area are still without electricity
Beef Bucks Mourns Passing of Bob Montross
(De Smet, SD) — Beef Bucks has announced the passing of industry leader and founding board member of the organization, Bob Montross. Montross died at his home in De Smet this past Friday. He was 76. Since
Clay CO Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam
(Vermillion, SD) — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam that’s circulating. The office says it’s receiving reports from people who say they’ve received calls from someone identifying themselves as Officer Brian O’Connell
Lincoln CO Moving Forward with Regulation of Carbon Pipelines
(Canton, SD) — Officials in Lincoln County are moving forward with ordinances that would regulate carbon pipelines in the county. County officials say they expect to have draft ordinances to present to the Lincoln County Commission by
South Dakota Economy Outpaces Region
(Pierre, SD) — Analysts say South Dakota enjoys a strong economy this new year, though businesses face challenges. A monthly Mid-America Manufacturing Index published by Creighton University shows South Dakota outpacing the region economically. Jobs growth and
SD Joins Multi-State Effort to Overturn Ban on Firearm Magazines
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined two dozen other states in opposing a law in California that bans firearm magazines that hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. Meanwhile, 19 other states