Nearly 21 Million Children Expected to Receive New Grocery Benefit This Summer
The Department of Agriculture this week announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four tribes plan to be the first to launch the new, permanent summer grocery benefits program for children. Known as Summer Electronic
USDA Report on Friday is a “Big One”
The USDA will release the final production numbers for the 2023 crop season on Friday, January 12. Joe Vaclavik, founder and president of Standard Grain, says Friday’s Crop Production Report is an important one. He says, “A
Ringneck Energy Joins American Carbon Alliance
URBANDALE, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2024) – Today the American Carbon Alliance (ACA) announced that Ringneck Energy, has joined as members of the ACA. “When we look at rural America, we know there is no greater economic opportunity on the horizon
Senators Cramer, Capito Push Back Against SEC’s Burdensome Climate Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) wrote a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler regarding its proposed rule on climate-related disclosures for publicly-traded companies
North Dakota Schools Superintendent Seeking Re-Election
(Bismarck, ND) — Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota’s superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction is seeking re-election. She made the announcement Wednesday, and she’s held the position since 2012. The department oversees education in grades kindergarten through
Fort Yates Drug Bust
(Fort Yates, ND) — Five people were arrested in a drug bust that happened in Fort Yates on Monday. Officers from multiple agencies conducted a search warrant at a home, and reportedly recovered large amounts of fentanyl,
Rep. Rios Removed From Interim Judiciary Committee
(Bismarck, ND) — Williston lawmaker Nico Rios has been removed from the interim Judiciary Committee. His removal follows an incident that happened last December, when Rios went a hateful, drunken tirade directed at police officers when they
Funeral Planned For Sen. Dwight Cook
(Bismarck, ND) — Funeral arrangements have been made for former Republican North Dakota Senator Dwight Cook. He died on Sunday at age 72, and his funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19th, at
Scam Calls Targeting People With Missing Pets
(Sioux Falls, SD) — There’s a new warning out there of scammers targeting pet owners who may be missing their furry friend. The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society wants people to be aware of fake calls that
Belichick, Patriots To Part Ways
(Foxborough, MA) — The New England Patriots are expected to part ways with head coach Bill Belichick today, reports indicate. Belichick was with the Patriots for 24 seasons, racking up an incredible record including six Super Bowl