Bayer to Enhance Performance and Regain Strategic Flexibility by 2026
In a speech this week, Bayer CEO Bill Anderson addressed the short-term future of the multi-sector global company. Anderson says, “We are a high-impact, mission-driven, life-science company with three strong businesses, but we have four challenges that
USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act significantly changed Federal individual income and estate tax policies, though some were temporary. In 2018, the legislation increased the estate tax exemption amount from $5.49 million to $11.18 million. This
New Option For Delbridge Taxidermy Collection
(Sioux Falls, SD) — There’s now a new option for what might be done with the Delbridge Museum taxidermy collection. The displays at the Great Plains Zoo were shut down last summer due to chemical concerns discovered
Verdict In Kendra Owen Murder Case
(Watertown, SD) — The trial of Jeremiah Peacemaker for the murder of Kendra Owen has reached a verdict. Peacemaker was found not guilty in the decision released Tuesday after he was charged for killing Owen in her
Sturgis Seats New Mayor In Historic Fashion
(Sturgis, SD) — There’s a new mayor in Sturgis. Angela Wilkerson was seated by city council on a 5-to-3 vote Tuesday after interviewing candidates. It’s actually quite a historic event as she becomes only the second woman
SD Senator Barred From House Floor, Lobby
(Pierre, SD) — A South Dakota lawmaker is losing some privileges in a wacky way for the final days of this year’s legislative session. Republican Senator Tom Pischke is being barred from the House floor and private
Fire Danger Worsens In South Dakota
(Pierre, SD) — The ongoing fire danger in South Dakota is showing no signs of improvement. Most of the state is dealing with near-critical fire weather conditions throughout the day. Gusty winds and low humidity won’t be
Chemical Spill In McKenzie County
(Alexander, ND) — More than 300-thousand gallons of magnesium chloride was spilled in McKenzie County last week. According to the Department of Environmental Quality, it happened when a chemical tank failed near Alexander. The spill affected agricultural
Bismarck Police Officers Cleared In Fatal Shooting
(Bismarck, ND) — Three Bismarck Police officers will not be charged for an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old in November. The State’s Attorney’s Office and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation
North Dakota PSC Approves Basin Power Line Project
(Bismarck, ND) –The North Dakota Public Service Commission has approved the construction of two new power lines. The first power line will extend from Basin Electric’s natural gas-powered Pioneer Generation Station near Williston to the nearby Judson