Groups Urge EPA to Set Robust RFS Volumes
Clean Fuels Alliance America joined other national trade groups in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to set robust, timely, and multiyear Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and beyond. The groups represent
ND Fire Marshal: Number of Fire Incidents Decreased in 2024
(Fargo, ND) — Officials say there were fewer fires in North Dakota in 2024 than in the previous year. Preliminary data from the state fire marshal shows there were over 29-hundred fires in North Dakota last year,
Grand Forks Rape Suspect Charged as an Adult
(Grand Forks, ND) — A Grand Forks teen accused of raping a 12-year-old girl is being charged as an adult. Charges were filed Wednesday against Jayden Perales. According to court documents, he was 17 at the time
House Approves Bill To Cap Insulin Costs
(Bismarck, ND) — State lawmakers are putting a cap on insulin costs. The North Dakota House on Thursday voted in favor of a bill that would set out-of-pocket costs for a monthly supply of insulin at 25
Dozens Busted In Bakken Prostitution Crackdown
(Ray, ND) — Dozens are being arrested for prostitution in the oil field towns of Ray and Stanley. Ray Police Chief Greg Pinski says a months-long sex crimes operation has led to 10 arrests for prostitution for
ND House Passes Bill That Defines Gender as Person’s Sex
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a bill that would define gender in state law based on biological sex. The House approved the measure Thursday by a 74-to-13 vote. The bill was sponsored by Republican
Avera Health Announces New Chief Medical Officer
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Avera Health has a new chief medical officer. It was announced yesterday that Dr. Jared Friedman will be taking over the role, starting next month. He’s worked in several different roles with Avera
Carbon Pipeline Terrorism Awareness Resolution Fails
(Pierre, SD) — A resolution for the Public Utilities Commission to examine the potential for terrorism on carbon pipelines will not be moving forward. Yesterday, Senate Concurrent Resolution 606 was sent to the 41st legislative day by
South Dakota House Advances Bill Restricting Library Access for Minors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A bill that could criminalize librarians for allowing minors to check out books deemed harmful is advancing in the South Dakota Legislature. House Bill 1239, which passed the House 38-32 on Thursday, would
Smithfield Fined After Worker Locked In An Oven
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Smithfield Meats in Sioux Falls has been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. According to OSHA, the company did not ensure the safety of workers when they were in the walk-in