Farm Bankruptcies Up Sharply in 2024
Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023. All but one region had increases in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings last year. Bankruptcy filings in territories and states outside the contiguous
Senator Recovering After Serious Head Injury Fall
(Bismark, ND) — A Senator is recovering at home after a serious fall. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said he had suffered from a seizure, a severe concussion and a slight brain bleed and was admitted at
Flags To Fly at Half-Staff Friday Honoring Rep. Christy
(Fargo, ND) — Flags will fly at half-staff later this week for state Representative Josh Christy. The Fargo Republican died last week at the age of 43. Monday, Governor Armstrong directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags
Free School Meals Bill Fails in the House
(Bismarck, ND) — A bill that would have given free meals to all North Dakota K through 12 students is dead on the House floor. Yesterday, lawmakers voted 54 to 39 against the measure that would have
Bismarck Man Gets 45 Years For Raping, Assaulting Woman
(Bismarck, ND) — The man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman he followed home from a Bismarck bar is being sentenced to 45 years in prison. Edward Harper Jr. pleaded guilty in November to raping and
ND House Urges SCOTUS To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
(Bismarck, ND) — A bill is headed to the North Dakota Senate that urges the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decision that legalized same-sex marriages. Monday, the House passed a resolution that asks the high court
South Dakota lawmakers face the critical crossover deadline today
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lawmakers face the critical crossover deadline today (Tuesday) during the 27th legislative day, when bills must pass their originating chamber to remain viable. House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee begins at 7:45 a.m.,
SWAT Active Monday In Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — There’s no danger to the public following a heavy police presence on the west side of Sioux Falls Monday evening. SWAT teams from the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office were deployed. According to authorities,
Deadly Sunday Night Shooting In Rapid City
(Rapid City, SD) — A person is dead, and another is seriously hurt after a shooting Sunday night in Rapid City. According to Rapid City Police, the two were shot at a mobile home park on the
Prison Funding Bill Fails
(Pierre, SD) — The prison funding bill for South Dakota’s proposed new men’s facility is now completely dead. House Bill 10-25 did not advance after a full vote Friday. But there was a motion heard to reconsider