Grand Forks Corrections Inmate Receives Felony Charge
(Grand Forks, ND) — An inmate at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center is accused of distributing fentanyl inside the jail. Jeremie Richard Castoreno was charged with Class A felony-controlled substance delivery in a correctional facility, a
Montana-Dakota Utilities Customers Won’t See Disruptions
(Bismarck, ND) — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada won’t affect Montana-Dakota Utilities customers. Spokesperson Mark Hanson said there are no direct contracts with the northern neighbor for electricity, or natural gas used for electricity.
Minot City Transit Requiring Application For Rider Certification
(Minot, ND) — Paratransit riders in Minot are now required to certify themselves. Minot City Transit began receiving federal funding through the Federal Transit Administration. Riders through Souris Basin Transportation Services must complete an application for certification
Virtual Learning Bill Advances to ND Governor’s Desk
(Bismarck, ND) — A statewide virtual learning bill is heading to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s desk. If signed, the bill will update virtual learning policies for North Dakota school districts to ensure students have access to virtual classes.
ND Senate Strikes Down Same-Sex Marriage Bill
(Bismarck, ND) — A North Dakota same-sex marriage bill won’t reach the U.S. Supreme Court. The state Senate struck down a proposed resolution by the House to define marriage as being between a man and a woman.
Harmful Content Library Bill Rewritten, Heads To Gov’s Desk
(Pierre, SD) — The controversial South Dakota bill regarding material considered harmful to kids in libraries and schools has been rewritten. State House lawmakers voted to accept changes to House Bill 12-39 made by the Senate on
SD Senator Targeted By Dark Money Group
(Pierre, SD) — A South Dakota state senator is one target of attack ads by a dark money group. Senator Tim Reed tells KELO Land News that the Building America’s Future ads are the result of him
House fails to override Rhoden’s veto of childcare assistance bill
By Todd Epp, SDBA PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota House members failed to override Gov. Larry Rhoden’s veto of a childcare assistance bill today (Thursday), with the vote falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The
Rhoden news conference, primarily on property tax relief
By Todd Epp, SDBA PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Gov. Larry Rhoden outlined his approach to property tax relief Thursday after signing Senate Bill 216. He said the measure is “a huge win for South Dakota homeowners” and