Groups Call for Shipping Exemptions
Groups like the National Corn Growers Association are asking the Trump administration to grant exemptions on bulk shipments for America’s commodity groups as it considers implementing fees on Chinese vessels. The goal is to level the playing
Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation to Reform Dietary Guidelines for Americans
(Washington D.C.) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced the Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025, legislation that will amend the National Nutrition Monitoring & Related Research Act of 1990 and modernize the development of federal dietary guidelines with up-to-date, evidence-based
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing Testifies on Capitol Hill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Minnesota Farm Bureau (MBFB) President Dan Glessing testified on March 26 before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, as part of its hearing – America Builds: How
Grand Forks Potato Plant Bill Receiving Support
(Grand Forks, ND) — An incentive plan to boost a Grand Forks processing plant could be approved. The Agristo potato plant could apply for a grant worth up to 30 million dollars and use it for infrastructure,
Grand Forks Jury Finds Nichole Rice Not Guilty
(Grand Forks, ND) — The verdict is in for a woman accused of murdering Anita Knutson. A Grand Forks jury found Nichole Rice not guilty of the murder charge for the 2007 death of her roommate. Minot
NWS Warns Of Summer Drought In ND
(Bismarck, ND) — The National Weather Service warns of a summer drought in North Dakota. Meteorologists say there’s a 47 percent chance of precipitation being below normal from June to August. Deficient soil moisture and dry conditions
School Cellphone Ban Possible In ND
(Bismarck, ND) — State lawmakers want to ban cell phone usage in public schools. The bill proposal would require students to store phones and similar devices in lockers, secure pouches, or designated containers during the school day.
Former Senator Ray Holmberg Receives Prison Sentence
(Fargo, ND) — Former state senator Ray Holmberg is heading to federal prison. The 81-year-old pleaded guilty to traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and will have to register as a sex offender. State
Body Found Under Bridge In Rapid City
(Rapid City, SD) — Police are identifying a man whose body was found under a bridge in Rapid City at the beginning of the week. It was 64-year-old Jerry Evans of Rapid City who died. Rapid City
State Employee Arrested For Child Porn, Sexual Exploitation
(Pierre, SD) — A South Dakota government employee is facing several charges for child porn and sexual exploitation of a minor. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 24-year-old Mohammad Ghosheh was arrested Tuesday. He has since made out