Deere Responds to Right-to-Repair Lawsuit
Deere and Co. filed an answer to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit alleging the tractor manufacturer holds a monopoly over its repair services. The FTC says that hold unfairly drives up costs and restricts farmers from fixing
Lamb Sales Highlighted at Meat Conference
The American Lamb Board attended the 2025 Annual Meat Conference sponsored by the Meat Institute. It brings together all segments of the retail meat industry to learn how to improve meat and poultry marketing, operations, and profitability.
State Lawmakers Propose Healthcare Services Transparency Rule
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota hospitals and health care facilities could be required to share costs before patients receive care. State lawmakers want price transparency for all services, ranging from common care to overnight stays. Hospitals that
Allegiant Makes Changes For Bismarck Flights
(Bismarck, ND) — Travelers should prepare for suspended flights from Bismarck to certain cities. Allegiant Airlines announced that service from Bismarck to Saint Petersburg and Orlando will be suspended starting April 27th. The airline said demand was
Minot Residents Charged With Sex Crimes
(Minot, ND) — A married couple is facing sex crime charges in Minot. The state attorney general has charged Amber and Dalton Hattem with sexually abusing and exploiting vulnerable adults. The incidents occurred at the Minot Health
ND Senators Vote To Override Governor’s Veto
(Bismarck, ND) — State chambers could override Governor Kelly Armstrong’s first veto. Armstrong raised concerns about a proposal for a non-refundable tax credit supporting prison industries. He cited potential violations of the Dormant Commerce Clause of the
Jury Trial Set For Former Rapid City TV Anchor
(Rapid City, SD) — A jury trial is set for a former Rapid City news anchor accused in a domestic violence case. Shad Olson was accused of assaulting a woman at her home in Meade County in
Update On State Employee Arrested For Child Porn, Sexual Exploitation
(Pierre, SD) — More details are being revealed as a South Dakota government employee faces several charges for child porn and sexual exploitation of a minor. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 24-year-old Mohammad Ghosheh was arrested Tuesday.
SD Education Funding Effects
(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakota’s biggest school district in Sioux Falls is preparing to cut three million dollars from its budget. But Sioux Falls is not alone. Smaller school districts like Flandreau and Dell Rapids are
Senator Rounds Criticizes Signal Chat Leak During Yemen Operation
By Todd Epp, SDBA WASHINGTON (SDBA) — South Dakota Republican Senator Mike Rounds criticized officials for leaking information on Signal during a military operation in Yemen. Rounds spoke with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on “The Situation Room” on