Minot City Council Sets Mayor Special Election Date
(Minot, ND) — The Minot City Council is finalizing the special election date to find the city’s next mayor. The winner will serve the remainder of Tom Ross’ term into next June. Potential candidates have 30 days
Educational Savings Accounts Bill Sent To Governor Armstrong
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota students could soon have educational savings accounts. The state legislature sent a bill to the governor’s desk that creates a state-funded account for certain private school students to help with tuition, textbooks,
Grand Forks Teen Enters Plea For Sexual Assault Trial
(Grand Forks, ND) — A Grand Forks teen is pleading not guilty to felony sexual assault charges. Jayden Allen Perales is accused of raping a 12-year-old-girl in June 2024 when he was 17-years-old. The victim told law
Williston Fire Officials Investigating Grass Fire
(Williston, ND) — Williston fire officials are asking for help investigating what caused a small wildfire on the town’s northside. Assistant Chief Corey Johnson said half an acre was burned near Energy Street and Depot Lane, but
Bismarck Officer Cleared Of Fatal Shooting Charges
(Bismarck, ND) — The Burleigh County State Attorney won’t charge the Bismarck police officer involved in a fatal shooting. Officer Nathan Anderson was the only one to discharge their weapon when multiple Bismarck officers responded to a
ND Becomes 47th State To Legalize Charter Schools
(Bismarck, ND) — Charter Schools are legal in North Dakota. Governor Kelly Armstrong said signing the bill expands school choice, which he described as a win-win for North Dakota students and families. State funding for the charters
Homeland Security Secretary Has Purse Stolen In DC Restaurant
(Washington, DC) — Federal authorities are looking into a theft involving Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. It happened while the former South Dakota governor was out to dinner with her family on Sunday in northwest DC. A
Juvenile Hurt In Weapons Violation Report
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A juvenile hurt in a weapons violation is what police say is the reason a heavy police presence could be seen in central Sioux Falls yesterday morning. It happened around 5:30 a.m. near
Lake Mitchell Project To Begin After Summer
(Mitchell, SD) — South Dakotans are going to be able to enjoy one last summer on Lake Mitchell before it’s gone for a while. The Lake Mitchell project is set to begin sometime this fall. Lake Mitchell
SD Reaction To Death Of Pope Francis
(Undated) — South Dakotans are remembering Pope Francis after his passing Monday at the age of 88. Senate Majority Leader John Thune shared a statement yesterday morning, praising the Pope’s faith and compassion. South Dakota Senator Mike