Without More Funding, FCC Winding Down Broadband Program
The Federal Communications Commission plans to start winding down the Affordable Connectivity Program as funding for the effort dries up. The FCC has emphasized the need for additional funding for program, and the White House recently made
Thousands Cited In Seat Belt Crackdown
(Bismarck, ND) — A law enforcement crackdown on seat belt violations has resulted in thousands of citations. The enforcement campaign is called “Click It or Ticket”, and took place last year from November 1st to December 14th,
Never Too Early to Prepare for Calving Season
Preparing for the calving season is a critical aspect of beef cattle management. Dr. Brett Terhaar, beef technical consultant for Elanco Animal Health, says you can never prepare too much or too early for calving. He says,
Nearly 21 Million Children Expected to Receive New Grocery Benefit This Summer
The Department of Agriculture this week announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four tribes plan to be the first to launch the new, permanent summer grocery benefits program for children. Known as Summer Electronic
USDA Report on Friday is a “Big One”
The USDA will release the final production numbers for the 2023 crop season on Friday, January 12. Joe Vaclavik, founder and president of Standard Grain, says Friday’s Crop Production Report is an important one. He says, “A
Ringneck Energy Joins American Carbon Alliance
URBANDALE, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2024) – Today the American Carbon Alliance (ACA) announced that Ringneck Energy, has joined as members of the ACA. “When we look at rural America, we know there is no greater economic opportunity on the horizon
Senators Cramer, Capito Push Back Against SEC’s Burdensome Climate Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) wrote a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler regarding its proposed rule on climate-related disclosures for publicly-traded companies
North Dakota Schools Superintendent Seeking Re-Election
(Bismarck, ND) — Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota’s superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction is seeking re-election. She made the announcement Wednesday, and she’s held the position since 2012. The department oversees education in grades kindergarten through
Fort Yates Drug Bust
(Fort Yates, ND) — Five people were arrested in a drug bust that happened in Fort Yates on Monday. Officers from multiple agencies conducted a search warrant at a home, and reportedly recovered large amounts of fentanyl,
Rep. Rios Removed From Interim Judiciary Committee
(Bismarck, ND) — Williston lawmaker Nico Rios has been removed from the interim Judiciary Committee. His removal follows an incident that happened last December, when Rios went a hateful, drunken tirade directed at police officers when they