Rep. Scott Dyk Resigns From State Legislature
(Williston, ND) — Williston area Republican Representative Scott Dyk has resigned from the state Legislature. He announced his resignation on Sunday in an email he sent to legislative leadership. He cited family health issues as his reason
Gianforte Slams EPA Rule Air Quality Standards
(Helena, MT) — Governor Greg Gianforte is criticizing a new federal rule he says will impact Montana and other western states. In a statement yesterday, Gianforte blasted the new Environmental Protection Agency regulation over air quality standards.
Bill To Regulate Ticket Sales Passes MN House
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota lawmakers are a step closer to enacting new rules for sports and concert ticket sales. The House passed a bill yesterday to require companies to disclose all fees charged for ticket sales
Dickinson Man Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer
(Dickinson, ND) — A Dickinson man faces criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted a police officer Wednesday evening. Police say it happened while the officer was serving a felony arrest warrant for 64-year-old Daniel Kostelecky. Kostelecky reportedly
MN DOH Releases List Of Water Supplies Exceeding New PFAS Limits
(St. Paul, MN) — Nearly two-dozen Minnesota water systems currently have PFAS contamination that exceeds new federal limits. The state Department of Health released its list of the water systems affected shortly after the EPA announced the
Stolen Car Leads To Pursuit In Minot
(Minot, ND) — A stolen vehicle report led to a car chase in Minot Tuesday night. Police say the car’s owner called 911 saying someone else was driving their vehicle and followed them while providing updates to
Search Warrants Give More Information About Blue Earth County Dog Shooting
(Mankato, MN) — Search warrants are revealing more information about a dog shooting that happened last month in Blue Earth County. The county sheriff’s office announced earlier this week that they have identified a suspect in the
Fire Devastates Mandan Apartment Complex
(Mandan, ND) — More than a dozen families are displaced following a major Thursday night fire that devastated a Mandan apartment complex. Fire crews were called to the Sundown Apartments along 15th Street Northeast shortly before 1:00
Farm Groups Won’t Trade Higher Reference Prices for Cheaper Crop Insurance
Dozens of farm groups oppose giving up higher reference prices or crop subsidy triggers in exchange for a GOP-proposed boost in crop insurance supports in a new farm bill. It’s just not palatable, the groups argue, given
Survey on Farmers and Sustainable Practices
McKinsey and Company research reveals that a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming. While 90 percent of farmers understand the practices, the uptake remains low. Even where farmers are adopting sustainable practices,