APHIS Supports Projects to Control and Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service this week announced the availability of more than $12 million to control and prevent chronic wasting disease in wild and farmed deer and elk. CWD is an infectious, degenerative disease
Ethanol Industry Submits Joint Comments Seeking Permanent Removal Of Brazilian Tariff On Imported U.S. Ethanol
This week, the Renewable Fuels Association, U.S. Grains Council and Growth Energy jointly submitted comments within the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade (CAMEX) regarding the Brazilian tariff on imported U.S. ethanol. Background: In October 2023, ABICOM (the
Sturgis Denies Street Race
(Sturgis, SD) — Sturgis is not going to have a downtown street race at this year’s Rally for now. Voters agreed on a referendum on the city council’s decision to sign a contract with Spirit of Sturgis
Low Voter Turnout For Sioux Falls City-School Election
(Pierre, SD) — The voting numbers from Tuesday’s Sioux Falls city-school election are looking rough. It was the lowest turnout for a city election in more than 20 years. Less than eight percent of Sioux Falls’ 150-thousand
Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup To Be Held For Earth Day
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The city of Sioux Falls is looking for volunteers to participate in the ninth annual Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup. The event takes place on April 20th ahead of Earth Day which on
Former Sioux Falls Therapist Plans To Plead Guilty
(Canton, SD) — A former Sioux Falls therapist is planning to plead guilty to having an illegal relationship with a patient. Roy Conrad was facing six counts of sexual penetration by psychotherapist in 2023 but court records
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Bans Gov. Noem From Reservation
(Fort Yates, ND) — A third Native American tribe located in parts of South and North Dakota has banned Governor Kristi Noem. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said in a news release the reason for Noem’s ban
Dickinson Memorial Park Renamed To Honor Veterans
(Dickinson, ND) — Dickinson Memorial Park is now Veterans Memorial Park. The name change was approved during a recent Dickinson City Council meeting and aims to acknowledge the park’s reputation as a haven for veterans, as well
Body Found At Lake Oahe Identified
(Emmons County, ND) — Authorities have identified the body found at Lake Oahe in Emmons County last weekend. The body was discovered by a fisherman, and investigators say the remains belong to 41-year-old Matthew Mittelsteadt. He went
Teen Accused Of Attacking Nursing Home Patient
(Wahpeton, ND) — A teenage suspect is in custody after they allegedly assaulted a patient at a Wahpeton nursing home. Police say it happened at Saint Catherine’s nursing home and describe the attack as an isolated incident.