Governor’s “Freedom Works Here” Ad Wins National Award
(Pierre, SD) — Governor Noem is gaining national attention for her “Freedom Works Here” ad campaign. The governor’s “Bright Side” ad was recognized as the “Best TV Ad” at the 2024 Reed Awards. Noem touts “Freedom Works
Jury Selection Underway In Minot Murder Trial
(Minot, ND) — Jury selection is underway in the trial of a Minot man charged with murder. Kamauri Kennedy is accused of killing Dominique Kelley in June 2021. Her body was found in a burning vehicle in
State Audit Critical Of Some BPS Procedures
(Bismarck, ND) — A state audit of the Bismarck Public Schools has found some concerns with the district’s procedures. The audit released yesterday was initiated by a citizen petition and reviewed a period from July 2022 to
Students Get Chance to Send Art to Washington
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the U.S. Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now
Structure Improvement Projects Scheduled on Interstate 29 Near Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Monday, April 8, 2024, a structure improvement project is scheduled to begin on three separate structures on Interstate 29 in the Sioux Falls area. The project locations are exit 94 (Baltic), the
Rep. Corey Mock Will Not Seek Democratic-NPL Nomination for Re-Election in District 18
GRAND FORKS – After nearly 16 years of dedicated service in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, Representative Corey Mock has announced that he will not seek the Democratic-NPL nomination for re-election in District 18. During his near-generation-long tenure
CHS, Growmark Collaboration Talks Conclude Without Pursuing Any New Opportunities
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (DTN) — CHS and Growmark won’t pursue new collaborations after undergoing formal discussions into a potential merger or other joint business ventures in early 2024. CHS and Growmark announced the discussions in January to
Smallest Drought Area Since 2020
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a sizable drop in drought areas around the U.S. “After wet weather and an early spring across much of the country, drought has decreased to around 18 percent of the
Ethanol Industry Pushing for E15 Waiver Decision This Month
Time is running out for the Biden EPA to decide on a summertime waiver for E15 sales this summer until a more permanent rule allowing those sales takes effect next year. The Renewable Fuels Association estimates E15
Hardy and Slaubaugh Elected to Wheat Commission Board
County and district elections for District 1 (southwest ND) and District 4 (central ND) are complete and two producers were elected to serve four-year terms on the North Dakota Wheat Commission (NDWC) board. Don Hardy, Beach, and