Legislative Research Council Weighs In On IM-28 Debate
(Pierre, SD) — The Legislative Research Council says that South Dakota municipalities should still tax items if Initiated Measure 28 is passed this November. That’s the ballot measure that would remove the state sales tax for “anything
Senator Thune Aims To Be Top Senate Republican
(Washington, DC) — South Dakota Senator John Thune is hopeful he will earn the top Republican spot in the U.S. Senate. Thune is currently in a three-way race for Senate leadership in the Republican Party. He’s competing
Hostfest To Welcome New Director
(Minot, ND) — Minot’s Hostfest is preparing to welcome a new director. The event is North America’s largest Scandinavian festival, and its been a staple in the Magic City for 45 years. Hostfest’s board of directors severed
North Dakota Domestic Violence Organizations Facing Budget Cuts
(Bismarck, ND) — Organizations in North Dakota that offer help to victims of domestic violence and abuse are preparing for major budget cuts. While advocacy groups throughout the state received about five-million dollars last year, they received
More Information Released After Deadly West Fargo Church Shooting
(West Fargo, ND) — West Fargo police have released more information following Saturday morning’s deadly shooting at Prairie Heights Church. Police say the person who died, 25-year-old Austin Strom, was caught trying to break into the church
Tigirlily Gold Nominated For Another Award
(Hazen, ND) — Tigirlily Gold has been nominated for the People’s Choice Country Awards. The sisters from Hazen have made waves in the country music world, and are nominated in the categories “Group-Duo of 2024” and “Group-Duo
Lincoln Elementary Completes Expansion Project
(Lincoln, ND) — Lincoln Elementary School has completed a 7.5-million-dollar expansion project just in time for the start of the school year. The school now has another kitchen, a multi-purpose room, new classrooms, and space for pre-kindergarten
Dickinson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
(Dickinson, ND) — A 67-year-old Dickinson man accused of a deadly shooting has pleaded not guilty to murder. Jeffrey Powell is charged in the death of 59-year-old Christopher Ische. Police found Ische suffering from gunshot wounds on
Ray Holmberg Has Awards Rescinded Following Guilty Plea
(Bismarck, ND) — Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has had several awards rescinded following his guilty plea in a child sex crimes case. The awards were from the Grand Forks Herald, the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks
Agreement Reached To Remove Voting Barriers For Native Americans
(Allen, SD) — A new agreement is going to help resolve any voting barriers for Native Americans in South Dakota. Claims were made against Bennett County for failing to make its registration and early voting opportunities equally