Search Underway For Interim DSU President
(Dickinson, ND) — The State Board of Higher Education has started its search for Dickinson State University’s interim president. Former DSU president Stephen Easton stepped down in June following a mass resignation of the university’s nursing program
Ray Holmberg Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Abuse-Related Charges
(Bismarck, ND) — Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has pleaded guilty to charges related to child sexual abuse. He’s accused of traveling to the Czech Republic with the intent of sexually abusing children, and trying to
Anthrax Found In Meade County Cattle Herd
(Meade County, SD) — The South Dakota State Veterinarian says anthrax has been found in a cattle herd in Meade County. This is the first confirmed case of anthrax this year. Officials say that one calf in
New Campaign Launched Against Ballot Measures
(Sioux Falls, SD) — There’s now a new campaign raising efforts against top ballot measures for South Dakota’s General Election in November. The group is called “Vote No,” led by Sioux Falls business owner Chris Larson. Their
Ladycooler Music Festival Coming Next Summer
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls will be the home of an annual music festival beginning next summer. The Ladycooler Music Festival will make its debut next July 11th and 12th at Great Bear Ski Valley. The
Sioux Falls Mayor’s Message To Residents: Don’t Give Money To Panhandlers
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Officials in Sioux Falls are telling residents not to give money to panhandlers. Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Jon Thum spoke at a news conference on Thursday. TenHaken said 85-percent of the
Fire Destroys Two Townhouses In Mitchell
(Mitchell, SD) — A fire destroys at least two townhouses in Mitchell. The fire happened Thursday afternoon at a group of townhomes between Hitchcock Park and Wild Oak Golf Course. An official with the company that owns
Increased Fentanyl Use At Sturgis
(Sturgis, SD) — Fentanyl being brought in from out of state is an issue at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Overall felony arrests from drug use this year are on pace with last year’s rally. There were
Beef Export Value Climbs in June; Pork Trends Lower in June but Posts Strong First Half
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While June pork exports were lower year-over-year, shipments through
U.S. Sugar Producers Need a New Farm Bill
Administration officials, economists, and sugar industry experts just wrapped up the 39th International Sweetener Symposium – as Congress continues to debate the next Farm Bill. This year, the event focused on the need for a strong Farm Bill.