Dunseith Teacher Sentenced for Child Abuse
(Dunseith, ND) — A Dunseith public schoolteacher is going to prison for her conviction on child abuse charges. A grand jury indicted 42-year-old Rhawnie Marcellais of Belcourt on six counts last year. Marcellais was accused of throwing
Gas Flares Contribute to Wildfires
(Bismarck, ND) — A report from the State Fire Marshal’s Office says heat from natural gas flares from operations run by ConocoPhillips and Hess contributed to wildfires in western North Dakota last month. The report says the
North Dakota Drivers Can Expect Lower Gas Prices
(Undated) — There’s good news for motorists who are planning a Thanksgiving trip. Energy analysts say as long as the price of oil keeps on dropping, the national average for a gallon of gas could fall below
Sen. Hoeven Introduces Stand With Israel Act
(Washington, DC) — North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is among those on Capitol Hill supporting the Stand With Israel Act. Hoeven joined Idaho Senator Jim Risch and 32 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the legislation Wednesday.
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in South Fargo
(Fargo, ND) — Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a South Fargo man dead. The Fargo PD says officers were sent to a home Wednesday morning after reports of a person who was suicidal. When
ND Public Service Commission To Vote Friday on Carbon Pipeline Project
(Bismarck, ND) — The state’s public service commission is set to vote tomorrow on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. If the three-person commission approves the plan, carbon emissions would be permanently stored underground west of Bismarck.
Prison Wastewater Connection Approved By Lennox
(Lennox, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Corrections will be partnering with Lennox on a wastewater connection for the new men’s prison. Lennox City Council unanimously approved an agreement to provide the service for the planned
Schwan’s Breaks Ground On SF Food Facility
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Hundreds of new jobs are coming to South Dakota. CJ Schwan’s broke ground on a new food production facility yesterday in Sioux Falls. The project is finally becoming a reality after the company
Thune New Senate Leader
(Washington, DC) — South Dakota’s John Thune is going to have one of the most powerful voices on Capitol Hill. Republicans have elected him as the next Senate Majority Leader. Thune and Texas’ John Cornyn faced off
Noem Talks Homeland Security Secretary Job
(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is giving her thoughts on the likely new role of Homeland Security Secretary. She spoke publicly for the first time yesterday during several appearances in Sioux Falls since