Possible Update on Grand Forks Police Chief Coming Today
(Grand Forks, ND) — Grand Forks may have a new police chief by the end of the day. The city’s human resources director tells the Grand Forks Herald they’re still working through the process but she hopes
Gov. Burgum Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Wildfires
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Burgum is requesting a presidential major disaster declaration for the fires that scorched parts of northwest North Dakota last month. The governor is looking for help in covering the estimated eight-million-dollar price tag
Stuckey Declared District 15 House Seat Winner After Recount
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Democrat Erik Muckey is declared the winner of the District 15 second house seat after a recount. The two-day recount wrapped up on Thursday with Muckey beating Republican Joni Tschetter by just nine
Senator Rounds Proposes Eliminating DOE
(Washington, DC) — Senator Mike Rounds wants to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. Rounds on Thursday introduced legislation he calls “Returning Education to Our States Act” in the U.S. Senate. His proposal calls for Department of
Former Teacher Convicted Of Sex Crime
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A former Ipswich teacher and coach has been convicted of sexual contact with a child by a person of authority. Court records show Jeromy Loken was also convicted of sexual exploitation of a
Report: SD Among Deadliest States For Thanksgiving Driving
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota is among the deadliest states for Thanksgiving driving. That’s according to a recent report from the Barber Law Firm, which looked at data on fatal crashes during the Thanksgiving period from the
Newly Elected Lawmaker Says He May Not Serve His Term
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Chris Reder says he is thinking about his future as a lawmaker after experiencing health issues. The Republican was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives earlier this month. Reder posted on