State’s Population Grows
(Washington, DC) — The number of people who call North Dakota home continues to grow. New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show the state’s population hit a record high of over 796-thousand people last summer. The
Dunn County Authorities Seek Missing Oil Workover Rig
(Killdeer, ND) — Authorities in Dunn County say an oil workover rig is missing from a site in Killdeer. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office says a blue MW Industries rig was removed from the site on Sunday
Minot Man Acquitted Of Manslaughter
(Minot, ND) — A Minot man has been found not guilty of manslaughter. KMOT says 24-year-old Ian Abrahamson was acquitted Thursday in the shooting death of 34-year-old Davin Smith. Abrahamson told authorities that he shot Smith last
State Supreme Court Says Fargo Cannot Ban Home Gun Sales
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Supreme Court says Fargo does not have the authority to ban city residents from selling guns out of their homes. In an opinion published Thursday, the high court upheld a lower
House Dems Say GOP Spending Cuts Could Cost North Dakota Over $1B In Disaster Aid
(Washington, DC) — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives say North Dakota could lose over a billion dollars if Republicans drop disaster aid from the government funding bill. House Democrats on Thursday released a state-by-state analysis
Santa At Empire Mall Belongings Stolen
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Someone’s going to get coal from the Santa Claus at Sioux Falls’ Empire Mall. Dale Buxcel, who has been Santa at the mall for 27 years, posted on his Facebook that his dressing
Brookings 2nd Most Affordable U.S. College Town
(Brookings, SD) — Brookings is being recognized as one of the most affordable college towns in the U.S. Home to South Dakota State University, Brookings has been ranked number two in WalletHub’s “2025 Best College Towns in
McGee Fire Near Rapid City
(Rapid City, SD) — Crews are battling a wildfire in western South Dakota. The McGee Fire started in the early-morning hours yesterday southwest of Rapid City. Officials say it has grown close to 50 acres in size
SD Senator Rounds Weighs In On Possible Government Shutdown
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is speaking out about the real possibility of a government shutdown late tonight. He says negotiations are still ongoing toward a resolution to pass a new spending bill, but