Secretary Rollins Visits Nebraska Meets with Family Farmers (Audio)
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited Nebraska with Governor Jim Pillen, Representative Adrian Smith, and Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton to tour Cargill Bioscience Complex, Wholestone Farms’ pork processing facility, and Ohnoutka family farm in addition to hosting a Farmers First roundtable
Nebraska Governor Signs Legislation Banning Fake Meat in Nebraska
LINCON, NE – Tuesday Governor Jim Pillen signed LB246, banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The bill was sponsored on the Governor’s behalf by Senator Barry DeKay. “When I stood in
Williston Authorities Warn About Job Recruiter Scam
(Williston, ND) — Williston Police warn residents about a recent job recruiting scam. North Dakotans report receiving text messages about high-paying remote jobs with generous benefits. WPD says the scammers attempt to make contact through regular or
$300M State Hospital Approved In Jamestown
(Jamestown, ND) — Crews could break ground soon on a new state hospital in Jamestown. Plans are already underway for the new building that will be adjacent to the James River Correctional Center. Officials say the new
Burleigh County Commissioners Ask State Officials To Investigate ND Auditor, Treasurer
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota’s Auditor and Treasurer will be investigated at the state level. The Burleigh County Board of Commissioners voted to petition the Attorney General’s office and Governor Kelly Armstrong to get involved with the
Medora’s Presidential Library Construction Finishes Phase One
(Medora, ND) — Construction for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora is on track. Crews finished phase one of the 400-million-dollar project and said the last shipment of timber will be delivered by June 1st. The
Williston Woman Charged With Fourth DUI In Four Years
(Williston, ND) — A Williston woman faces her fourth DUI charge in the last four years. The woman was arrested after an officer accused her of speeding and driving in the road’s center median. She allegedly failed
Turtle Mountain College Names New School President
(Belcourt, ND) — Turtle Mountain College is appointing its new president. Wanda Parisien was named after serving as the college’s interim president for the past eight months. The 40-year higher education veteran said she is committed to
ND Department of Child And Family Services Director Pleads Guilty In Stalking Case
(Bismarck, ND) — A North Dakota official is entering a plea in a stalking case. Department of Child and Family Services Director Cory Pedersen pleaded guilty to misdemeanor stalking of his former partner. Pedersen was accused of
SD Farmers Welcome Recent Rain
(Canton, SD) — The recent steady rain across the region is giving South Dakota farmers a boost. After a dry winter and spring, local farmers were concerned about planting crops in the dry soil. Sam Eiesland, a