ND Public Airports Receive $82M In Grant Funding
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota public airports are getting a multi-million-dollar grant boost. The state Aeronautics Commission approved nearly 82-million-dollars in grants as state airports set record numbers of air passengers over the past year. Sixty-one public
Mandan Receives Loans To Improve Water Quality
(Mandan, ND) — Mandan is receiving loans to improve its water quality. The city is one of four cities and districts to be awarded a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan. However, city leaders received two loans
Minot Schools, Education Association Agree On New Teacher Contract
(Minot, ND) — Minot school teachers have a new contract for next year. Minot Public Schools and Minot Education Association negotiators agreed on a base salary of 44-thousand-and-550-dollars that includes pay matrix advancements based on experience and
North Dakota Teens Required To Pass Boating Basics Course
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota teens are now required to pass a boating basics course. The law requires North Dakotans aged 12 to 15 to pass the course if they want to operate a boat or personal
Grand Forks Public Schools Adding Mental Health Director Position
(Grand Forks, ND) — A mental health director position will be added to the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Associate Superintendent Catherine Gillach says the position is a vital component of the district’s mental health and wellness
Nine People Arrested In Drug Ring Between Dakotas, Minnesota
(Fargo, ND) — Nine people face life in prison after a multi-state drug bust. Authorities in North and South Dakota and Minnesota say the meth trafficking conspiracy is tied to the Almighty Latin King National street gang.
Man Gets 20 Years for Selling Fentanyl Pill That Killed Teen
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A 19-year-old man is heading to federal prison for selling the fentanyl-laced pill that killed a 15-year-old South Dakota girl. On Monday, Udda Kobaba received a 20-year minimum sentence for distributing drugs that
19-Year-Old College Student Launches Historic Run for South Dakota Governor
(Pierre, SD) — A 19-year-old from Pierre is making a surprising run for South Dakota Governor. Robert Arnold is a student at Dakota State and just finished a legislative internship. Now, he’s jumping into the race for
Black Hills Area Prepares For Possible Power Shutoffs To Prevent Wildfires
(Keystone, SD) — People in Western South Dakota are getting ready for possible power shutoffs. At a recent community meeting in Keystone, residents learned how to use generators and keep safe during outages. Organizer Sherry Smith says
SDPB Faces Possible Cuts As Federal Funding Drops
(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakota Public Broadcasting says its financial future is on shaky ground. During a presentation at the Rotary in Sioux falls yesterday, SDPB warned that federal budget cuts could slash national funding by