MSU And Minot Police Launch Apprenticeship Program
(Minot, ND) — A new tuition-covered apprenticeship program is available at Minot State University. MSU’s criminal justice program partnered with the Minot Police Department to offer real-world experience in law enforcement. Officials have noticed a decline in
Phone Scam Targeting Williams County Residents
(Williams County, ND) — A recent scam is targeting Williams County as incidents surge nationwide. The Williams County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about scammers falsely representing the sheriff’s office and demanding money. North Dakota authorities will not
Wildfire Smoke Expected To Be Summerlong Issue
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakotans should prepare to deal with the wildfire smoke from Canada throughout the summer. Weather officials predict the smoke will be an on-and-off issue for regions closest to the affected areas, with air
Woman Charged For Fleeing Police, Bringing Drugs To Jail
(Bismarck, ND) — A woman faces multiple charges after a vehicle chase and drug possession incident at a county jail. Last month, police in Bismarck attempted to pull over the suspect for a broken taillight when the
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Milbank, Quarantine Expands
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota officials confirm the destructive emerald ash borer has now reached Milbank. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is expanding its quarantine zone to include Grant County, adding to 12 other affected
Mitchell Mayor Withdraws Support For Prison Plan After Community Pushback
(Mitchell, SD) — Mitchell’s mayor is pulling his support for a new men’s prison near the city. Mayor Jordan Hanson says the project would do more harm than good, and he’s not alone. The Davison County Sheriff
SD Prison Opponents Back Facility Upgrades As Task Force Weighs New Site Options
(Undated) — The South Dakota group NOPE, or Neighbors Opposing Prison Expansion, is celebrating a win with a proposed men’s prison site in Lincoln County off the table. They’re throwing support behind upgrades at existing prisons instead
South Dakota Joins Lawsuit to Block 23andMe Data Sale
(Undated) — South Dakota is joining a national fight to stop 23andMe from selling people’s genetic data. Attorney General Marty Jackley says he’s hearing from concerned residents after the company, now facing bankruptcy, looks to sell its
Thune Speaks On L.A. Protests
(Washington, D.C.) — Senate Majority Leader and South Dakota Senator John Thune is speaking out about the ongoing protests in Los Angeles and across the country. He said the issue in front of everyone is the chaos