Spirit Lake Tribal Council Extends Water Consumption Ban
(Fort Totten, ND) — The Spirit Lake Tribal Council is extending a water consumption ban. The council and Spirit Lake Water Treatment Plant issued a ban last month after elevated manganese levels were found. Officials say they
Devils Lake Man Killed In Car Crash
(Leeds, ND) — A Devils Lake man is dead after a car crash on U.S. Highway Two. The North Dakota Highway Patrol said the 62-year-old man drove into an embankment about seven miles east of Leeds. The
Former NDSU Football Player Sentenced To Federal Prison
(Fargo, ND) — A former North Dakota State football player is heading to federal prison. Colter Pritchard was arrested after authorities found him in possession of 10 pounds of cocaine and a handgun during a traffic stop
Fargo VA Office Hosting Annual Summer Outreach Event
(Fargo, ND) — The Fargo Veterans Affairs Office is hosting its annual outreach event this month. The Summer VetFest initiative helps veterans and their survivors connect with healthcare benefits. Veterans who are new to the VA can
Standing Rock Man To Plead Guilty To Murder Charge
(Sioux County, ND) — A man faces life imprisonment for a Sioux County death. Deagen Running Bear was charged with the death of Elijah Red Tomahawk, who was killed sometime in May 2023. Running Bear is accused
Two Former State Senators Remembered
(Rapid City, SD) — South Dakota is saying goodbye to two long-time public servants. Lyndell Petersen, a former state senator and Pennington County commissioner, has passed away at 93. Petersen served in the South Dakota Senate for
SD Inmate Deaths Tied To Drug Overdoses
(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakota prison officials are confirming three inmate deaths tied to drug overdoses so far this year, all in Sioux Falls. One happened at the state penitentiary, and two more at the Jameson
Downtown Sioux Falls Bracing For Big Crowds Saturday
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Downtown Sioux Falls is gearing up for a busy Saturday as police prepare for big crowds and multiple events. It all kicks off at 10 a.m. tomorrow with the Pride Parade on 8th
Prison Proposal Delayed As Task Force Seeks More Time To Finalize Plan
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota’s prison project proposal is getting a delay. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen says lawmakers need more time to review recommendations for building new prison facilities. The group behind Project Prison Reset is still
Lincoln County Commissioner Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Comment
(Lincoln County, SD) — Controversy still swirls in Lincoln County after a commissioner made a comment many call antisemitic. During a May 27th meeting, Commissioner Doug Putnam used the phrase “Jew them down” while discussing a lease