NDDOT Wants Input On 25-Year Plan For State Transportation
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for input on the state’s transportation policies and investments. The agency is about to start a series of in-person and virtual events to get feedback on
PSC To Hold Public Meeting On Williams County Generating Station
(Williston, ND) — The state’s Public Service Commission plans to hold a public meeting later this month to get input on a proposed generating station in Williams County. Basin Electric Power Cooperative is requesting a permit to
Minot City Council Picks New Police Chief
(Minot, ND) — Minot has a new police chief. The city council selected Michael Frye for the position in a unanimous vote yesterday. Frye is currently the chief of police at Bismarck State College. The council also
Lawmaker Information Taken Off ND Website After MN Shooting
(Bismarck, ND) — The director of North Dakota’s Legislative Council says some lawmaker information was removed from a public website after last weekend’s deadly shootings in Minnesota. John Bjornson says he removed state lawmakers’ addresses from the
Rapid City Police Fighting Growing Shoplifting Problem
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City Police are stepping up efforts to fight back against a rise in shoplifting. A national study shows retail theft has nearly doubled since 2019, with losses up 90 percent. Rapid City
SD Teacher Pay Hits New High
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota teachers are making more money. The average salary rose above 56 thousand dollars last school year, up more than three thousand from the year before. But the state still ranks 46th in
SD Tourism Officials Expect Strong Summer Season
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota’s summer travel season is shaping up to be a strong one, even as some travelers tighten their budgets. Tourism officials say they’re seeing steady interest from nearby states like Minnesota, Iowa, and
Senator Rounds Pushing To Bring Back Beef Origin Labels
(Rapid City, SD) — South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds wants Americans to know where their beef comes from. He’s urging the USDA to bring back country-of-origin labels on beef products, something that hasn’t been required since 2015.
Ellsworth Air Force Base Increases Security Amid Global Tensions
(Box Elder, SD) — Security is tighter at Ellsworth Air Force Base and military bases nationwide this week. Officials say the changes are in response to world events, and similar measures are being put in place at
Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Results In Over $10M For SD
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota is getting over ten million dollars as part of a major national opioid settlement. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the money comes from a seven-point-four-billion-dollar deal with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler