Storm Prediction Center Classifies ND Severe Weather As A Derecho
(Bismarck, ND) — Weather officials are classifying the recent severe weather throughout the state as a derecho. The Storm Prediction Center stated that the weather event affected several states, including Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Minot City Council Votes Against Using Federal Grant To Hire Firefighters
(Minot, ND) — The Minot Fire Department will have to hire additional firefighters without grant assistance. The city council voted against using the SAFER Grant to hire six more firefighters for the department. City leaders weren’t aware
ND’s Three Affiliated Tribes To Break Ground On Water Facility
(New Town, ND) — MHA Nation is breaking ground on a new water facility this week. The Three Affiliated Tribes will enhance its water infrastructure as the Fort Berthold Rural Water Systems continues to grow. The new
ND-Based Company Assisting With U.S.-Mexico Border Wall
(Bismarck, ND) — A North Dakota-based company is helping to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Fisher Sand and Gravel received over 309 million dollars to construct 27 miles of the wall in Arizona. Federal officials claim the
State Employees Begin Training For New Government Accountability Rules
(Pierre, SD) — New government accountability laws take effect in South Dakota on July 1st, and training for state employees is already underway. Governor Larry Rhoden signed two new bills aimed at strengthening integrity in state government.
Group Touring State To Rally Support For Passenger Rail
(Undated) — A new push is rolling through South Dakota to bring passenger rail service back to the state. The group All Aboard Northwest is touring South Dakota this week for its “Train Trek” presentations, holding community
Canton Rebuilding One Year After Devastating Floods
(Canton, SD) — Canton continues to rebuild one year after flash floods slammed southeast South Dakota. Last June’s heavy rains turned creeks into raging rivers and cut off access to the town, leaving streets, homes, and public
Sioux Falls Police Investigate Four Weekend Shootings
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls police are investigating a string of weekend shootings — four in total — all within 48 hours. No one was seriously hurt, but police say seeing this many shootings in one
Attorney General To Announce Indictments In Inmate Death Cases
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota’s Attorney General is preparing to announce new indictments today tied to inmate deaths and a recent prison disturbance. The news conference will focus on two inmate deaths under investigation. So far this