National Farmers Union Endorses Farmers First Act
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today endorsed the Farmers First Act, a bipartisan legislation that reauthorizes and increases funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). “Farming can be incredibly stressful, and too many rural
Secretary Rollins Announces New Plan to Bolster Meat and Poultry Safety
(St. Louis, MO, July 15, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, launched a comprehensive plan to bolster USDA’s
State Agriculture Departments Praise USDA Investment in Food Safety Programs
ARLINGTON, Va. — Following today’s announcement of “USDA’s Plan to Bolster Food Safety,” National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney praised its commitment to better equip USDA Food Safety Inspection Service inspectors and strengthen state
ND Congresswoman Fedorchak Hosting Another Forum Next Week
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak is welcoming residents to her next forum. Fedorchak will host her fourth statewide discussion to update North Dakotans about her legislative priorities, while offering a platform for questions and
Former ND National Guard Member’s Sexual Assault Trial Underway
(Burleigh County, ND) — A trial is underway for a former North Dakota National Guard member accused of sexual assault. Daniel Carpenter faces felony gross sexual imposition and sexual assault charges for an alleged incident that happened
Measles Case Count Rises In Williams County
(Williams County, ND) — North Dakota’s measles case count is increasing. State health officials have confirmed the 18th case in Williams County this year and the second this month after a resident was identified with the virus
Minot FD, Air Force Base FD Collaborate For EMS Bike Patrols
(Minot, ND) — Minot fire officials are teaming up for EMS support through bike patrols. The Minot Fire Department and the Minot Air Force Base Fire Department will collaborate to provide emergency services during special events. Officials
Special Credit Application Opens For Mobile, Manufactured Homeowners
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota mobile and manufactured homeowners can now apply for the primary residence credit. The state’s Primary Residence Property Tax Credit Program changed during the 2025 legislative session. A new process now requires mobile
BPS Title One Funding Reduced By $700K
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck Public Schools will have less Title One funding. District Superintendent Jeff Fastnacht says the state received an eight percent decrease in Title One funding, with BPS experiencing a reduction of 700 thousand dollars.
Federal School Funds Stalled, South Dakota Districts Concerned
(Washington, DC) — Federal school funding promised for South Dakota districts is still stuck in Washington, D.C., and local superintendents are expressing their concerns. Despite being approved in the federal budget, around six-billion dollars in education funding