Minot Named As Great American Defense Community
(Minot, ND) — The City of Minot is receiving honors for its dedication to military support. The Great American Defense Community recognized Minot as a 2025 Great American Defense Community last weekend. ADC Board President Tom Ford
U.S. Air Force, UND Aerospace Foundation Partner For Flight Training
(Grand Forks, ND) — The University of North Dakota and the U.S. military are partnering to address the pilot shortage in the country. The UND Aerospace Foundation and the U.S. Air Force announced the launch of a
Tech, Innovation Starts To Receive Investments From ND Department of Commerce
(Bismarck, ND) — Two tech and innovation startups are receiving investments from the Department of Commerce. Yesterday, officials announced Verdethos Incorporated and Highpass Incorporated will receive a combined 345-thousand-dollar investment for marketing and working capital boosts. The
ND SOS Files Briefing Regarding Belcourt, Devils Lakes District Lines
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Secretary of State believes a former district map should be used for areas near Devils Lake and Belcourt. Michael Howe filed a brief on Tuesday, arguing that the redistricting of the
Jury Sides With Inmate In South Dakota Prison Nutrition Lawsuit
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A federal jury in Sioux Falls rules in favor of a state prison inmate who says poor nutrition behind bars harmed his health. Mark Christians claimed he lost nearly a hundred pounds in
Not Guilty Verdict In Pennington County Infant Death Trial
(Rapid City, SD) — A Pennington County jury finds Courtney Martinez-Martin not guilty in the death of her seven-week-old niece, Aiko [[ Eye-eeko]]. The verdict came yesterday after a day of deliberation, clearing the 27-year-old of second-degree
High Beef Prices Giving South Dakota Ranchers Financial Opportunity
(Undated) — Beef prices continue to climb, and that’s giving South Dakota ranchers a much-needed boost. Ground beef is up nearly 12 percent over last year, and steaks are averaging over eleven dollars a pound. Eric Jennings
SD DCI Agents To Enforce Immigration Law Under New ICE Partnership
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota’s top law enforcement agency now has two agents training to enforce federal immigration law. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the new partnership with ICE will let DCI agents start deportation proceedings in
Nonprofits, State Agencies Grapple With Fallout From Federal Spending Cuts
(Pierre, SD) — Feeding South Dakota is asking state lawmakers for three million dollars to help fill a gap left by lost federal food aid. CEO Lori Dykstra says the nonprofit is already cutting administrative costs, but
South Dakota Faces Softer Revenue Outlook As Sales Tax Falls Short
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota’s revenue outlook is slipping as the new budget year gets underway. State economists now say general fund revenues for 2026 will come in nearly one percent below what lawmakers expected, mostly due