UnitedHealth Group Criminal And Civil DOJ Investigations

(Eden Prairie, MN) — UnitedHealth Group says it has begun complying with formal criminal and civil requests. It comes as the health care giant confirmed in a securities filing on Thursday that the company is facing both
Raiders Release DT Wilkins, Who Files Grievance

(Henderson, NV) — The Raiders are parting ways with a standout member of their defense. Las Vegas has informed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins that he has been released with designation of terminated vested veteran. Wilkins has been
Hulk Hogan Dead At 71

(Clearwater, FL) — Hulk Hogan, one of the most legendary professional wrestling icons, died on Thursday at the age of 71. Police said they responded to a medical call Thursday morning for a cardiac arrest, and the
Spring Wheat Tour Finds Slightly Lower Estimates Than Last Year

(FARGO, ND) — This year’s spring wheat and durum crops are looking good, albeit slightly smaller than last year, across much of North Dakota and Minnesota. The 2025 Wheat Quality Council Spring Wheat and Durum Tour concluded
USDA Undersecretary Nominee Fordyce Addresses Staff Cuts, Agency Modernization; Confirmation Likely

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Missouri farmer and former Trump FSA chief Richard Fordyce is likely to be confirmed as the next USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation following his Senate hearing. There was little question based on
EPA Proposed Registering Dicamba Again

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to re-register Dicamba herbicide for over-the-top application on cotton and soybeans. Successful Farming says there will be restrictions intended to limit possible ecological harm. Dicamba has been blamed for significant off-target
China Suspends Tariff Exclusion for U.S. Ag Products

In the latest trade developments, China has reportedly ended the tariff exclusion on American agricultural products. Fresh Fruit Portal says China’s government hasn’t issued an official statement yet. Importers in China have reported to the Foreign Agricultural
SPS Board Votes To Buy Out Superintendent’s Contract

(Surrey, ND) — The Surrey Public Schools Superintendent is being bought out. Yesterday, the district’s board voted to buy out the contract for David Gerding. Details on what led up to the decision have not been made
Stanley Man Receives 20-Year Sentence For Killing Friend

(Stanley, ND) — A Stanley man will spend over a decade in prison after the death of his friend. Yesterday, Malcolm Mayors was sentenced after agreeing to an Alford plea for the shooting death of 39-year-old James
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Nicholas Chase Nomination

(Bismarck, ND) — Nicholas Chase is inching closer to becoming a U.S. Attorney. Earlier this week, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Chase’s nomination for the next U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota. He was recently