Gas Prices Drop Again in North Dakota
The average price of a gallon of gas dropped slightly in North Dakota last week. Gas Buddy dot Com’s survey of 493 gas stations in the state shows an average price of $2.85 per gallon. That price
Popular Blackout License Plate Available Friday
(Bismarck, ND) — The popular blackout license plates will be available to the public starting this Friday. The new plate design has a black background and white lettering. They’re available at the motor vehicle office. The fee
Benson County Sheriff And 2 Deputies Resign; 1 Deputy Left On Staff
(Minnewaukan, ND) — Benson County Sheriff Ethan Rode and two deputies resigned last Friday. Benson County Commissioner Dick Horner says Rode overpaid a former employee for hours not worked. Chief Deputy Travis Carlson was arrested and is
1 Woman Dead After Found Submerged In Vehicle In Stink Lake
(Benson County, ND) — North Dakota Highway Patrol says a woman is dead after being found in her submerged vehicle in Stink Lake. Investigators found tire marks in the gravel. The vehicle is suspected to have went
Chislic Fest in Freeman Shifts to Biennial Schedule
(Freeman, SD) — Chislic lovers gather once again in Freeman for South Dakota’s beloved Chislic Fest, but organizers announce a big change. The festival will now be held every other year going forward. Beginning in 2018, the
Lt. Gov. Venhuizen Publicly Calls On Lawmakers to Approve New Men’s Prison
(Pierre, SD) — Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen is urging lawmakers to approve a new men’s prison in Sioux Falls. In an unusual move, Governor Rhoden handed over his weekly column to Venhuizen at the end of last
South Dakota Parents Get A Head Start On School Supplies
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Back-to-school shopping kicks off early this year as South Dakota families look to beat rising costs and potential tariffs. At Sioux Falls’ Empire Mall, parents say it’s all about saving money however they
Murdo Firefighter Killed in Crash on Way to Grass Fire
(Draper, SD) — A Murdo firefighter is dead after a crash while rushing to a large grass fire Saturday evening. Officials say the fire truck left the road and rolled about four miles north of Draper, ejecting
Power Outages, Hail Reported As Tornado Touches Down In Watertown
(Watertown, SD) — A tornado touches down in the Watertown area as severe weather slams parts of South Dakota. Residents have shared dramatic photos of a twister on the ground yesterday evening. One local says he lost