Sturgis Rally Traffic Spiking Past Five-Year Average; Rally Crash Count Climbs, One Dead Monday
(Sturgis, SD) — More bikers than usual are rolling into Sturgis for the milestone year. South Dakota Department of Transportation says vehicle counts for the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are outpacing both last year and the
Sioux Falls Residents Pushing Back on Operation Prairie Thunder
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Opposition is building in Sioux Falls to Governor Rhoden’s new public safety initiative, Operation Prairie Thunder. Dozens of residents plan to speak at tonight’s city council meeting, raising concerns about the operation’s focus
Fargo Mayor Questioning Future Of Police Chief
(Fargo, ND) — Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski could soon be relieved of his duties. Yesterday, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney said he will decide Zibolski’s future after citing concerns related to a lack of public trust. Chief
Unofficial Results Indicate Jantzer As Minot’s Next Mayor
(Minot, ND) — Mark Jantzer is projected to be the next mayor of Minot. Yesterday’s unofficial results from the special election indicate that voters chose Jantzer for the position. He has served as acting mayor since April
6,500 Backpacks Filled During United Way School Supply Drive
(Fargo, ND) — United Way of Cass-Clay is distributing thousands of backpacks filled with school supplies. This week, organizers held the 27th annual United Way School Supply Drive to ease the pressure off children returning to school.
Williams County Preliminary 2026 Budget Shows $17M Increase
(Williams County, ND) — Williams County officials are sharing the preliminary budget for 2026. Officials expect a 17-million-dollar increase for next year’s budget, with an anticipated revenue and expense amount of over 149-million-dollars. Nearly 15-million-dollars from property
Grand Forks Border Patrol Arrests Eight Suspects During Operation
(Grand Forks, ND) — Eight people are in custody after a targeted operation in Grand Forks. The U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector announced yesterday that eight illegal immigrants were recently arrested. One suspect is a Honduran
Tokio, ND, Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Child Neglect in the Death of a Three-Year Old Child
FARGO, ND – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced that on August 5, 2025, Austin Ray Lester, age 29 of Tokio, ND, appeared in United States District Court for the District of North Dakota and was sentenced before
Man Arrested In Connection With Deadly Fargo Shooting
(Fargo, ND) — Fargo Police are charging a man with a deadly shooting. C’Aundre Douglas was arrested in Jamestown on Monday night in connection with the death of Elijah Hughes. The 20-year-old victim was shot to death
Jury Selection Begins in Sioux Falls Triple Murder Trial
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A high-profile murder trial is moving forward in Lincoln County. Jury selection is underway for Justin Rackley, the 32-year-old accused of killing three people around a backyard fire pit in Sioux Falls. It’s