Growth Energy Applauds Introduction of Ethanol for America Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the introduction today of the Ethanol for America Act—a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would simplify labeling and infrastructure requirements for fuel retailers seeking to offer E15, a fuel blend
Vietnam Battles Rapid Surge in African Swine Fever, Threatening Pork Supply Chains

Vietnam is confronting a rapidly escalating outbreak of African swine fever, with infections more than tripling in just two weeks. State media reports the situation has prompted urgent government intervention and renewed concerns about disruptions to global
GFPD To Participate In Sober Driving Campaign

(Grand Forks, ND) — Grand Forks authorities are focused on enforcing sober driving throughout the city. Starting next week, law enforcement agencies statewide will deploy additional patrols in support of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Wyoming Man Charged With Multiple Felonies In Richardton

(Stark County, ND) — A Wyoming man is facing terrorizing charges for a series of alleged crimes in Richardton. William Kelley was arrested after he allegedly pointed a firearm at law enforcement, causing thousands of dollars in
Dickinson FD To Contract Temporary Paramedics

(Dickinson, ND) — More people are needed to help with paramedic operations in Dickinson. City commissioners approved temporarily contracting two paramedics on Tuesday. Dickinson Fire Chief Jeremy Presnell says the department is understaffed and needs additional help
Construction Zone Speeding Violations Increase In ND

(Bismarck, ND) — Construction zone violations will cost North Dakota drivers more money. Pee Wee’s bill went into effect last week, which increases the minimum traffic fine when workers are present in a construction zone. Anyone cited
Minot Mayor-Elect Jantzer Discusses Top Priorities In New Role

(Minot, ND) — Mayor-elect Mark Jantzer is sharing his plans for Minot. Jantzer won more than 42-percent of the vote during Tuesday’s special mayoral election. Jantzer says key infrastructure upgrades and pushing through the current budget cycle
Judge Halts Ramona School Construction Over Legal Challenge

(Pierre, SD) — A judge has hit pause on a new public school building project in Ramona. It comes after a group of landowners sued the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District, claiming the nearly 15-million-dollar opt-out behind the project
South Dakota to Launch Commemorative Beer for America’s 250th

(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota is brewing up something special for America’s 250th birthday. It’s a commemorative beer called Dakota Liberty. State historian Ben Jones says the beer will be officially unveiled August 30th at the South
Emily’s Hope Expands Naloxone Access to Pine Ridge Reservation

(Pine Ridge, SD) — One local nonprofit is taking action to fight opioid overdoses on the Pine Ridge Reservation and across South Dakota. Emily’s Hope is now placing free naloxone kits — also known as Narcan —