Looking at the Demand Balance Sheet for Grains

The August WASDE report showed U.S. corn yields surging to a record 188.8 bushels per acre—up 7.8 from July’s estimate—pushing production to an unprecedented 16.7 billion bushels. The question now: will those figures hold as next week’s
Feds Pick Up Case For Man Accused In Sports Center Burglary

(Bismarck, ND) — Federal authorities are taking over the case against a man facing federal theft-related charges. The suspect, 29-year-old Devin O’Fallon, is accused of burglarizing the VFW Sports Center in January. The theft involved around 13-thousand
Toolkit Introduced To Explain Redistricting Process

(Bismarck, ND) — The League of Women Voters of North Dakota is launching a new toolkit to explain legislative redistricting. This follows a federal judge’s ruling that the state’s 2021 redistricting plan violated the Voting Rights Act
Person Injured, Dog Dead In Fire

(Minot, ND) — One person is injured and a dog is dead following a house fire in Minot yesterday. Fire officials say the resident was rescued with minor injuries, along with two dogs from the home. Life-saving
Fargo Mayor Publicly Endorses Police Chief

(Fargo, ND) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is providing public support for Police Chief Dave Zibolski. This comes as Zibolski faces criticism for delays after violent incidents, with some city commissioners calling for his resignation. New media
Minnesota Twins Announce Pohlad Family Will Not Sell Team

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Pohlad family is no longer planning to sell the Minnesota Twins. The announcement comes from the team’s X account, featuring a direct statement from the family. The statement says the family plans to
Thune Joins Chamber for Annual ‘Inside Washington’ Discussion

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune was welcomed the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce for its annual “Inside Washington” forum. The event gives locals a chance to hear what’s happening in D.C. and
Sioux Falls Police Investigate Surge in EBT Card Scams

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls Police are investigating a wave of EBT card scams, with more than 20 reports so far. People say they went to use their SNAP benefits only to find no balance or
Sioux Falls Moves Forward with Amended Anti-Encampment Ordinance

(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Sioux Falls City Council moves forward with a controversial anti-encampment ordinance, but not without major changes. After a second reading Tuesday night, the council unanimously approved amendments that add new protections for
China Slaps 75.8% Anti-Dumping Duty on Canadian Canola, Escalating Trade Dispute

China has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties of 75.8% on Canadian canola imports, effective Thursday, marking a sharp escalation in a year-long trade dispute that began when Ottawa imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August. The