150 Kids Receive Laptops and Backpacks In Literacy Drive
(Madison, SD) — Kids at the Moody County Boys and Girls Club get a big surprise Thursday as 150 refurbished laptops and backpacks filled with school supplies are handed out. The event, hosted by Dakota State University,
Sioux Falls Shooting Suspect Indicted On Murder Charges
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Sioux Falls man accused in a downtown shooting is back in jail — this time facing attempted murder charges. A grand jury has indicted Jabriel Fears on four counts of attempted first-degree
Grains Try to End the Week on a Positive Note
It is looking like a positive end to a volatile week for the grain complex on Friday as traders watch weather, headline news and more. Meantime the outside markets are mixed as Trump and Putin meet in
State Water Commission Approves $17 Million in Cost-Share Funding for North Dakota Water Projects
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) today approved $17 million in cost-share funding for water development projects across the state during its meeting in Bismarck. The approved projects were related to water supply,
AARP Celebrates 90 Years of Social Security
BISMARCK, N.D. – The mayors of Bismarck, Mandan, Fargo and West Fargo and Gov. Kelly Armstrong have signed proclamations recognizing August 14, 2025, as the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Today, 146,521 North Dakotans receive Social Security, contributing not
Congress Takes Up New Bill to Expedite Aquaculture Permitting
Washington, D.C. – On July 31, Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) introduced the Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act of 2025 into the U.S. Senate. S.2586 is the result of years of bipartisan
Grand Jury Indicts MN Lawmaker Murder Suspect
(Minneapolis, MN) — The man accused of the murder of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman has been indicted on state charges. A grand jury indicted Vance Boelter on first-degree murder charges on Thursday. Boelter is accused of shooting
Twins Lose To Tigers In Extras
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins blew an early lead during a 4-3, 11-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. The Twins scored three runs in the bottom of the third inning before giving up
Montana Dakota Utilities Seeking Rate Increase For ND Infrastructure Upgrades
(Bismarck, ND) — Montana Dakota Utilities wants to increase its rates to cover infrastructure expenses in North Dakota. MDU officials say customers would pay just over 37-dollars more annually if the North Dakota Public Service Commission approves
New Online Tool Enhances CWL Checks By ND Firearms Dealers
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota firearms dealers can now verify concealed weapon licenses through a new online tool. State Attorney General Drew Wrigley recently announced a green light, red light system that quickly and securely verifies CWL