Low River Levels Threaten Harvest Shipping, Drive Up Costs for Midwest Farmers
For the fourth consecutive year, water levels in the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers are expected to reach critically low levels, forcing shippers to light-load grain barges during the busy harvest season. With barge rates climbing higher, the
Walsh County Authorities, NDBCI Investigates Inmate Death
(Grafton, ND) — The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Walsh County authorities are investigating the death of a jail inmate. The Walsh County Sheriff’s Office says a male inmate suffered an apparent medical emergency on
New Wheat Diversity Discovery Could Provide an Urgently-Needed Solution
NORWICH, U.K. — Wheat has a very large and complex genome. Researchers have found that different varieties can use their genes in different ways. By studying RNA—the molecules that carry out instructions from DNA—researchers can see which
Experts Confirm EF5 Tornado Struck U.S.
(Grand Forks, ND) — Experts are confirming that it was an EF5 tornado that touched down in parts of North Dakota in June. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota, upgraded the monstrous storm to
Buffalo Man Receives 10 Years In Prison For Abuse Of A Minor
(Buffalo, SD) — A Buffalo will spend ten years in prison for charges of abusing a minor. Duane Newlander was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to two separate counts of abuse or cruelty to a minor.
Suspect Arrest, One Stable After Stabbing Near Downtown Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — One person is in custody after an alleged stabbing and assault near downtown Sioux Falls. Authorities say 61-year-old Allen Lehne was arrested after a 21-year-old victim was stabbed near the 800 block of
Engine Issue To Blame For Small Plane Crash Near Brookings
(Brookings, SD) — A preliminary report has found that engine issues are to blame for a small plane crash near the Brookings airport last month. The National Transportation Safety Board says that the single-engine, four-seat plane crashed
Nine-Year-Old Brandon Native To Compete At The Masters In 2026
(Brandon, SD) — A nine-year-old Brandon boy will compete at the Masters Golf Tournament next spring. Miles Lunning’s putting skills were showcased last week in the regional qualifying golf tournament in Minneapolis. This led to him securing
New Mental Health Clinic Opens In Downtown Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Mental health services are expanding in downtown Sioux Falls. Midwest Wellness Institute Health has opened a second clinic in the city, with officials saying it will help the group fill a gap in
SDDPS Still Investigating Deadly Crash Near Scenic
(Scenic, SD) — Authorities say there are still no updates regarding a deadly vehicle accident that left five people dead in the Badlands. Investigators say the crash happened just before midnight last Wednesday, three miles east of