Governor Armstrong Issues Declaration Honoring The Late Marilyn Hagerty

(Grand Forks, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong has issued a declaration to honor the memory of the late Marilyn Hagerty. The long-time Grand Forks Herald columnist and food writer died last month at age 99, as Governor
American Red Cross Requests Blood Donations Amid Fall Appointment Decline

(Fargo, ND) — The American Red Cross says it needs more donations as fall appointments trend downward in the Dakota and Minnesota region. Officials say donation rates typically start dropping in October as people settle into busier
Nicholas Chase Confirmed As U.S. Attorney For ND

(Bismarck, ND) — Nicholas Chase has been confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney for North Dakota. The U.S. Senate confirmed Chase after five months of partisan stalemate. He was recommended by U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin
Former ND Superintendent Of Public Instruction Appointed By U.S. Senate

(Bismarck, ND) — Kirsten Baesler has been appointed as the new assistant secretary of education in the U.S. Department of Education. The former state Superintendent of Public Instruction was confirmed this week after being nominated for the
Warm Feet For Warriors Project Underway In Summerset

(Summerset, SD) — A Summerset middle school is launching an initiative to help veterans in need. Stagebarn Middle School officials and students reintroduced their donation drive to collect at least four-thousand-and-100 pairs of socks of all sizes.
Governor Rhoden Announces Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force Members

(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota now has its membership list for the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force. Governor Larry Rhoden announced the group this week, which was established to determine the best path forward for expanding rehabilitation services
Levo Credit Union To Award $500 To Eight Teachers

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Over half a dozen Sioux Falls teachers will receive monetary rewards for their impact on local students. Levo Credit Union announced that Sioux Falls community members will nominate eight teachers for their impact
Sturgis Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Accident in Summerset

(Meade County, SD) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly vehicle accident in Summerset late last week. Troopers say a Sturgis man was involved in the single-vehicle incident when he was traveling westbound on
Minnehaha County Residents Encouraged To Apply For Citizen Boards

(Minnehaha County, SD) — Minnehaha County residents can now apply for citizen boards focused on development and advisory positions. The county commission recently announced that applications for the various boards are open. This includes the Minnehaha County
Four Arrested In Connection With Sturgis Sexual Assault, Kidnapping

(Sturgis, SD) — Four people are in custody after the sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl ended in a police pursuit in Sturgis. Police say they received a report of a victim held against