Livestock Sector Optimism Fuels a Modest Rise in Farmer Sentiment in October

There was a modest uptick in U.S. farmer sentiment in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index of 129 was 3 points higher than September’s reading. The slight rise in the barometer was fueled primarily by
Grand Forks Man Receives Sentence For Drug Charges

(Grand Forks, ND) — A Grand Forks man receives his sentence for two felony drug charges. Timothy George Clark was ordered to serve 13 years after pleading guilty to Class A felony possession of at least 50
Minot Area Community Foundation Awards One Of Its Largest Grant Totals In 25 Years

(Minot, ND) — A Minot foundation is giving back to the community. The Minot Area Community Foundation is awarding over 600 thousand dollars in grants to nonprofits and other organizations through its Donor Advised Funds. The foundation
Fargo Public Library Announced Major Cuts For 2026

(Fargo, ND) — The Fargo Public Library is making major adjustments to its services starting in January. Library Director Tim Dirks said they really reduced their electronic resources so they could come up with their 2026 budget
Man Facing Trial In Bismarck Motorcycle Theft

(Bismarck, ND) — A man is back in court after police say he stole several motorcycles in Bismarck. David Warrick is facing trial for conspiracy to commit theft and criminal mischief for an incident that happened in
RSV And Flu Hitting Kids Early This Season

(Bismarck, ND) — Hospitals around the state are seeing a spike in respiratory illnesses. Doctors say children are coming down with RSV and the flu earlier than usual, which has led to children’s hospitals and pediatrics clinics
Reward Offered For Tips ON Pronghorn Killings In Belfield

(Bismarck, ND) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help after four pronghorn were discovered shot and left in a field south of Belfield. They were discovered near the intersection of 41st Street and 132nd Avenue Southwest
Food Insecurity A Concern For Many Across South Dakota

(Rapid City, SD) — The Trump administration announces SNAP benefits are restarting, but with a delay and at 50 percent for what eligible households were previously getting. With the news, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is calling
Roadside Small Grass Fire Sparks

(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City fire officials say a roadside small grass fire sparked Saturday on Elk Vale Drive and East Anamosa Street. The fires often start by discarded cigarettes and dragging chains. No injuries were
Free Coyote Clinic Available For Basic Health Services In Sioux Falls

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls Coyote Clinic Physician Coordinator Sara Alhasnawi says a free clinic is available to those who are uninsured. It’s run by medical students under physicians who are volunteers. They offer acute care,