Report: China Begins Limited Purchases of U.S. Farm Goods
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — It appears that China has begun purchases of some U.S. farm goods this week, including wheat and sorghum, according to a report from Reuters. The report says that Chinese buyers have booked two cargoes
ND’s First Women’s Prison Takes Shape
(Mandan, ND) — North Dakota’s first women’s prison is taking shape. The Heart River Correctional Center broke ground in April 2025 in Mandan. The new prison will include mental health and medical units, education and job-training areas,
Former Minot AFB Commander Chosen to Lead Global Strike Command
(Minot, ND) — A former Minot Air Force Base commander is chosen to lead the Global Strike Command. General Stephen L. Davis served as a commander fire the 91st Missile Wing from 2011 to 2012. Davis will
NDSU President A Finalist for Iowa State Presidency
(Fargo, ND) — North Dakota State University President David Cook is a finalist for the Iowa State University presidency. Cook is an alum of Iowa State University with teaching and leadership experience at NDSU and the University
North Dakota Lays Out Billion-Dollar Plan in Application for Federal Healthcare Funds
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota lays out a billion-dollar plan in application for federal healthcare funds. The federal Rural Health Transformation Program allocates 50 billion dollars to improve rural healthcare across the country. Governor Kelly Armstrong and
Man arrested after apparent shooting at Horace apartment leaves 1 dead
One person is dead and a 21-year-old man is in custody after an incident Wednesday morning at an apartment building in Horace.Cass County deputies were called to the Carlson Place Apartments just after 8 a.m., where they
Albers Announces Resignation From Board of Pardons and Paroles
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A longtime member of the South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles is exiting his post. Ken Albers — first appointed to the board by former Governor Dennis Daugaard and since reappointed three
Thune Continues Rejection Of Call To Change Senate Rules
(Washington DC) — John Thune is continuing to reject President Trump’s call to do away with the Senate’s filibuster rule. The rule effective requires 60 votes for passage on most matters and the inability to receive that
Box Elder WW2 Vet To Be Honored at DC Gala
(Rapid City, SD) — A South Dakota World War Two veteran will be among those honored in Washington, DC this weekend. KOTA reports Paul Priest, who turns 100 in December, will attend the Veterans Conference & American
SDSU Offering Suicide Prevention Training for Farm Families
(Brookings, SD) — South Dakota State University Extension is offering virtual suicide prevention training for farm families. The training is designed to help them recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to find help for those