Food Distribution Events This Week On Fort Berthold Reservation
(Fort Berthold Reservation, ND) — Community members on the Fort Berthold Reservation are hosting food distribution events this week. The Great Plains Food Bank will be working with the MHA Nation’s Bridge-to-Aid Response team to hand out
NDSU President David Cook is Becoming Iowa State University President
(Fargo, ND) — The North Dakota State University President David Cook is being named the new Iowa State University President. On Tuesday, the Iowa Board of Regents announced Cook would replace retiring President Wendy Wintersteen. Cook grew
North Dakota Submitting Proposal to Ban Candy, Soda from SNAP
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota is submitting a proposal to ban candy, soda and energy drinks from SNAP benefits. This comes as the state is pursuing the food ban to secure more federal funding from the Rural
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Arguing Against Dismissal of Pipeline Lawsuit
(Cannon Ball, ND) — The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is arguing against the dismissal of the pipeline lawsuit. The tribe said the federal judge was wrong to dismiss the its lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of
Rapid City Council Committee To Vote On Limiting Cannabis Dispensaries
(Rapid City, SD) — Members of Rapid City Council are expected to vote today on a proposal to limit the number of medical cannabis dispensaries allowed to operate in the community. Right now, ten businesses hold licenses
Vote To Remove Minnehaha Co. GOP Chair Ruled Invalid
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Minnehaha County GOP Chairman is keeping his job. The South Dakota Republican Party’s executive board ruled Monday’s vote to remove Korry Petterson was invalid. The state’s GOP chairman says the bylaws don’t
Spending Bill To Reopen Government Includes Earmarks for SD Projects
(Washington, DC) — Senator Mike Rounds says the spending bill to reopen the government includes nearly 22-million dollars he requested for South Dakota projects. They include funding construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base for future B-21 bombers.
State: SNAP Benefits To Be Partially Restored Today
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota households enrolled in the SNAP program will see partial benefits on their EBT cards today. The state’s Department of Social Services made the announcement late yesterday afternoon — but didn’t say how
September Soybean Crush Likely Sets Record
A new Reuters poll said soybean processors likely crushed a record number of soybeans in September as new facilities ramp up operations. That poll took place as market watchers continued relying on private estimates during the government
NOPA and ASA Urge President Trump to Finalize Biofuel Policies Supporting U.S. Farmers, Processors, and Domestic Energy
WASHINGTON, November 12, 2025 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) today sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump, urging the administration to finalize key biofuel policies that strengthen domestic