Farmers, Food Systems Highlight 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Organizers of a three-day conference drawing growers, researchers and community leaders from across the Midwest say the early January event will help strengthen regional food systems. The 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference, scheduled for
Analyzing Farm Economy Trends to End 2025
As we close out 2025, it is no secret that the farm economy is struggling in many ways. What are some of the key trends we are watching as we end 2025 and look ahead to 2026?
North Dakota’s Grand Farm Getting Another $7M in State Funding
(Casselton, ND) — North Dakota’s Grand Farm is getting another seven-million dollars in state funding. The funding is being supplied through the state’s autonomous agriculture grant program. It will be used for research on robotics, AI and
Fargo City Commission Reversing Decision to Stop Broadcasting Public Comment
(Fargo, ND) — The Fargo City Commission is reversing its decision to stop broadcasting public comment. Full commission meetings will air on Channel 56, YouTube and other social media platforms. The initial announcement raised concerns about transparency
North Dakota Business Man Indicted In Sex Crime Investigation Pleads Not Guilty
(Bismarck) — A North Dakota businessman accused of traveling overseas to engage in sex with minors is pleading not guilty. Sean Snyder appeared before a judge on Monday morning and entered a not guilty plea. According to
Mackenzie Scott Donating $22M To Turtle Mountain College
(Belcourt, ND) — Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott is donating 22 million dollars to Turtle Mountain College in Belcourt. The news comes amid reports of Scott donating over 700 million to colleges and universities across the nation. This isn’t
Hunt To Remain In Custody After He Waived Detention Hearing In Brother’s Murder Case
(Fargo, ND) — The Spirit Lake Reservation man charged with the murder of his brother is going to remain in custody in Grand Folks. D’Angelo Hunt waived today’s detention hearing. The 26-year-old is being charged with second-degree
USDA to Provide $7 Million for Advanced Biofuel Production
USDA announced Friday that it is making $7 million available nationwide to advanced biofuel producers through the Advanced Biofuel Producer Payment Program, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said. The funding, authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill, will
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden kicked off his 2026 campaign
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden kicked off his 2026 campaign with a meet-and-greet at the Loud American in Sturgis Monday night. Rhoden called the turnout overwhelming, noting that Sturgis is his hometown and
Rapid City Man Gets Life In Prison
(Rapid City, SD) — A Rapid City man receives his sentence for distributing a drug that resulted in a death. Anthony Sorenson will serve life in prison after being found guilty at trial. Sorenson claims he is