ND On Track To Become First State With 100% Broadband Coverage
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota is on track to become the first state with 100 percent broadband coverage. North Dakota Information Technology announced that the state has received federal approval for the state’s final Broadband Equity, Access,
The City of Williston Looking To Increase Water And Sever Rates In 2026
(Williston, ND) — The City of Williston is looking to increase water, sewer, and solid waste rates for residents. The higher rates will pay for system maintenance and expansion, among other services. In a press release, the
Matbus Drivers Becoming Fargo Employees in 2026
(Fargo, ND) — Matbus drivers are becoming Fargo employees in 2026. This comes as the city’s contract with the public transportation company, Transdev, is ending on December 31st. Fargo’s City Commission unanimously approved the decision during a
Pipeline Developer Asking ND Supreme Court to Weigh in on Greenpeace Case
(Bismarck, ND) — The Dakota Access Pipeline developer is asking the North Dakota Supreme Court to weigh in on the Greenpeace case. Greenpeace International filed a case in February in response to Energy Transfer’s lawsuit accusing it
Xcel Lowering Initial Electric Rate Hike in Half
(Bismarck, ND) — Xcel Energy is lowering its initial electric rate hike by nearly eleven-percent. Northern States Power originally asked for an increase of about 24-percent for North Dakota customers but it has since lowered the proposal
Rapid City Statues Sporting Winter Gear For Those In Need
(Rapid City, SD) — The City of Presidents is helping the less fortunate stay warm this winter. The bronze statues of US presidents in downtown Rapid City are rocking winter gear so people looking to keep warm
South Dakota Nonprofits Participating In Giving Tuesday
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Hundreds of South Dakota nonprofits are ready to take donations on this Giving Tuesday. Nonprofits such as Abbott House in Mitchell and The Helpline Center in Sioux Falls rely heavily on donations to
South Dakota Department Of Corrections Notifies Public Of Upcoming Prisoner Release
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Corrections is sending a warning to the public about the upcoming release of one of its prisoners. Richie Desersa is scheduled for release on December 3rd. His prior
Lawmakers Seek to Change State Mining Laws
(Piedmont, SD) — Lawmakers in Meade County are hoping to change state mining laws to require more public input. The move comes after contractors began mining limestone in the city of Piedmont. The only notification to residents
Brookings County Reports Increase in Traffic Violations for 2025
(Brookings, SD) — The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office says traffic violations have increased this year. There have been about 17-hundred traffic stops this year and about 800 of them were for speeding. One spot where speeding violations