WOTUS Listening Session Held In North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND — On Friday, Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) hosted a first-in-the-nation listening session on the proposed Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, rule being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. “North Dakotans know the impacts
Department of Transportation Announces Contracts for Highway 85 Project
(Watford City, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation awards contracts to expand Highway 85. A contract worth more than 83-million was awarded to Park Construction out of Minneapolis. It’s expected to be a three-year project
Minot Looking for Winter Warming Solutions
(Minot, ND) — Community leaders are hoping to bring a winter warming shelter back to Minot. The First District Health Unit is hoping to find a suitable location soon. City leaders want to design the Minot shelter
Ethic Commission Member Withdraws Application for New Term
(Bismarck, ND) — Ethics Commission member Murray Sagsveen is withdrawing his application for another term. Sagsveen sent his withdraw letter to Governor Kelly Armstrong last week after the selection committee had been deadlocked over his reappointment. The
North Dakota Farmers Union Elects Matt Perdue As New President
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Farmers Union is going with Matt Perdue to serve as the next president. The union elected Perdue in a vote on Saturday. At 35 years old, Perdue is the youngest person
U.S. Sales of Agricultural Tractors & Combines Decline in November 2025
Milwaukee, WI – According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. total sales of agricultural tractors declined 19.6% while combine sales decrease 35.2% compared to November 2024. Canadian sales of combines increased 25.6% in November
Mexico Agrees to Meet Water Treaty Obligations for Farmers in the American Southwest
(Washington, D.C.) – On Friday, the United States and Mexico reached an understanding to meet the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of
Juvenile Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Rapid City
(Rapid City, SD) — A spokesperson with Rapid City police says a juvenile suspect is arrested for a fatal shooting Saturday. A fight broke out between two groups when gunshots were fired. The victim was sent to
USD Launches New Professional Sales Undergraduate And Graduate Certificates
(Sioux Falls, SD) — University of South Dakota business school associate dean Jewel Shepherd says the school is launching new professional sales undergraduate and graduate certificates. Courses are offered in professional selling, tech software and other related
Wounded Knee Massacre Site Protection Bill On President’s Desk
(Pine Ridge Reservation, SD) — The Wounded Knee Massacre site protection bill is now on President Trump’s desk for his signature. The bill protects 40 acres which is part of land where the mass killings of the