VIDEO: Update on USW’s Work, Successes in South America
USW works in six countries across South America, which creates a massive geographical region with a growing population that roughly equals the population of the United States. Miguel Galdos, who leads USW staff from the USW Santiago
Republican Alex Balazs Announces Campaign for North Dakota’s House Seat
(Bismarck, ND) — Former House candidate Alex Balazs announces his campaign for North Dakota’s only House seat. Balazs was endorsed by the North Dakota Republicans during the 2024 state convention in Fargo but finished fourth in the
Dakota Access Pipeline Case Goes Before North Dakota Supreme Court
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline. In a court appearance on Thursday, Energy Transfer asked the justices to stop a countersuit by Amsterdam-based Greenpeace. Greenpeace is
Minimal Financial Impact From Operation Prairie Thunder
(Pierre, SD) — An effort to support Sioux Falls law enforcement and aid with deportations is having minimal financial impact on the state. Operation Prairie Thunders was announced back in July has meant an increase in state
Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as the next Chief Ag Negotiator
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom: Julie Callahan brings an
Tyson Contract Uncertainty Deepens as Oklahoma Pollution Case Reaches Damages Phase
Tyson Foods has told poultry growers within the Illinois River watershed that they may not have their contracts renewed next year. That could affect growers in eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas and cause significant economic fallout in
Johnson Votes To Remove Federal Protections For Gray Wolves
(Washington DC) — South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was among those yesterday who voted to strip gray wolves of federal protections. The bill passed the House by a margin of 211 to 204. The bill now goes
Half Of Adults Released From SD Prisons Since 2021 Returned By 2024
(Pierre, SD) — State officials are out with a report on inmate recidivism. According to the numbers, half of all adults released from South Dakota prisons in 2021 returned to custody by 2024. Of those, 35-percent came
South Dakota Settles With Menards Over Deceptive Rebate Ads
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota is set to receive more than 102-thousand dollars in a multi-state settlement with Menards. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the retailer misled customers about its eleven-percent rebate program. Investigators say ads suggested
Rapid City Woman Gets 14 Yrs For Distributing Meth
(Rapid City, SD) — A Rapid City woman has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for distributing meth. The Justice Department says Ruth Kazmer was sentenced Monday following her conviction for conspiracy to distribute a