Majority Of Walsh County Businesses Fail Alcohol Compliance Check

(Walsh County, ND) — A report from Walsh County shows 70-percent of businesses failed an alcohol compliance check. The report was completed by the Walsh County Sheriff’s Office and Health Department to see if stores were selling
Term Limit Study In North Dakota Halfway Done

(Bismarck, ND) — A study into how term limits will impact North Dakota is halfway done. In 2022, a ballot measure codified term limits into the state’s Constitution for the state legislature and governor. Garty Consulting was
Third Street Bridge In Minot Receives Poor Rating, Needs Repairs

(Minot, ND) — The National Bridge Inventory says the 3rd Street bridge in Minot need repairs. The bridge received a rating of “poor” by the organization despite undergoing a series of repairs over the summer. Officials say
Stolen Car In Minot Leads To High Speed Chase

(Minot, ND) — A man is in custody after a high-speed chase reaches speeds of 115 miles per hour. The chase started in Minot and ended at a Family Fare grocery store in Bismarck. Police say the
North Dakota Launches HOPE Project To Protect Children From Abuse

(Bismarck, ND) — Lawmakers and advocacy groups in North Dakota are launching a project to help child abuse victims. HOPE Project is hosting a six-part webinar series focusing on signs of human trafficking and online child safety
Thune Calls Advancement Of Venezuela Resolution ‘Unfortunate’

(Washington DC) — South Dakota’s John Thune is calling the Senate’s advancement of a resolution to block President Trump from taking more military action in Venezuela without Congressional approval ‘unfortunate.’ Five Republicans joined with Democrats to move
National Guard Battalion To Get Welcome Home Ceremony in Rapid City

(Rapid City, SD) — A Rapid City-based National Guard battalion is getting a welcome home ceremony this weekend. The South Dakota National Guard says the ceremony for the 109th Engineer Battalion will be held Sunday at 10
Former DMV Worker Charged in Child Porn Case

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Officials say a former South Dakota DMV employee has been indicted in a massive child porn case involving at least 50 victims. Sixty-eight-year-old Mark Rathbun of Aberdeen faces 85 counts, including possession of
SD Drought Conditions Re-Emerging

(Mitchell, SD) — Drought conditions are returning to parts of South Dakota after several months of limited moisture. The latest U.S Drought Monitor shows expanding dry areas across the southern and eastern parts of the state. Agriculture
Global Protein Markets Shift as Australia, Brazil Expand Exports and Europe Pushes Back on Trade

Global protein markets are undergoing a period of adjustment as shifting trade flows, expanding export volumes, and political pressure reshape how meat moves around the world. Australia has emerged as a major driver in global beef trade,