EPA Seeks New Members for the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a solicitation for nominations to serve on its Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations
Cattle producers urged to prepare for cold stress ahead of winter storm
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Cattle producers in the Midwest are urged to be prepared and use common sense as a major winter storm is expected to bring subzero temperatures, strong winds and up to a foot of snow
Congress’ “Rural Energy Council” is a Disgrace
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after it was announced that a legislative fix for year-round E15 was dropped from the January government funding bill, and that Congress will instead
AccuWeather Says This Winter Storm Will Shut It All Down
A massive winter storm is forecast to unleash extreme freezing rain, damaging ice and heavy snow impacts across much of the southern, central and eastern United States beginning Friday, followed by repeated waves of bitter cold. More than
Nominating Committee Names Six State Supreme Court Justice Candidates
(Bismarck, ND) — Six finalists for the open North Dakota Supreme Court seat have been forwarded to the governor. Two judges from Bismarck, two from Fargo and one each from Williston and Rugby have been forwarded to
Bodycam And Drone Footage Released From Fatal Deputy Shooting
(Grand Forks, ND) — New footage shows the moments before a deputy shot and killed a woman holding a hostage. County prosecutors have already ruled the deputy had no other choice and the shooting was justified. Sheriff’s
North Dakota State University Names Rick Berg Interim President
(Fargo, ND) — Rick Berg will serve as the interim president of North Dakota State University. The State Board of Higher Education says Berg will take over for David Cook, effective February 9th. Cook is leaving to
Free Lunch Bill Passes In House, Faces Uncertainty In Senate
(Bismarck, ND) — The House is passing along a bill to provide free meals for students to the state Senate. The bill passed 55-to-38 in the House after a lengthy debate on Thursday. It’s expected to be
Health Budget Bill Overwhelmingly Passes In State House
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota House is nearly unanimous in its agreement to distribute federal healthcare funding. House Bill 1623 was passed on Thursday after a 90-to-two vote. The money allocates and distributes nearly 200-million dollars
Meade County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Inmate Bitcoin Scam
(Sturgis, SD) — The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is saying a bond payment scam is on the rise. Deputies are warning that scammers are contacting individuals saying they need to post bond for Meade County jail inmates