Uneven Markets, Uncertain Direction
Grain markets finished lower as traders struggled to find clear direction, weighed down by outside market pressure and growing numbness to ongoing China and tariff headlines. Meanwhile, cattle markets moved higher, drawing support from what the trade
H-2A Program Use Continues to Soar
The H-2A program continues to grow, with 13,358 more positions certified in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024-September 2025) than fiscal year 2024. This marks the first year in program history that over 400,000 workers were requested, highlighting the
State Tax Commission Announces When Income Tax Season Begins
(Bismarck, ND) — State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus says the 2026 income tax season will begin on Monday. Its the same date the IRS will start accepting and processing tax returns. The deadline to file is Wednesday,
SWAT Teams Helps Serve Warrant In Minot
(Minot, ND) — Ward County Narcotics says SWAT team members assisted in an arrest on Friday. According to Minot Police, the team helped execute a warrant that led the arrest of a 35-year-old man on the 10
Two Men Shot In Fargo In Unrelated Incidents
(Fargo, ND) — Two men are recovering from gunshot wounds following separate shootings on Saturday afternoon. The first occurred around 11:00 a.m. on the 1500 block of 10th Street after an argument. An investigation led to the
Bis-Man Transit One Approval Away From Service Changes
(Bismarck, ND) — There’s one approval left before Bis-Man Transit can implement changes to its service hours. This comes after the Bis-Man Transit Board approved the service hour changes on Thursday. Bismarck city commissioners will consider a
Governor Armstrong Expects Free School Lunch Initiative On November Ballot
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong is expecting a free school meal initiative on the November ballot. The statement from Armstrong comes after a bill to provide free breakfast and lunch to students failed for a second
World War II Vet Celebrates 102nd Birthday
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The last surviving World War II submarine veteran in South Dakota is celebrating turning 102. Jim Black served on three different submarines until his honorable discharge in 1946. To honor his service and
Sioux Falls Mayoral Candidate Holds Town Hall On
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Mayoral candidate Jamie Smith says data centers aren’t inevitable during a town hall on Saturday. The current state senator answered questions at the Holiday Inn in downtown Sioux Falls, sharing his thoughts on
Governor Larry Rhoden Introduces Bill To Protect Religious Gatherings
(Pierre, SD) — Governor Larry Rhoden says Senate Bill 113 would protect religious freedom. The bill would make any disruption of worship a felony in South Dakota. The proposal comes after a disruption to a religious ceremony