Farmer Protests in Paris Highlight High Stakes of EU–Mercosur Trade Deal

Farmer protests in Paris are drawing global attention to a trade agreement that has been decades in the making — and one that could have lasting implications for agricultural markets around the world. The deal, known as
Rollins Applauds Trump’s Support for Nationwide E-15 as Congress Weighs Legislation

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued a statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s continued support for the nationwide, year-round sale of E-15 ethanol, framing the announcement as a significant policy signal for farmers, biofuel producers,
North Dakota Highway Patrol Asks For Help Naming New Puppy

(Fargo, ND) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking the public to help name their new K9. The department announced a new bloodhound will be joining their ranks in February. The four names the public can
Mandan Woman Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Meth While On Bond

(Mandan, ND) — A Mandan woman free on bond is facing additional charges from a weekend drug arrest. Josie White Eagle was found in possession of a scale with drug residue and a bag of LSD in
North Dakota Population Likely To Surpass 800k

(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong says the state’s population grew for the fourth consecutive year. It means the state likely surpassed 800-thousand residents some time in August. As of July 1st, the U.S. Census estimated that
Judge To View Unaired Interview Footage Of Murder Suspect

(Minot, ND) — A judge says he must review video footage of a murder suspect to determine if it’s admissible as evidence. The video is an unaired interview of Daniel Breijo. Breijo is accused of fatally shooting
Outside Counsel To Represent State Legislature In Term Limits Lawsuit

(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota’s Legislative Management Committee is hiring outside counsel to represent them in a lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from a controversial term limits resolution that passed during the 2025 session. The lawsuit says a
AG Jackley Appearing In New York Court For Abortion Case

(Undated) — Attorney General Marty Jackley will be in New York for a hearing about abortion ads. Jackley will argue that a counter lawsuit filed by New York-based Mayday Health should be heard and settled in South
Bill To Ban Cell-Cultured Meat Advances To State House

(Pierre, SD) — A bill to ban cell-cultured meat is moving on to debate in the state House. The bill passed through the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee by a nine-to-three vote. Proponents of the bill
Trial Continues For NDN Collective Founder And CEO

(Rapid City, SD) — Lawyers in the trial for NDN Collective Founder and CEO Nick Tilsen are focusing on intent. Day two of the trial started on Tuesday with lawyers on both side interpreting Tilsen’s actions during