K-State study: Strong consumer demand is driving beef prices despite tighter cattle supplies
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Consumer’s demand for beef — not just shrinking cattle numbers — is playing a central role in shaping prices and profitability across the U.S. beef supply chain, according to research from Kansas State University
North Dakota House Leader Mike Lefor Announces Plans To Retire
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota House Majority Leader Mike Lefor is planning to retire in November. Lefor was first elected to the state legislature in 2014 and rose to majority leader in 2023. His career in public
Oil Production In November Comes In Higher Than Expected
(Bismarck, ND) — The Department of Mineral Resources says oil production in November was more than revenue forecast expectations. The total barrels of oil produced was about 35-point-67 million or one-point-18 million per day. Revenue forecasts projected
Minot Mayor Mark Jantzer Announces Campaign For Full Term
(Minot, ND) — Minot Mayor Mark Jantzer is launching a campaign to serve a full, four-year term. He announced his campaign on Wednesday during a news conference with several supporters in attendance. Jantzer has served as mayor
Minot Childcare Facility Awarded Loan Assistance
(Minot, ND) — A childcare facility in Minot is getting a helping hand from the North Dakota Department of Commerce. Heilman Properties has been awarded a 150-thousand-dollar loan to help complete its new facility through the Department’s
North Dakota State Lab Nearly Complete
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota State Lab that’s been under construction since 2024 is nearly complete. A project manager says crews are completing labs on the second and third floors and finishing a mechanical room. He
Minot Man Charged With Manslaughter In 6-Year-Old’s Death
(Minot, ND) — A Minot man is facing charges for manslaughter in the death of a six-year-old girl. Prosecutors say her death was caused in part by injuries he inflicted on her as a baby. Matthew Zappone
North Dakota Ethics Commission Adopts Updates To Complaint Process
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Ethics Commission is implementing updates to its complaint process. Several changes were adopted and implement on Wednesday. The changes were made after legislators determined that public officials were using complaints to
Ambulance Provider Threatens To Pull Service From Minnehaha County
(Minnehaha County, SD) — The owner of Medstar Paramedic Ambulance says he may pull service from Minnehaha County. The company CEO told county commissioners on Tuesday that his company has been unable to make a profit. He
Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead Announces Retirement
(Pierre, SD) — Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead is hanging up the badge at the end of his term. Milstead is retiring after serving as sheriff since 1997. He announced his retirement on a podcast with KELO.