The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NASDA’s members-led Board of Directors chose five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2026. They include agricultural labor reform, animal disease preparedness and traceability, the farm bill, pesticide regulations, and regional food procurement and distribution.
Williston To Spend $50k On Community Enhancement Projects
(Williston, ND) — The City of Williston is spending 50-thousand dollars on different community projects. The STAR Fund Advisory Board reviewed 39 applications from programs requesting help with funding before deciding on 25 finalists. Williston Mayor Howard
Oil Companies Considering Extracting Lithium From Produced Water
(Bismarck, ND) — Oil companies in the Bakken are exploring how to extract lithium from the vast oil field. At least four companies are considering adding equipment to turn produced water, created in the process of producing
Beer Thief Facing Jail Time For Burglary
(Bismarck, ND) — A man is facing jail time after breaking into a gas station and steal beer. Rathy Roman pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary after he was arrested in December. Investigators say he broke
GoFundMe Page Hopes To Keep Norsk Hostfest Tradition Alive
(Minot, ND) — Efforts to keep some of Norsk Hostfest’s traditions alive are popping up on the internet. A former Miss Norsk Hostfest started a GoFundMe to keep the tradition going in some form or fashion. Organizers
New Accusations Made In Sexual Assault Case Against Mandan Nurse
(Mandan, ND) — Two new victims are accusing a Mandan nurse of sexual assault. Lukas Turner was released on bond as he awaits trial for gross sexual imposition of an eleven-year-old at the CHI St. Alexius Health
Agronomist Concerned Less Farmers Are Ordering Seed
(Minot, ND) — Pioneer Seeds says they aren’t seeing as much planning for the upcoming 2026 growing season. A spokesperson for the seeding company says many farmers haven’t booked any seed, while others have just 50-percent booked.
Package Of Drugs Confiscated Before Delivery To State Penitentiary
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Investigators say a package of drugs being delivered to the State Penitentiary never got there. According to court documents, an inmate and a woman in Florida had planned to put together a package
Fort Thompson Man Sentenced For Distributing Meth
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Fort Thompson man will serve more than 11 years in prison for distributing meth. Dillon Big Eagle was sentenced on Monday to federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing a controlled substance
Traffic Deaths Decline To Record Lows In 2025
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota traffic deaths are declining, according to data from the Department of Public Safety. There were 110 fatal crashes last year that led to 123 deaths. It’s a 16-percent decrease in fatalities compared