House Ag Chairman Thompson Releases Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. In a statement, Chairman Thompson said that “A new farm bill is long
Smithfield Foods to Build New State-of-the-Art Processing Facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD, February 16, 2026 — Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced it has initiated the approval process to build a
Traffic Stop Leads To Police Chase In Cass County
(Cass County, ND) — A traffic stop in Cass County leads to a police chase that ended in Minnesota. It happened on Saturday morning around 2:40 a.m. when a deputy conducted a traffic stop on County Road
Growth Of Watford City Defies Conventional Patterns
(Watford City, ND) — Watford City continues to see growth despite lowering oil prices. Conventional patterns have shown that as oil prices drop, so does the work force, but school enrollment surged by ten percent this year.
Over 100 People Search For Isadora Wengel Sunday
(Fargo, ND) — A search for missing Isadora Wengel is attracting over 100 volunteers. Police have been searching for the 24-year-old woman who disappeared in January. Her boyfriend is charged with murder in the case. A search
Department Of Agriculture Announces $1B In Assistance For Specialty Crops
(Undated) — A program will provide assistance for specialty crop farmers not covered in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the new program on Friday. It provides another one billion in
Pedestrian Crash Leaves One Person Dead
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A 74-year-old man is dead after a pedestrian crash in Sioux Falls. It happened at the intersection of West 49th Street and Marion Road. The man was crossing 49th Street south of the
South Dakota Regulators Approve State’s Largest Wind Farm
(Rapid City, SD) — South Dakota regulators are approving a permit for a 750-million-dollar wind farm. The 333-megawatt energy producer will be the largest wind farm in the state, located about 85 miles east of Rapid City
South Dakota Lawmakers Show Interest In Legalizing Sports Betting
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota could be the next state to legalize sports betting. More than 30 states have allowed online sports wagering, helping bring in millions in tax revenue every year. Under a Senate resolution, more
Yankton County Sheriff’s Office Posts Reward For Vandals
(Yankton County, SD) — A 15-hundred-dollar reward is being offered in a vandalism investigation. The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office says there have been multiple acts of vandalism recently involving electrical cabinet boxes. The vandalism could cause power