National Potato Council Elects Ben Sklarczyk as 2026 President
WASHINGTON, D.C. [Feb. 24, 2026] – The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders last night at the organization’s annual NPC Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates on Monday,
Cheese and butter fuel dairy export growth in 2025
ARLINGTON, VA —U.S. dairy export volume and value rose to their highest levels in three years in 2025. Vibrant cheese demand outside the U.S., surging interest in protein, and favorable U.S. commodity pricing helped drive U.S. growth. It
Free Suicide Prevention Webinars to be Held in March and April
FARGO, N.D. — Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming “Question. Persuade. Refer.” suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. Two sessions are scheduled: March
Speed Limit Changes Coming on Interstate 94 In the Badlands
(Medora, ND) — The State Department of Transportation is changing some speed limits on Interstate 94. The roadway in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park used to be 80 miles an hour throughout before it was reduced to
Measles Outbreak Brings Total Cases Up To 14
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota is reporting 14 cases of measles so far in February. The number comes after a second outbreak of the disease in the state this year. The new outbreak is almost exclusively contained
Water Commission Approves $81.1 Million for Mouse River Flood Protection
(Minot, ND) — The North Dakota State Water Commission is approving more than 100-million dollars in project funding. The Mouse River Flood Protection Project is receiving 81-point-one million dollars of the 100-million to complete it by 2027.
Democratic-NPL Party Files More Challengers In State Legislature
(Bismarck, ND) — The Democratic-NPL Party is seeing an uptick in candidates across the state this election cycle. Twelve Democrats have received endorsements for seats in the state legislature this month. It’s the most for the party
Oil And Gas Production Drops 6 Percent In December
(Bismarck, ND) — Officials with the Department of Mineral Resources say oil and gas production dropped in December. The state produced about one-point-twelve million barrels a day, which was the lowest monthly total in the calendar year
Sioux Falls Police Investigating Weekend Gun Shots
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls Police are investigating reports of gunshots in south Sioux Falls on Saturday. The shooting happened in the area of Oxbow Avenue and West Norie Place around 9:45 p.m. Officers say they
Marshall Selberg Exits Race For Sioux Falls Mayor
(Sioux Falls, SD) — One less candidate is running for mayor in Sioux Falls. Former City Council Member Marshall Selberg has announced he is dropping out of the race. He said in a statement that he is