Farm Bill Passes Ag Committee with Johnson’s Support

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the Farm Bill, with a bipartisan 34-17 vote. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Farm Bill which
Ag Leaders Discuss Trade, USMCA and More at Commodity Classic

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) — While on the ground last week in San Antonio for Commodity Classic, we had a number of conversations with agriculture leaders who discussed many of the same topics. Those conversations centered around trade,
House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill Out of Committee

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Late Wednesday night, the House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. All Republicans voted in favor along with seven Democrats to advance the legislation, after
Mandan Woman Receives Suspended Prison Sentence On Drug Charges

(Mandan, ND) — A Mandan woman is facing a suspended five-year prison sentence for drug charges. Josie White Eagle was arrested during a traffic stop for driving without a valid registration. An officer reported a smell of
Great Plains Food Bank Requests $250K From City Of Bismarck

(Bismarck, ND) — A food pantry is requesting 250-thousand dollars over five years from the city of Bismarck. Bismarck’s City Commission is considering the request from the Great Plains Food Bank. It’s based out of Fargo but
Public Service Commission To Hold Hearings On New Transmission Lines

(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Public Service Commission is considering requests for two new transmission lines. The hearings are scheduled for March 17th and March 20th at the Divide County Courthouse and Ray Auditorium, respectively. The
Wisconsin Man Unofficially Catches Largest Perch Ever In North Dakota

(Devils Lake, ND) — A Wisconsin man may have caught the largest perch ever in the state of North Dakota. Alan Hintz of Stevens Point reeled in a 16-point-five inch perch that weighed in at two-point-99 pounds
Fargo Church Group Returns Home From Israel

(Fargo, ND) — A church group visiting Israel during the attacks on Iran this week is back home. Although the group did not end the journey how they planned, they’re happy to be home safe. Calvary Chapel
Ward County Commission Votes Against Security Cameras At Polling Locations

(Ward County, ND) — The Ward County Commission is rejecting a proposal to install security cameras at polling places. Commissioners voted to pursue a federal grant to purchase cameras and place them outside the county administration building
Former Game And Fish Director’s Plea Deal Rejected

(Mandan, ND) — The plea deal in former Game and Fish Director Terry Steinwand’s child sex case is being rejected. The 72-year-old is charged with gross sexual imposition for allegedly touching a child inappropriately. A county judge