Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley Re-Elected as NFU President and Vice President
NEW ORLEANS – Delegates to National Famers Union’s (NFU) 124th Anniversary Convention today cast their ballots to unanimously re-elect Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley as the organization’s President and Vice President, respectively. Each will serve another two-year term. “I
29-Year-Old Minnesota Man Dies in Snowmobile Accident Near Orr
(Orr, MN) — A 29-year-old man from North Branch dies in a snowmobile accident near Orr, Minnesota. The crash occurred on the Arrowhead State Trail in northern St. Louis County. The reporting party indicated that a friend
Montana Reports First Measles Case Of 2026
(Helena, MT) — Health officials are confirming Montana’s first measles case of the year. The case was confirmed in Blaine County. The Fort Belknap Tribal Health Department says the patient acquired the virus while traveling out of
Dangerous Parole Absconder Back In Custody
(Lake County, SD) — A potentially dangerous parole absconder is back in custody. Zachariah Ryan was arrested Friday night in rural Lake County. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report of a suspicious person
Deadly House Fire In Lemmon Leaves One Dead, One Injured
(Lemmon, SD) — The state fire marshal is investigating a deadly house fire in northwest South Dakota that broke out Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to a house fire in Lemmon and rescued two people while
Sturgis Holds Last Legislative Crackerbarrel Of 2026 Session
(Sturgis, SD) — Sturgis hosts its final legislative Crackerbarrel of the 2026 session. On Saturday, Meade County residents questioned lawmakers about upcoming issues in the state Legislature. The agenda covered economic, social, health, safety, and other community
South Dakota Republicans Mum On Noem’s DHS Ouster
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Several of South Dakota’s Republicans are keeping mum on Kristi Noem’s ouster as Department of Homeland Security secretary. GOP candidates for governor Dusty Johnson, Toby Doeden, Jon Hansen and incumbent Larry Rhoden declined
Anti-War Rally Held Outside Rapid City Hall
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City residents are voicing their displeasure with the conflict in Iran. Dozens of people convened outside Rapid City Hall in protest on Saturday. They pushed for national leaders to adapt a more
North Dakota Democrats Hold State Party Convention
(Bismarck, ND) — Several statewide candidates are getting endorsements following North Dakota’s Democratic-NPL Party convention over the weekend. Over 450 delegates gathered for the event at Bismarck State College on Saturday. The party nominated Trygve [[ trig-vee
NDSU Extension Urging Farmers To Protect Livestock From Avian Flu
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota State University Extension is urging farmers to protect livestock from the spread of avian flu. Experts say wild bird movement may result in an increase of avian flu cases as the