Trade Update: Strong Export Demand Highlights Importance of Global Markets

Trade developments remain a major focus for agriculture as U.S. officials continue negotiations with China and other global trading partners. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet with Chinese Vice
Residents Call For Bridge Over Lake Sakakawea

(Williston, ND) — Residents living near Lake Sakakawea say a bridge over the lake would be an economic asset. Continental Resources Founder Harold Hamm added that a bridge over the lake, “makes a great deal of sense.”
Trial Delayed Again For Black LIves Matter Activist

(Fargo, ND) — The trial against Black Lives Matter Activist Faith Monique Shields-Dixon is being delayed again. She is being accused of giving about 124-thousand dollars in state grants to businesses owned by her family members. The
Dallas Rice Pleads Not Guilty Souris Valley Bowmen Case

(Minot, ND) — One of the two accused of stealing thousands from an archery club is pleading not guilty. Dallas Rice is also requesting a jury trial and waiving his initial appearance, which is set for April
AG Wrigley Announces Settlement Over Dakota Access Pipeline

(Bismarck, ND) — Attorney General Drew Wrigley says a settlement has been reached in the Dakota Access Pipeline protest case. The state filed a lawsuit against the federal government in 2019 saying the U.S. Army Corp of
Burleigh County Holds Public Hearing On Off-Highway Vehicle Ban

(Burleigh County, ND) — A standing-room-only crowd packed the Burleigh County Commission meeting to weigh in on a proposed off-highway vehicle ban. The turnout was so large that commissioners opened an upstairs overflow room. Public comment dominated
Bomb Threat Called In To Bismarck Capitol Sunday Night

(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota State Patrol is investigating a bomb threat at the Bismarck State Capitol. Bismarck Central Dispatch says they received a call about a bomb being placed in the building around 10:00 p.m. on
Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen Leads Trade Mission To Japan, South Korea

(Pierre, SD) — A contingent of South Dakota leaders are heading on a trade mission to Japan and South Korea. The group will be led by Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen who will be joined by South Dakota
Police Investigate Bomb Threat At Pierre Walmart

(Pierre, SD) — Police are investigating a bomb threat made at the Pierre Walmart on Sunday night. Central South Dakota Communications received a call Sunday night claiming an explosive device was placed at the Walmart. The dispatcher
Charges Dismissed Against NDN Collective Founder Nick Tilsen

(Rapid City, SD) — Multiple charges against NDN Collective Founder Nick Tilsen are being dropped. Tilsen was charged with aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, simple assault on a law enforcement officer and obstruction but a