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
Garretson Food Center Owners Looking To Sell And Retire
(Garretson, SD) — Longtime owners of the Garretson Food Center are looking to sell the business and retire. Ron and Lorie Luke have been operating the grocery store for 30 years but they’ve decided they want to
Custer State Park Says Wildlife Is Safe From Qury Fire
(Custer, SD) — Officials at Custer State Park say wildlife is staying away from the Qury Fire. The fire has burned roughly 84-hundred acres and was 27-percent contained as of Monday. Park officials say the park’s well-known
Triple-Murder Trial For Former Centerville Mayor Begins
(Salem, SD) — The triple-murder trial for Centerville’s former Mayor Jay Ostrem is underway. Ostrem is accused of killing Paul Frankus, Zachary Frankus and Timothy Richmond in Centerville in 2024. The father of Paul and Zachary took
Rural Concerns Grow Over Data Center Expansion
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers into rural communities is drawing growing attention from farm organizations concerned about energy use, water consumption, and public transparency. The issue surfaced during the recent annual convention of National
Fertilizer Industry Faces Legal Challenge, Price Scrutiny and Calls for Policy Changes
Concerns about fertilizer prices and market competition are intensifying across the U.S. agricultural sector as farmers, commodity groups and policymakers push for greater transparency and potential policy changes within the fertilizer industry. A newly filed class-action lawsuit,
USDA Launches Rapid Response Grants to Combat Emerging Ag Pests and Diseases
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has launched a new competitive grants program designed to help researchers and agricultural professionals respond quickly to emerging pest and disease threats that could disrupt the nation’s food and