The United States and Mexico Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Discussions in Advance of the USMCA Joint Review

WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard met today to kick off bilateral technical discussions in advance of the USMCA Joint Review on July 1. Technical teams were instructed to review specific
Nebraska Gov. Pillen, Adjutant General Strong Tour Cottonwood Fire & Visit Brady Community

BRADY, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Major General Craig Strong, adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, viewed the Cottonwood Fire from the air before meeting with firefighters, ranchers and others affected by the wildfires. The
Xcel Natural Gas Rates Set To Rise April 1st

(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Public Service Commission is approving a rate increase for Xcel Energy customers. The ten-point-66-percent increase will raise a typical natural gas customer’s bill by about eight dollars and 42 cents. Xcel’s
Cargill Facility Explosion Leaves One Injured

(Wahpeton, ND) — One person is injured after an explosion at a Cargill facility near Wahpeton. It happened around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. Investigators believe it was caused by dust build-up in a dryer chamber at the business.
New Judge Assigned To Minot Archery Organization Theft Case

(Minot, ND) — A new judge has been assigned to the Souris Valley Bowmen theft case. Dallas and Nicole Rice are being charged with stealing and spending more than 180-thousand dollars from the organization for personal expenses.
Feedlot Under Investigation For Improper Disposal Of Cattle

(Surrey, ND) — A feedlot near Surrey is facing accusations of improperly disposing deceased cattle. They are also being accused of operating without a permit. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality told Ward County commissioners on
Man Accused Of Dismembering His Girlfriend To Undergo Mental Health Evaluation

(Fargo, ND) — The man accused of dismembering Isadora Wengel will be given a mental health evaluation. A judge authorized the evaluation to determine if Joshua Hite is competent to stand trial. Prosecutors believe Hite dismembered her
Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Awarded $108M

(Bismarck, ND) — Senator John Hoeven says he helped secure 108-million dollars for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply. ENDAWS is using the money to fund construction projects and repairs to the McClusky Canal and Snake
Rapid City Regional Airport Sets Up Donation Bin For TSA

(Rapid City, SD) — The Rapid City Regional Airport is setting up a donation bin for TSA workers. The bin will be located near the ground transportation desk by baggage claim. Airport officials are asking for gift
South Dakota Department Of Health Announces New Flu Death

(Pierre, SD) — The Department of Health is reporting one new flu death, bringing the season total to 24. They are reporting just shy of 16-thousand infections this season with about 870 hospitalizations. The update on Thursday