More Than Food: Agriculture’s Economic Footprint
Each year, the Feeding the Economy report provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture. While often discussed in terms of farm receipts or commodity production, the report highlights a
North Dakota Industrial Commission Approves $1M In Renewable Energy Grants
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Industrial Commission is approving one-million dollars in renewable energy grants. Xylion Technologies is receiving 500-thousand dollars for a project focused on extracting rubidium from produced water. The other 500-thousand is going
Department Of Agriculture Schedules Training Session For Dicamba Herbicides
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is scheduling training sessions for the herbicide Dicamba. It’s a restricted-use product so the only people who can use it are certified pesticide applicators. The training sessions are
McKenzie County Home Builder Charged With Construction Fraud
(McKenzie County, ND) — A custom home builder is facing fraud charges in McKenzie County. Michael Dolbec, owner of Windsong Custom Homes, is being accused of abandoning a house project near Arnegard after accepting a 129-thousand dollar
Former Rolette County Auditor Facing Felony Charges For Stealing
(Rolette County, ND) — The former auditor of Rolette County is being accused of stealing over 90-thousand dollars. Prosecutors allege Kimberly Wuori made numerous unauthorized transfers to her own account between February 2024 and November 2025. She
Government Efficiency Task Force Eyes Cutting Maintenance And Construction Costs
(Bismarck, ND) — A state task force on government efficiency is looking into cutting maintenance and construction costs. A construction management director at the University of North Dakota says eliminating the need for architects or engineers on
AG Jackley Says State Is Safe Despite High Stakes Trials
(Pierre, SD) — Attorney General Marty Jackley says crime is declining despite recent high-profile jury trials. Jackley’s office recently secured convictions and life sentences for three defendants in a double-homicide trial in Pennington County. The office also
Gov. Rhoden Vetoes 2nd Bill This Session
(Pierre, SD) — For the second time this legislative session, Governor Larry Rhoden is implementing his veto powers. The bill would have required non-medical home care agencies to get licensing and provide proof of training. Sponsors of
Plaque Honors 100-Year-Old Navy Captain At State Capitol
(Pierre, SD) — Retired 100-year-old Navy Captain E. Royce Williams is enshrined at the state Capitol building. He was honored on Wednesday during a ceremony unveiling a plaque honoring his name at the South Dakota Hall of
Wanted Sioux Falls Man Arrested In New Mexico
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A man wanted for sex crimes in Sioux Falls is behind bars in New Mexico. Authorities in Minnehaha County have been looking for 43-year-old Steven Martin for charges of stalking, window peeking, indecent