Kansas State: Energy Surge Puts Pressure on Farm Budgets

A surge in oil prices will hit farmers right in the bottom line, according to a new study from Kansas State University. New estimates suggest a $90-per-barrel market, which could significantly raise production costs across the board.
USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers
(Washington, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Tuesday announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and harvested beef by supporting
Attorney General Drew Wrigley Joins Effort To Combat Xylazine

(Bismarck, ND) — Attorney General Drew Wrigley is joining an effort to combat the drug xylazine. The drug is used as a veterinary sedative and has been combined with fentanyl to make it more deadly. It’s known
Minot Man Arrested After Multi-Agency Search

(Minot, ND) — A Minot man is facing charges after multiple agencies executed search warrants on Tuesday. The Minot Police Department made the announcement on Wednesday that the warrants were conducted in a partnership with Minot SWAT,
North Dakota State Fair Announces New Events For America 250

(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota State Fair is introducing new events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. A pie and hot dog eating contest will be held as well as a competition for the best legs and
North Dakota Court System Resolving Technical Issues On Website

(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Court System is working to resolve technical issues on its website. Many people have filed complaints about slow or intermittent experiences while searching for documents. The court says its tech team
Sen. Kevin Cramer Calls Vote To Strip Republican Affiliation ‘Foolish’

(Bismarck, ND) — Sen. Kevin Cramer says the Republican Party Convention organizers are burning bridges. His comments come after all statewide incumbents skipped the event in Minot last weekend. Cramer says the vote by delegates to strip
Attorney General Marty Jackley Officially On Ballot For U.S. House

(Pierre, SD) — State Attorney General Marty Jackley has officially qualified for the ballot for the U.S. House. The Republican candidate had more than 31-hundred signatures validated by the Secretary of State’s office. Jackley needed slightly more
Aberdeen Police Chase Down Nude Man From Hospital

(Aberdeen, SD) — Aberdeen Police were called to detain a nude man who fled a local hospital. It happened on Wednesday afternoon when hospital officials called police saying he was being uncooperative and hostile. When they arrived,
Custer State Park Celebrates First Bison Calf

(Rapid City, SD) — Officials at Custer State Park say the first bison calf this season has been born. The park posted a photo of the calf and mom on social media, saying the news was not