Corn and Soybeans See Rapid Planting Progress (Audio)
Crop Progress as of May 18th: Corn Planted: 76%; vs 57% last week; 76% last year Corn Emerged: 39%; vs 23% last week; 47% last year. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable state planting progress for
NCGA: Africa Holds Opportunity for American Agriculture
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 12 national agricultural associations, is encouraging the Trump administration to remove barriers to biotech products, including corn, so that American exporters can access markets in Africa. The move comes as the
Minot Nonprofits Host Candidate Forum
(Minot, ND) — Minot area nonprofit organizations are hosting mayoral and city council candidates at a special forum today. This afternoon’s event begins at 4 o’clock at the Carnegie Center. It’s designed to bring nonprofit leaders together
Bismarck Police Prepare to Build New Headquarters
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck police are moving ahead with plans for a new headquarters that is expected to cost nearly 98 million dollars. The City Commission approved the plans, saying the outdated training facility and overcrowded offices
Burleigh County Approves U of Mary Bonds
(Burleigh County, ND) — Burleigh County Commissioners have approved up to eight million dollars in revenue bonds for the University of Mary. The money will not increase taxes for Burleigh County residents, but instead come from the
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Bismarck Hotel Fire Case
(Bismarck, ND) — Ian Campbell is pleading not guilty to charges stemming from a fire at the Ramada Inn last month. Police say they found Campbell running around the Bismarck hotel with a knife and he refused
Suspect Enters Guilty Pleas In 2 Sexual Abuse Cases
(Minot, ND) — One of two suspects charged with multiple sex crimes is changing their plea to guilty. Amber Hattem and her husband Dalton of Minot are being charged with having child sexual abuse materials and sexual
State Tax Commission Announces Primary Residence Credit Requests
(Bismarck, ND) — State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus says there were more than 164-thousand Primary Residence Credit requests in 2025. Kroshus says the amount of applicants was on the higher end of state estimates, but not a
Romanian Man Sentenced For Leading Online Swatting Ring
(Rapid City, SD) — A man is facing four years in prison for leading an online swatting ring. South Dakota U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says Thomasz Szabo’s swatting ring made numerous terrorizing threats toward dozens of public
Sioux Falls Woman Loses Nearly $400k In TikTok Scam
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A 73-year-old woman is down nearly 400-thousand dollars due to a TikTok scam. The woman says she followed a TikTok account that asked if she was interested in investing in cryptocurrency. Scammers convinced