Regional News

Conn. Deaths To Spark Gun Debate In SD Legislature

The deadly school shooting in Connecticut has prompted a South Dakota legislator to begin drafting a bill that would allow teachers, administrators and even janitors with concealed weapons permits to bring their guns to school.   Read More

Health Official Urges Food Safety Over Holidays

South Dakota's state epidemiologist is reminding residents to cook and store foods at proper temperatures over the holidays.   Read More

U.S. To Set Up Conserved Habitats For Endangered Ferret

A memorandum of understanding between federal and state agencies would allow routine grazing for property owners who agree to set aside land as black-footed ferret habitat.   Read More

Mont. Land Board Approves Keystone Lease

Montana is approving easements to let the Keystone XL pipeline cross state-owned land, including the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers.   Read More

ND Farmers To Participate In Ag Census

North Dakota will soon be taking part in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Census.   Read More

ND Gov Inauguration Celebration Set Jan. 11

The Governor's Inaugural Celebration has been scheduled for January 11th at the Bismarck Civic Center.   Read More

ND Oil Rises To Record 23.1M Barrels In October

The state Department of Mineral Resources says North Dakota oil drillers produced a record 23.1 million barrels of oil in October.   Read More

As Winter Arrives, DNR Urges Snowmobile Safety

The recent snow is bringing out Minnesota snowmobilers, and safety officials are urging them to be careful.   Read More

Gov: Flags Fly At Half-Staff For Shooting Victims

Gov. Jack Dalrymple is asking all state government agencies and North Dakotans to fly the U.S. and state flags at half-staff on Tuesday to honor the victims of last week's Connecticut shooting.   Read More

Robbery Suspect Shot By St. Paul Police Dies

A gunman who robbed a St. Paul grocery store has died after he was shot by at least one police officer.   Read More