Caution Needed With Fireworks Displays

Everyone loves a backyard fireworks display or attending a big show on the 4th of July.

OSHA Investigating Nebraska Explosion

The U-S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation into Wednesday’s explosion at Sapp Bros. in West Point, Nebraska.

Pipeline Hearing Set

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing Monday on the Keystone XL pipeline project.

Gibson, Twins Blank Royals

Kyle Gibson threw eight innings of four-hit ball, Danny Santana and Eduardo Escobar had RBI triples, and the Minnesota Twins beat the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals 2-0 Thursday night.

UND Star Wins HR Derby

Jeff Campbell of North Dakota won the College Home Run Derby, hitting 10 homers in the finals to easily defeat Wake Forest’s Will Craig on Thursday night.

NCBA And Coalition Suing The EPA

Today, a Coalition of 12 groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association filed a lawsuit against the EPA and the…

New Biodiesel Facility in Yankton

The grand opening was held this week for a new biodiesel blending facility installed by Gerstner Oil in Yankton.

Farmers Union Unhappy With USDA Beef Imports Decision

Farmers Union leaders are expressing extreme disappointment with USDA’s decision to allow importation of fresh and chilled beef from regions of Brazil and Argentina.

EPA Faces Lawsuits Over Clean Water Rule

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association leaders are supporting Western State Attorneys General in their lawsuit against the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over their Clean Water rule.

Organization for Competitive Markets Against Monsanto Purchase of Syngenta

The Organization for Competitive Markets has passed a resolution opposing Monsanto’s possible purchase of Syngenta.