South Dakota News Archives - Page 39 of 40

Glasser Images owner to be deposed under oath, AG’s office subpoenas documents

More than 500 complaints have been received from customers in several states

October 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Attorney General’s office has subpoenaed a Bismarck photography firm that suddenly closed, leaving customers with no way to get their money back. Parrell Grossman, the director of the Consumer Protection & Antitrust Division, says investigators are seeking relevant documents from Glasser Images and owner Jack Glasser. When Glasser Images closed in early October,…

Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

October 22, 2021

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November. The justices said Friday they will decide whether the federal government has the right to sue over the law. The court’s action leaves in place for the time being a law…

Former Senator Daschle says democracy is being threatened

"I have never been more concerned about our democratic republic"

October 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

Tom DaschleWASHINGTON (KVRR/WNAX) – A former longtime member of Congress and U.S. Senator from South Dakota says he’s more worried about the future of the United States now than anytime during his life. “We are closer to seeing the demise of our democratic republic than we’ve ever been in my lifetime” according to former Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle. “I…

Salmonella outbreak linked to onions in 37 states

October 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Centers for Disease Control says a salmonella outbreak linked to onions from Mexico has affected 37 states including the Dakotas and Minnesota. The CDC’s website says more than 650 people were sickened nationwide. At least 23 people have been sickened in Minnesota, 4 in North Dakota and 8 in South Dakota. The illnesses are linked to…

FDA approves mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

October 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON – Regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. The Food and Drug Administration announcement marks a big step toward expanding the U.S. booster campaign, which began with extra doses of…

Federal Railroad Administration releases Midwest Regional Rail Plan

The Twin Cities was tested as a potential hub for service to Fargo, Duluth and Sioux Falls.

October 14, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Federal Railroad Administration has released its plan to expand and modernize Midwest passenger railroad service over the next four decades. North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota are among 12 states in the plan, which explores the potential for a passenger rail network throughout the region. The Twin Cities was tested as a potential hub for service…

Standing Rock elects first woman leader in more than 50 years

October 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

FORT YATES, N.D. (AP) – The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has elected a woman to be its next leader. Results show that Janet Alkire would be the first woman to head the tribal council in more than two decades. Gates Kelley was elected Standing Rock chairwoman in 1946 and was the first woman to lead a tribe in the United…

North Dakota National Guard send-off ceremony set for Friday

October 5, 2021

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum will attend a send off ceremony Friday for 125 North Dakota National Guard members being deployed to the southern border. The Bismarck-based 957th multi-role bridge unit will support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in ongoing efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. It will be a year-long mission. Burgum said the request for assistance came…

Worldwide outage shuts down Facebook

October 4, 2021

KVRR Staff,

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) – Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down in parts of the world on Monday. Facebook said it was “aware that some people are having trouble accessing Facebook app” and it was working on restoring access. The company did not say what might be causing the outage, which began around 10:45 a.m. Central Time. Facebook…

South Dakota National Guard deploys to southern border

October 4, 2021

Jim Monk,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Dozens of National Guard members from South Dakota are being sent to the southern border. About 125 members of the 1742nd Transportation Company will be deployed for 9 to 12 months. Gov. Kristi Noem, Sens. John Thune and Mike Round and Rep. Dusty Johnson were on hand for an activation ceremony Sunday at the University of…