South Dakota

Red River Basin Commission Discusses Ideas Concerning Red River Viability

Forty four board members from North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Manitoba talk about several topics

FARGO, N.D. — Once every three months, officials from across the Red River basin gather to discuss issues that will impact the river and its surrounding communities. There are over forty members on the board for the Red River Basin Commission, and they discuss issues such as drought and water quality. Several prominent leaders, such as Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn…

Snow Totals – February 22nd into February 23rd

Snow Totals from across the Dakotas and Minnesota

Richville, MN – 7.0″ Menahga, MN – 6.5″ Badoura, MN – 6.3″ Fergus Falls, MN – 6.0″ Park Rapids, MN – 6.0″ Bluffton, MN – 5.5″ Cormorant, MN – 5.0″ Dunvilla, MN – 5.0″ Nimrod, MN – 5.0″ Deer Creek, MN – 5.0″ Havana, ND – 5.0″ Westbury, MN – 5.0″ Sebeka, MN – 5.0″ Vergas, MN – 4.8″ Abercrombie,…

Planned Parenthood Being Sued Over “Here For Good” Trademark

Minnesota-Based Wilder Foundation Has Filed A Federal Lawsuit

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota is being sued for trademark infringement. The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation says Planned Parenthood is using its “Here for good” trademark without permission. In a federal lawsuit, the Minnesota-based Wilder Foundation says it’s made “repeated good faith efforts” to reach a solution without going to court. The group…

Men’s Basketball: Bison Battle Back But Fall Short to South Dakota

NDSU Miller Leads the way with 26 Points.

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team cut a 20-point deficit to two in the final minute, before ultimately falling to South Dakota 76-72 on Saturday afternoon at the Scheels Center. South Dakota led 44-24 at halftime, but the Bison outscored the Coyotes 48-32 over the final 20 minutes to make things interesting. NDSU first…

Bond Set For Man Who Tried To Run Over Bismarck Police Officer

Ulises Villalobos-Alvarado Turned Himself In At A Gas Station In South Dakota

BISMARCK, ND — Bond has been set at $500,000 for the man accused of trying to run over an officer in Bismarck. 22-year-old Ulises Villalobos-Alvarado appeared in court Monday on felony charges of attempted murder and fleeing a peace officer. He said he would accept a public defender for now but will eventually seek his own attorney. Villalobos-Alvarado is accused…

The Biz: Toys R Us Stores in South Dakota, Minnesota Closing, Starbucks Employees Get Good News

Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon said tough decisions are required to save Toys R Us

NATIONAL — The Toys R Us store in Fargo will remain open but the store in Rapid City, South Dakota is closing. It is among 180 stores being closed around the country. Four locations in the Twin Cities also made the closure list. Toys R Us is being squeezed by Amazon.com and huge chains like Walmart. It will begin closing…

Victim In Fatal Accident on I-29 Over The Weekend Is Identified

Driver Was Hurt But Could Face Charges

SISSETON, SD — Authorities have identified a Minnesota woman who died in a crash on I-29 in South Dakota. 23-year-old Marrisa Mountain of Granite Falls was a passenger in a pickup that went off the interstate and rolled north of Sisseton on Saturday morning. She died at the scene. The 28-year-old South Dakota man who was driving suffered serious but…

Aberdeen Businessman Facing 20 Years in Prison for Possession of Meth

The business has since changed its name to Aberdeen Retail

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Sentencing has been set for an Aberdeen businessman who admitted to keeping meth in the basement of his pawn shop. Silas Wilson, 51, pleaded guilty last week to possessing meth and ingesting the drug. The charge stems from a police raid of Aberdeen Pawn in which authorities say they found meth worth nearly $33,000 on the streets….

Former Moorhead Man Accused of Torturing Cats Suspected of Looking for New Pets

Jalen Greer now lives in the Rapid City area

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Police in South Dakota are investigating whether a former Moorhead man accused of torturing and killing cats has been attempting to adopt more pets. Jalen Greer now lives in the Rapid City area. A Craigslist ad there warns that Greer tried to adopt a pet from the Sturgis/Meade County Animal Shelter. He was sentenced to two…

Oregon Clothing Company Raising Money for South Dakota Abortion Clinic

South Dakota is among seven states with only one abortion provider

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — An Oregon clothing company has raised over $25,000 for South Dakota’s only abortion clinic. Portland-based Wildfang’s fundraising is intended to help Sioux Falls Planned Parenthood pay doctors who travel to the state to perform abortions and to pay for legal battles. South Dakota is among seven states with only one abortion provider. CEO Emma McIlroy says…