$7 billion data center deal in southeast North Dakota is 'worth the growing pains,' residents say

ELLENDALE, N.D. — The foundations for a massive data center operation have been laid in Ellendale, and the town’s 1,100 residents are set to have a new neighbor after an artificial intelligence company signed on as one of the first tenants to occupy the …

‘Materialists’ Review: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal Bring Affecting Soulfulness to Celine Song’s ...

If you watched the trailer for Materialists with sinking expectations while thinking, “Wait, the director of the exquisite Past Lives made this utterly generic rom-com?!” — come on, you know you did — you can breathe a sigh of relief. Deceptive marketing …

South Dakota set to spend $2 billion on prisons

By Sarah RazaAssociated Press SIOUX FALLS — Two years after approving a tough-on-crime sentencing law, South Dakota is scrambling to deal with the price tag for that legislation: Housing thousands of additional inmates could require up to $2 billion to …

North Dakota Legislative Council recommends special session to fix veto mistake

BISMARCK, N.D. (KMOT) – The North Dakota Legislative Council is recommending Gov. Kelly Armstrong call a special session to rectify a line-item veto by the governor that mistakenly vetoed millions in housing funding. Last month, Armstrong said he issued a …

South Dakota To Spend $2 Billion On Its Prison System

SIOUX FALLS, SD - Two years ago, South Dakota approved a tough-on-crime sentencing law. Now, the state is scrambling to figure out how it will pay for housing thousands of additional inmates, which comes with a $2 billion price tag to build the additional …

See Strawberry Moon Shine in South Dakota, Iowa & Minnesota Skies

Get ready to see one of the most magnificent moons across South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota skies! A rare "Strawberry Moon" is expected to shine bright in skies across the country on Wednesday, June 11th. But will South Dakota, Iowa, and …

Facing $35M mistake, North Dakota leaders at odds over what constitutes veto

BISMARCK — Branches of the North Dakota government are seemingly at odds about how to deal with a $35 million veto mistake made by Gov. Kelly Armstrong and his administration. The mishap involved a line-item veto aimed at cutting a homeless liaison in …

Can You Legally Sunbathe Topless Anywhere In North Dakota?

Summertime weather is finally here in North Dakota. We should be safe from snow for a while. Hopefully! Ladies, you might be thinking of hitting the beach or sandbar this weekend and trying out that new summer bathing suit.  A couple of friends and I were …

North Dakota Democrats see opportunity in the political landscape

The Most Desolate Spot in All of South Dakota

South Dakota is home to some wide-open spaces. If you've ever driven east to west, north to south, or anywhere in between, you've likely driven across some of the most desolate parts of the state. But where is the most remote spot in all of South …