Does South Dakota set its state minimum wage by the federal standard?

South Dakota is one of 34 states and territories that have a minimum wage higher than the federal rate.  The state’s minimum wage of $11.50 an hour increased from $11.30 on Jan. 1, 2025, compared to the federal minimum wage of $7.25. It had not been …

What new South Dakota laws take effect July 1? Here are a few to know about

More than 200 bills were signed into law during South Dakota's legislative session in 2025, and most of them take effect July 1. The bills signed this year by South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden vary in subject and scope, ranging from one about vehicles …

Trump grants permit for cross-border pipeline in North Dakota

North Dakota man indicted for $1.6 million in health care fraud

BISMARCK — A Bismarck man has been indicted on a dozen charges after he allegedly misused multiple federal and state loan programs. The charges are part of an effort the United States Department of Justice is calling the “biggest Health Care Fraud Takedown …

Watch it happen: Dramatic time-lapse shows tornado strike in Bismarck, North Dakota

Two tornadoes touch down north of Bismarck, North Dakota, on Friday, June 27, 2025. Incredible time-lapse footage captured by Seth Owens shows one of the tornadoes as it forms and makes contact with the ground. BISMARCK, N.D. – Residents in the capital …

Basin Electric eyeing nearly $4 billion power plant in northwest North Dakota

WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Several large-scale industrial projects are coming to northwest North Dakota. With them comes the need for more power. Officials with Basin Electric Power Cooperative met with the Public Service Commission in Williston on Monday to …

How North Dakota Parents Can Safeguard Kids While Gaming Online

In a world where electronics evolve faster than the speed of your Wi-Fi, there’s one thing that never seems to go out of style: protecting your kids. Over the weekend, the Williston Police Department shared a timely reminder for parents in North Dakota, …

Fargo, North Dakota Museum Gives N.Y. Yankees’ Roger Maris His Due

The Roger Maris Museum sits in a wing of a Fargo, North Dakota shopping mall. Gary Stoller (This story is part of an occasional series by this journalist revealing “Hidden America”—worthy travel destinations unknown by most Americans.) Many baseball fans …

Neighboring states have air quality guidelines for sports, so why doesn't North Dakota?

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — As wildfires continue to burn in western Canada, high school activities administrators have been forced to take on the issue of air quality. Poor air quality blanketed the Fargo area along with other parts of North Dakota during the …

North Dakota State opting in to NCAA settlement

FARGO — The revolving door known as opting in or out to the NCAA vs. House settlement decision finally stopped moving at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex on Monday. North Dakota State is all in. Athletic director Matt Larsen on Monday cited two main …