Spiekermeier sentenced to 2 years in federal prison
A former executive at Wahpeton’s GIANTS Snacks Inc. was sentenced to two years in federal prison for bank fraud on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Lucy Spiekermeier, who was accused of allegedly stealing or misappropriating nearly $1.7 million from
Carbon Monoxide prevention
During the weather months, many homes are heated with a variety of heat sources. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a concern with heat sources. Breanna Koval from Wilkin County Emergency Management talked about ways to prevent possibly deadly
Illinois Tops U.S. Soybean Production in 2023
(NAFB.com) – The National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates Illinois soybean farmers raised a U.S.-leading 648.9 million bushels on 10.3 million acres. Compared to the previous year, total acreage and yield estimates were both four percent lower in
Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to India
(NAFB.com) – Alexis Taylor, USDA’s Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, will lead an agribusiness trade mission to India from April 22-25. USDA is reminding interested parties that applications are open for exporters who want to
NCBA Keeps Pushing for Death Tax Relief
(NAFB.com) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association strongly supports the Death Tax Repeal Act introduced in both the House and Senate. NCBA says it’s unconscionable for cattle producers to face a tax that forces them to sell
Growth Energy Outlines 2024 Policy Priorities
(NAFB.com) – Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, published its 2024 federal policy priorities. “These are policy decisions that will shape the next era of growth in plant-based energy and climate solutions,” says Growth Energy
Friday, January 19th Weather
WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL NOON FOR MOST OF THE DAKOTAS WEST OF THE I-29 CORRIDOR TODAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY AND COLD WITH COLD WIND CHILLS. HIGH: NEAR 5 ABOVE. WIND: