Dakota Border News

Fire Risks and Weather Updates

• 🔥 Red Flag Warning in Cheyenne: A prolonged Red Flag Warning is in effect for Laramie County due to record heat...

Rare urban encounter: GFP confirmed a mountain lion near downtown Sioux Falls on Wednesday—a bold move east from western SD strongholds.

• Western...

Resident blasts closed-door negotiations for relocating Smithfield pork plant to city edge, denying public input on multi-million-dollar project.

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• Packed council meeting: Residents voiced strong opposition to boulevard tree removal in the 5th Ave North reconstruction project, aimed at upgrading...

Rapid warmup post-snow amplifies fire risks from Wyoming's Red Flag Warning to South Dakota's melt-off:

• Cheyenne tinderbox: Record 80° heat, 45-mph...

Federal takedown in Teton County ends years-long operation crossing WY-ID border.

• 3-year probe: DEA, WY DCI, Postal Service coordinated bust of...

Kick off spring with Scheels Fish Fest and family-friendly outdoor vibes in Sioux Falls (March 19-25):

• Fish Fest (March 20-22, 2101 W. 41st St.):...

Diverse newcomers strengthen North Dakota: 187 immigrants from 44 countries across six continents—largest groups from Liberia, Mexico, Philippines,...

Trend alert: Massive data centers eyed for the Plains, promising economic wins but sparking infrastructure fights.

• Google's NE mega-project: Needs...

Sioux Falls' local scene thrives via fresh facilities and innovations:

• Elmwood Golf unveils new clubhouse, Legends Lounge & Grill (open last...

Major funding boost for border neighborhoods: Gate City Bank partners with 14 cities in ND and central MN for below-market loans ($10k-$100k) starting...

Burleigh County Commission is debating an off-highway vehicle ban, covered in a new KX News YouTube video (1:23 duration). Local ND eyes on this policy debate.

Missing in Bismarck, ND: 13-year-old Bridget Flying Horse reported runaway on March 15.

• Description: 5’2”, 100 lbs, black hair, brown eyes...

Ongoing tensions in Wyoming's public safety sector:

• Mayor Collins rejects union bid to table wages, calls it top priority before other terms
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Mutual aid proved critical as coordinated efforts from multiple agencies quickly dispatched resources to over half a dozen fires across the region, says Chief Schmidt.

Fire Risks and Warnings

• 🔥 Red Flag Warning Extended: The Cheyenne National Weather Service extended the Red Flag Fire Warning for areas of...

Rapid City Event: Conservative activist Scott Presler hosts indoor SAVE America tour rally Saturday, March 21st at Alex Johnson Hotel, expecting...

Border bragging rights: NDSU Bison (now 4-17) stun Gophers 7-4 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

• Evan Gustafson sparks with 2-run HR early, then 3-run walk-off...

• Community response: Nebraska Athletics donating all Spring Game ticket proceeds (March 28) to wildfire relief after fires scorched nearly 750,000...

Persistent EMS strain in Fargo: Nearly 900 behavioral health calls in 2025 out of 15,000 total, dropping to 5th but still tying up crews for hours.

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