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Gevo Commissions Upgrades, Expects 10%-15% Output Increase — 4dGevo reports continued progress on its North Dakota debottlenecking program at the Gevo North Dakota facility in Richardton, with a beer degassing system commissioned ahead of schedule to boost CO2 capture and enable a 10-15% increase in output—following the previously completed steam turbine project. The upgrades include a third liquefaction tank and a fifth fermenter to lift production toward a targeted 75 million gallons per year, with all assets expected to be online by the end of 2026 as part of a plan to nearly double GND output and returns.

Priya Raman Reaching 75 million gallons by late 2026 with the extra fermenter and tank will be a real test for their expansion plans.

Northwestern holds off South Dakota State rally in Chip Kelly's debut — Sep 6, 2026Northwestern opened Chip Kelly’s era with a 34-18 win over FCS South Dakota State, generating explosive plays on offense (Aidan Chiles: 273 passing yards and a rushing TD) and a stingy defense. The Wildcats’ balanced attack featured a 71-yard first-play connection to Griffin Wilde, an 80-yard late standout by Joseph Himon II, and strong performances from a healthy lineup as they moved to 1-0 in the 2026 season.

Dana Whitfield Chiles looked solid both throwing and running, good sign for this team moving forward.

Records Since 1895 Rank Wettest Septembers in Nine States — Sep 11, 2026Stacker compiled per-state rankings of the wettest Septembers since 1895 for Vermont, Virginia, Rhode Island, Utah, and South Dakota, based on total precipitation and including state-wide highs and lows and average temperatures. The articles provide a state-by-state breakdown of which Septembers were the wettest using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Marcus Bell South Dakota's extreme rainfall totals in those years show how fast things can turn from drought to flood.

Record hot Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico signal broader warming trend — Sep 3, 2026A NOAA-based analysis shows 2022's July was the third-hottest on record in the continental United States as temperatures continue to rise globally, with multiple states among the ten hottest days—an indicator of ongoing climate change. Stackers' series then highlights the hottest Septembers in North Dakota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Louisiana since 1895, detailing each state's average temperatures, highs and lows, and precipitation for those months.

Tom Gallagher North Dakota and New Mexico topping the charts on the same list says a lot about how widespread this pattern has become.

Jalen Brunson to host SNL season 52 opener with KATSEYE — Sep 9, 2026SNL Season 52 reveals a mix of returners and debuts, kicking off with Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting and KATSEYE as the musical guest, followed by Dakota Johnson with Turnstile, Shane Gillis with Rosalía, and Inde Navarrette making her hosting debut with Gracie Abrams on Halloween. The announcements confirm a stable yet evolving lineup and the season’s premiere and episodes are scheduled for late September through October.

Jared Kim Jalen Brunson hosting the opener feels like a solid Knicks tie-in for the season start.

South Dakota Governor: ‘We’re Seeing Elevated Positive Cases’ Because of Increased Coronavirus TestingReporting — Oct 14, 2020Around the country, states are reporting record increases in the number of new COVID-19 cases. North Dakota and South Dakota are seeing the largest outbreak per capita. The Associated Press reports t hat South Dakota…

North Dakota Jury Rules Greenpeace Liable For Hundreds Of Millions In Damages — Mar 19, 2025A North Dakota jury ruled Wednesday that Greenpeace is liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for defaming an energy company and for its role in disruptive protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline…

First Adult T. Rex Trackway Discovered in N.D. — Sep 8, 2026Scientists documented the first adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway in the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota, a 23-foot sequence of four tridactyl footprints dating to about 66.5 million years ago, analyzed with 3D scans to reveal gait and behavior. Found in 2025 on federal land near Marmarth, the tracks suggest a leisurely pace of roughly 3.5 to 4.5 mph as researchers plan further excavations and 3D reproductions.

U.S. States Ranked by Auto Repair Shop Density — Sep 11, 2026Across multiple state snapshots, California houses the most auto repair shops overall (20,998) but per-capita density varies widely by state, with Idaho ranking eighth in per-capita shops and Hawaii ranking near the bottom in per-capita terms. The national picture from the BLS-backed data shows 176,403 automotive repair and maintenance establishments in Q4 2025, and highlights that sparsely populated, car-reliant states like Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana tend to have high shop density relative to their populations due to driving needs.

Rachel Meyers Wyoming and South Dakota topping the density list tracks with how far apart towns are and how much folks drive out there.

Air Force Opens Season With 34-0 Shutout of Duquesne — Sep 6, 2026Air Force opened the 2026 season with a 34-0 shutout of Duquesne, piling up 431 rushing yards while holding the Dukes to 107 total yards and no red-zone entries, anchored by Liam Szarka’s two rushing touchdowns. The dominant ground game and stout defense set up a Week 2 matchup with North Dakota State.

Priya Raman Holding Duquesne to zero red-zone trips says everything about that defensive front. NDSU will be a real test though.

South Dakota Governor Vows Schools Will Be Open in the FallReporting — Jul 29, 2020As the coronavirus continues to spread around the country, state and local leaders are debating how and whether to reopen schools in the fall. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) says that schools in her state will be…

South Dakota Governor Weighs in on Efforts to Remove Confederate StatuesReporting — Jul 4, 2020South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is condemning activists calling for the removal of Confederate statues and other assets. During the Fourth of July Celebration on Mount Rushmore, Noem delivered a message where she…

GOP Senator Suffers Brain Bleed After Slipping On Ice — Feb 25, 2025Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer suffered a brain injury Sunday afternoon after slipping on ice in the backyard of his North Dakota home. Cramer, 64, said he was hospitalized and diagnosed with a “severe…

Ethics Board Claims GOP Governor May Have ‘Engaged in Misconduct’Reporting — Aug 23, 2022South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is suspected of engaging in misconduct, according to an ethics board. On Tuesday, The Associated Press reported that an ethics board in South Dakota claimed it has sufficient…

Judges Forced To Restore North Dakota’s Abortion Ban After Constitutional Fight Over ‘Vagueness’Reporting — Nov 22, 2025A North Dakota law prohibiting nearly all abortions is back on the books just over a year after it was struck down, following a state supreme court ruling Friday. While three of the court’s five justices agreed to…

‘Unconstitutionally Void’: District Judge Slaps Down North Dakota’s Abortion Ban — Sep 12, 2024A North Dakota district judge ruled against the state’s abortion ban Thursday, calling it unconstitutional. District Judge Bruce Romanick declared the state’s abortion ban to be “unconstitutionally void for vagueness,”…

South Dakota House Impeaches Attorney General Over Car CrashReporting — Apr 13, 2022South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has been impeached by the state’s House of Representatives. According to CNN, the House voted 36-31 in favor of impeachment over Ravnsborg’s conduct following a car crash…

North Dakota Man Gets Nasty 182-Pound Surprise From SquirrelReporting — Oct 8, 2021Bill Fischer of Fargo, North Dakota, has a black walnut tree on his property that produces a sizable harvest every two years. He knows this, and the squirrels know it, too. The tree has become a bit of a welcoming…

‘Call Me When You’re an American’: Noem Vows Her State Will Not Accept Illegal ImmigrantsReporting — Apr 14, 2021South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is adamant her state will not be accepting illegal immigrants. “South Dakota won’t be taking any illegal immigrants that the Biden Administration wants to relocate. My message to…

North Dakota Abortion Ban Reinstated After State Supreme Court Deadlocks — Nov 22, 2025Abortion is once again illegal in North Dakota after the state’s Supreme Court failed on Friday to reach the four-justice majority required to strike down the state’s abortion ban, allowing the law to take effect…

Kristi Noem’s Key Staffer Bolts After Backlash from Transgender ContractReporting — Dec 21, 2022South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has taken decisive action after it came to her attention that state tax dollars were going to gender theory research. Noem has ordered the South Dakota Department of Health to terminate…

George Floyd’s Uncle Calls for Removal of Confederate Flag from South Dakota Police Department LogoReporting — Jul 1, 2020Selwyn Jones, George Floyd’s uncle, is calling out the Gettysburg Police Department in South Dakota for its logo which contains an emblem of the Confederate flag. During an interview with Minneapolis’ Star Tribune …

US Coronavirus Cases Top Six Million as Midwest, Schools Face OutbreaksReporting — Aug 31, 2020U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed six million on Sunday as many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally. Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota have…

South Dakota Declines Boosted Federal Unemployment Aid Included Under Executive OrderReporting — Aug 16, 2020South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is making it clear her state has managed to stay out of financial trouble amid the coronavirus pandemic and ultimately does not need the extra help from President Donald Trump’s…