South Dakota
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s Spring Roundups set
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) will be hosting its 2024 Spring Roundup series, “Swing for the Fences,” June 3, 5, 6, 10, 11 and 12 in Golden Valley, Watford City, Crosby, Strasburg, Cooperstown and Havana, North Dakota. The Spring Roundups serve as the organization’s district meetings and will include socials, suppers, informational programs, NDSA Nominating Committee meetings and local brand inspector meetings.
In each location, the brand inspectors’ meeting begins at 5 p.m., with the social at 5:30 p.m., the supper at 6:30 p.m. and the program and Nominating Committee meeting following. All locations are at Central Time.
“The Spring Roundups are designed to bring the association to its members — to provide information to the state’s cattle producers and to gather their valuable input for the NDSA to ‘swing for the fences,’” said NDSA President Jason Leiseth, an Arnegard, North Dakota, cow-calf producer. “I invite members to bring their input and ideas, have the conversations for the betterment of the industry and enjoy a fun evening topped off with a beef meal.”
Here are the Roundup details:
District 1: The District 1 Spring Roundup will be held at the Cooperstown Country Club at 305 Fairway Drive, Cooperstown, on June 11. The program will include Leiseth and NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, who will discuss the NDSA’s recent work. In addition, a golf scramble will begin at 1 p.m.
The District 1 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Bryan Ressler of Cooperstown.
District 2: The District 2 Spring Roundup will be held at the Coteau des Prairies Lodge at 9953 141st Ave. SE, Havana, on June 12. The program will include Leiseth and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management, who will speak on the cattle market and obstacles that may pressure it.
The District 2 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Jeff Breker of Havana.
District: 3: The District 3 Spring Roundup will be held at the Blue Room at 622 Main Street, Strasburg, on June 10. The program will include Leiseth, Ellingson and North Dakota Beef Commission Executive Director Nicole Wardner, who will discuss the impact the beef checkoff has in North Dakota and beyond.
The District 3 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Carter Vander Wal of Pollock, South Dakota.
District 4: The District 4 Spring Roundup will be held at the Golden Valley Community Center, 110 1st Ave. SW, Golden Valley, on June 3. The program will include Leiseth, Ellingson and District 4 Director Casey Voigt of Beulah, North Dakota, who will talk about the importance of getting out and voting to have your voice heard and working in unity. In addition, there will be a clay shooting activity at the Zap Sportsman’s Club, 840 County Road 13, Zap, North Dakota, beginning at 3 p.m. A wine auction will take place during the District 4 Spring Roundup.
The District 4 Spring Roundup is being hosted by Voigt, the district chairman.
District 5: The District 5 Spring Roundup will be held at the Rough Rider Center Convention Hall at 2209 Wolves Den Parkway, Watford City, on June 5. The program will include Leiseth, Ellingson, Butte Veterinary Center and Watford City Veterinary Center owner Dr. Bruce Pederson, who will discuss current veterinary topics, and Lauren Van Ewyk, who will discuss mental health and self-care tips for those in agriculture.
The District 5 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Calli Thorne of Watford City.
District 6: The District 6 Spring Roundup will be held at the Crosby Community Center/Andrist Arena, 1002 2nd Street SE, Crosby, on June 6. The program will include Leiseth and Kali Rider, a registered dietitian and North Dakota native who discovered the intricate connections between the soil and human health through a personal health crisis, which led her back to her roots in agriculture. In addition, there will be a golf scramble beginning at 2 p.m. at the Crosby Country Club at 10765 County Road 15, Crosby.
The District 6 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Chase Jacobson of Columbus, North Dakota.
The Spring Roundups are free and open to all. For more information, call (701) 223-2522 or visit
www.ndstockmen.or
South Dakota
Former South Dakota National Guard adjutant general announces bid for state house of representatives
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The former top official of the South Dakota national guard under former Governor Kristi Noem has announced his campaign to become a state representative for district 33.
Jeff Marlett’s bid makes him a contender in the Republican primary for the district.
Marlett served for 36 years in the South Dakota National Guard which included combat service in Iraq and most recently spending three years as the commanding general of the national guard from 2019 to 2023.
“I’ve always considered that job, it’s not about me, it’s about the great men and women who served in the South Dakota national guard, and I got the opportunity to serve with them so, it was an honor to serve with them,” said Marlette.
Marlette also worked as the west river director under Senator Mike Rounds and served for numerous years as a superintendent of schools for districts in South Dakota. Now Marlette wants to spend his next chapter as a state representative. He explained that he thinks people are “tired of the noise” with politics. He blamed that exhaustion on people stepping away the two major parties.
“They want people that are willing to go, and, and not think they have all the answers and not be wrapped up about, well I’m more Republican thank you are or you’re a dem o.. no, it’s not about that. It’s about looking at meaningful policy, laws if needed, but governing by what’s really truly necessary and best for South Dakota,” said Marlette.
According to a press release for Marlette, he says he will support sensible restructuring of the property tax system, a strong education system and a vibrant environment for business. Marlette said during our interview that he has mixed reviews on the 19 property tax relief proposals out of the property tax task force.
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South Dakota
South Dakota-made munitions systems will anchor U.S. military’s drone dominance
A multi-rotor drone and its fixed-wing, one-way attack counterpart that flanked a wall-sized American flag inside a northern Sioux Falls warehouse Friday weren’t the main attraction.
Rather, Pentagon officials and South Dakota dignitaries gathered for an invite-only ceremony at MMS Product, Inc. to get a look at a newly developed military advancement that will give South Dakota a front-row seat to the U.S. military’s race to drone warfare dominance.
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South Dakota
Abortion access campaign tests South Dakota laws, free speech standards
A cease and desist order and a national abortion-access organization told to stop advertising in South Dakota are testing both free speech and consumer protection laws.
Attorney General Marty Jackley this week issued notice to Mayday Health directing the nonprofit to halt a statewide gas station ad campaign launched earlier this month, spotlighting South Dakota’s near-total abortion ban, First Amendment protections and the reach of the Deceptive Trade Practices regulations.
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