Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 1 - 2 of 2
A few weeks back, I covered a virtual panel on ag policy featuring two-thirds of South Dakota's congressional delegation. At least, it was supposed to be an update on ag policy. The first half or so seemed like more of a woe-is-me fest from Sen. Mike Rounds and Rep. Dusty Johnson. To hear them tell it, the dysfunction of D.C. all comes down to the "other" side. They could get things done if only everyone thought like them. To their credit, about half of the panel moved into real policy...
Hunter Hanson told U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland he "got overwhelmed" in his grain trading business, leading to a situation in which he defrauded at least 60 farmers, grain elevators and grain brokers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Canada for more than $11 million. Hanson, 22, on Tuesday, July 30, at the William L. Guy Federal Building pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering. While each charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan O'Konek said the federal sentencing...
