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Community Gathers in Pelican Rapids for Meeting on Star Lake Casino Project

Nearly 300 people gathered at Pelican Rapids High School to voice their opinions and concerns about the proposed project

June 15, 2017

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PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — We first brought the story about the Shooting Star Casino proposing a new casino project back in February. Otter Tail County officials are seeking public input in their decision to approve the project. Nearly 300 people gathered at Pelican Rapids High School to voice their opinions and concerns about the proposed project. The meeting was meant…

Star Lake Casino Project: Environment is Major Concern Among Opposition

A public hearing begins at 7 on the Star Lake Resort and Casino proposed by the White Earth Nation

June 15, 2017

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PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — People will soon be packing the Pelican Rapids High School auditorium for a public hearing on a controversial casino project. A public hearing begins at 7 on the Star Lake Resort and Casino proposed by the White Earth Nation. KVRR’s Jason Cerjak joins us live with a preview. JASON CERJAK: I’m here at Pelican Rapids High…

Tenney’s Wheaton-Dumont Co-Op Elevator Hit Hard by Storms

a line of intense thunderstorms rumbled across much of the Red River Valley

June 15, 2017

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TENNEY, Minn. — A line of intense thunderstorms rumbled across much of the region last night. One of the more intense storms struck Wilkin County, where a grain elevator was heavily damaged. People are still cleaning up after Tuesday’s storms. One of the hardest-hit areas was the small town of Tenney in Wilkin County. “We received a call from a…

UND, SkySkopes and Grand Sky Team Up to Find Ways Drones Can Improve Lives

June 14, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — UND students are working to improve lives by using drones. The nation’s first unmanned aircraft aviation park teamed up with the university. Drones are widely used for cinematography and military operations, but some engineering master’s students at UND are using them for research. “Using drones, I’m able to fly lower and get even higher resolution data,” said…

Fergus Falls’ New Monarch Butterfly Mural

To Continue On Their Town's Monarch Pledge, Fergus Falls Created A Mural to Promote Saving the Monarchs

June 13, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Fergus Falls is trying to bring beauty to their town, while saving an important insect at the same time. People can enjoy a metamorphosis mural of a monarch butterfly crafted by Fergus Falls’ native artist, Sam Busko. The mural can be found behind City Hall, along the River Walk to raise awareness of the importance of…

Exploring the Banks of the Red River

NDSU Students take a bike ride to learn about their home

June 13, 2017

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The Red River in all its glory provides water to a lot of us across the region. But how has the river changed throughout the years? What starts off as a normal summer class has turned into an unorthodox classroom studying the nooks and crannies of what we call the Red. NDSU Geology students rode along the banks to enhance…

No Property Damage Reported from Four Tornado Touchdowns in the Region

June 8, 2017

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REGIONAL — More information on the wicked weather that spawned four E-F zero tornadoes throughout the region Wednesday. Officials with the National Weather Service say they have not received any property damage reports from the tornadoes that touched down near Hatton and Grand Forks. The twisters are considered “land-spout” funnels because they don’t form like a classic tornado, however, they…

U.S. Drought Monitor: Dakota States in Need of Rain

About 87 percent of North Dakota is in drought and just over half of South Dakota is experiencing drought conditions

June 8, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

REGIONAL — A national report shows the Dakotas are in need of some rain. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that most of the Dakotas are experiencing drought conditions. The conditions are taking a toll on the states’ farmers and cattle producers. About 87 percent of North Dakota is in drought and just over half of South Dakota is experiencing…

President Trump on DAPL Opening: “I Said Do It”

Mr. Trump was giving a speech in Ohio and talked about the opening of the pipeline

June 7, 2017

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CINCINNATI, Ohio — President Trump says it was because of his doing the controversial Dakota Access pipeline is finally open for business. “A $3.8 billion investment in American infrastructure that was stalled and nobody thought any politician would have the guts to approve that final leg,” said Mr. Trump. “And I just closed my eyes and said do it.” President…

Haboob Blankets Khartoum, Sudan

Video has been released of a haboob that blanketed Khartoum, Sudan on June 1st

June 7, 2017

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KHARTOUM, Sudan — Take a look at this. Video has been released of a haboob that blanketed Khartoum, Sudan on June 1st. A haboob is a massive dust storm that can last up to 30 minutes and grow to be 1,000 feet tall. They move across land like a wall of sand and bury homes in its path as well as…