It’s the movie most of the region, it seems, has been waiting for. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” featuring the return of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher’s (presumably) final performance before her death this time last year as Princess Leia opened Thursday evening to audiences here in the metro and across the country. The Century 10 Theaters…
The critics are calling it the first truly great Star Wars film. The fans have been lining up for days. The theaters in the Red River Valley are showing it on nonstop rotation. There’s just one catch if you haven’t bought your tickets yet to see “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” yet: you probably won’t be able to get in…
REGIONAL — College students across the Red River Valley are trading in their textbooks for a cap, gown and degree as the winter graduation season begins. It’s one day to celebrate years of hard work. “It feels good. I’m ready to graduate and get out into the real world,” said MSUM senior Hunter Braten. But it’s also stripping away a title…
NATIONAL (CNN) — The FCC voted to approve a plan that puts an end to net neutrality rules. But what exactly does this mean and how does it affect you at home? What is net neutrality? It has nothing to do with a volleyball or a tennis court. The “net” refers to the internet, something that has become necessary as…
FARGO, ND — North Dakota Health Officials held a public hearing to let community members give their input on the administrative rules for the state’s medical marijuana law. The law was approved in November of 2016 and has not yet been implemented. “I myself am a medical cannabis card holder,” said Ralph Reynolds, who lives in Fargo. “I have it…
NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is clearing up some confusion surrounding the state’s constitutional-carry law. Stenehjem says drivers may store a loaded gun in their vehicle, but if stopped by law enforcement, they must show proper state identification. He says showing a valid state driver’s license is the “equivalent of a valid concealed weapons license”…
NATIONAL — Get ready for some record holiday travel. AAA says 107 million people are expected to travel between December 23 and January first, which comes out to be about a three percent increase from last year. They say nearly 100 million will travel by car and nearly six million are taking to the skies. Others will take trains,…
FARGO, ND — Some of the most sought after pilots in the country will be flying over the metro this summer in the Fargo Airsho. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will appear in Fargo July 28 and 29. They will be flying many vintage “War Birds” as part of the show to celebrate Navy Week. The U.S. Navy Seals team…
FARGO, ND — Holiday shoppers can find a unique shopping experience if they head to the Black Building in downtown Fargo. The building is hosting “The Black Bazaar” and it allows shoppers to not only purchase items from regular tenants, but also local and unique pop–up shops. Shoppers can find many locally produced items, such as alpaca fiber knit goods,…
HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — Cases of chickenpox are continuing to grow in Minnesota. The state department of health states nearly 400 cases have been reported, which is the highest number since 2013 when there were 480 cases reported in the year. One Hennepin County school is dealing with an outbreak of 15 cases and another school in Stearns County…
