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Parade Of Homes Featuring Remodels And Rental Properties For First Time

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The annual Parade of Homes is expanding its scope this year in the Metro. 26 builders will have 58 homes on display in 7 different communities in the Valley. You can check the homes out over the next two weekends, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Hours are Noon-5:00 on Saturdays and Sundays and Noon-8:00 on Mondays….

Oldest Minnesotan celebrates 112th birthday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Lillian Moran turned 112-years-old in March, but Eventide held off her celebration as she fought COVID-19 at the time. She celebrated her special day singing songs with family, friends and sharing her birthday cake. She was asked the million-dollar question; what is the secret to a long life? “Keep breathing,” Lillian said. Her sense of humor…

More Charges Dropped Against Activist Winona LaDuke

WADENA CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Wadena County has dropped the last remaining misdemeanor charge against activist Winona LaDuke. She was charged for her role in the protest against the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in the county in July 2021. Charges against six co-defendants were dismissed last year. Last month, LaDuke had two counts of criminal trespass dismissed in Aitkin County….

Thomas Fellows discusses impact of ChatGPT in ND workforce

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Author Thomas Fellows says ChatGPT and artificial intelligence will make a drastic impact as big as the Internet decades ago in schools and the workforce in our region and across the country. He says human judgment and jobs requiring deep divergent thinking will be valued as AI becomes commonplace. Fellows says jobs involving writing could be…

Fans celebrate May 4th: Star Wars Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Star Wars fans are celebrating Star Wars Day to commemorate the franchise created by George Lucas. It is held annually on May 4th inspired by the iconic phrase “May the Force be with you.” To help celebrate the event, Fargo theater is showing Star Wars Return of the Jedi tonight at 7:30. Fans of all ages…

Horace Council Member Stephanie Landstrom Target of Recall Election

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — There is another recall election on the horizon in Horace, North Dakota. A petition has been submitted and approved to recall Council Member Stephanie Landstrom. A total of 98 valid signatures were required to initiate the recall process. The filing deadline for other candidates is June 13. The election will take place on Tuesday, August 15…

Committee Proposes Expanded Foreign Transaction Oversight After Failed Fufeng Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The failed Fufeng wet corn milling project near Grand Forks has prompted a proposed change to jurisdiction over foreign transactions. The project was killed earlier this year when Air Force officials cited national security concerns. The plant was planned on land about 12 miles from Grand Forks Air Force Base. The Committee on Foreign Investment in…