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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…

Pelican Rapids Man, 65, Killed In Wednesday Night Crash

PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Pelican Rapids man died last night in a crash northwest of the city. According to Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, it was reported shortly before 9:30 p.m. First responders arrived to find the 65-year-old driver dead at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle. The name of the victim, and other…

Purple lanes: Minnesota highway signs to honor Prince

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The late pop superstar Prince will have a highway named after him in his home state, following a vote by Minnesota lawmakers Thursday. The Senate vote was 55-5 to rename the highway that runs past Prince’s Paisley Park museum and studios. Among those watching was his oldest sister, Sharon Nelson. The bill passed the House unanimously last…

Pet Connection: Meet Nyx

Nyx has a lot to like in this week's Pet Connection from 4 Luv of Dog Rescue

  Nyx knows what she likes. You learn a thing or two about your preferences over 12 years living a dog’s life. Nyx likes to have her humans all to herself. That’s why she’s a One-der dog at 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. She likes a home with no small kids or other pets. Nyx likes being the neighborhood watch…