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Minnesota lawmakers seek to regulate artificial intelligence

Sens. Erin Maye Quade, DFL-Apple Valley, and Eric Lucero, R-St. Michael, are leading the bipartisan effort to regulate artificial intelligence in Minnesota. (Photo by Senate Media Services)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to limit how the artificial intelligence industry operates in the state, arguing that it’s evolving in ways that are harmful…

“Best in Show” at the Fargo Theatre

FARGO — Here at KVRR, we try to put on a good show for you. And now, in downtown, you can catch the very best — with a collaboration between two of the region’s favorite nonprofits. The Fargo Theatre is screening the film classic “Best in Show” starring the late Catherine O’Hara in one of her most iconic roles. And…

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

CNN – Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would be over “very soon,” though they remain volatile and well above their levels before the conflict started. Also on Tuesday, the world’s biggest oil exporter, Saudi Aramco, warned of the war’s potentially “catastrophic consequences” for oil markets if flows don’t resume through…

Moorhead Ad Hoc Committee on I.C.E. gathering list of resources and FAQ

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — We are learning more about an ad hoc committee set up by Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson to look into possible actions the city can take on concerns about immigration enforcement. The committee is made up of 13 members including the mayor, city manager, city attorney, police chief and others. Immigrant Law Center and others groups are…

Two MN bills aimed at digitizing driver’s and vehicle licenses fail to make it out of committee

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Representatives discussed two bills that would make vehicle and driver’s licenses all digital. The state’s House Transportation, Finance, and Policy Committee debated the bills, that if passed, would eliminate physical license plate tabs and drivers licenses with digital versions. HF 1335 would allow the state to issue ‘electronic credentials’ that would, in theory, replace physical…

Concert Series: 4th times the charm? “Happy Together Tour” returning to Bluestem this summer

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The “Happy Together Tour” is making a fourth stop at Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead in September. Artists on the 17th year of the tour include The Association, The Troggs, Gary Puckett, The Vogues, Ron Dante of The Archies and The Turtles and more. Tickets run between $49 and $79.75 plus fees. There is a special online…

WATCH: Sen. Kupec offers a sweet treat while touting Moorhead Spuds Boys Hockey history making win

ST. PAUL (KVRR) –Democrat Sen. Rob Kupec of Moorhead took to the Senate floor to brag about the Moorhead Spuds Boy’s Hockey state championship win over the weekend in historic fashion. They were down 4-1 when they completed a stunning comeback and defended their 2025 state title with a 5 to 4 victory over Minnetonka in double overtime. Kupec says…

Man found dead inside of rural Wadena home

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A man is found dead inside of a home on fire in Otter Tail County. Before 4 a.m., dispatch took a call for a fire northwest of Wadena in the 37000 Block of Highway 75. Multiple crews from nearby towns assisted. No foul play is believed to be involved. The home is a total…