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A Peek At Peak Color

You won't be-leaf how beautiful it is.

Pelican Rapids, MN — Our warm days and cooler, longer nights are setting up the region for a very special display of fall color this year. That’s what Minnesota Department of Natural Resources people are saying about the changing leaves. And at Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids, they’re getting ready for one of the region’s most beloved fall traditions…

Amazon sued by FTC, 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

SEATTLE (AP) – Amazon is being sued by U.S. regulators and and 17 states over allegations that the company abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses…

Golden Drive’s annual sock drive is back just in time for winter

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Homelessness is not just something for big cities. In fact, since 2021 there have been about 950 homeless people in our community on any given night. Sue Baron is the owner of Golden Drive and is on a mission to end homelessness in our community. The Golden Drive has many opportunities to donate to a…

After weeks of renovations, Chick-fil-A set to open Tuesday

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Chick-fil-A will finally be opening its doors again this week. The restaurant closed on August 28th for a major renovation project. “Chick-fil-A has invested quite a bit of money into the location to accommodate higher volume in the drive thru and also improve our team member experience by expanding our drive thru cockpit on the inside…

North Dakota group sues NFL’s Washington Commanders for dropping ‘Redskins’ name

FARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based nonprofit is suing the NFL’s Washington Commanders football team, its new owner, and a prominent Native American advocacy group. The federal lawsuit claims the team’s refusal to change its nickname back to the Redskins is an attempt to eradicate Native American history. Devils Lake-based Native American Guardians Association is accusing the Commanders, its leadership,…

Vikings lose to L.A. Chargers 28-24, Now 0-3 on season

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen and the Los Angeles Chargers had seen a Brian Flores-coached defense before, flummoxed in 2020 by Flores’ blitz-heavy approach in a loss at Miami during Herbert’s rookie season. Three years later, with the quarterback and receiver in nearly perfect sync, Herbert and Allen knew just how to attack the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, coordinated…

Minnesota’s would-be head of cannabis regulation quits amid reports she sold illegal products

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits on THC potency, owed money to former associates and accumulated tens of thousands of dollars in tax liens, Minnesota Public Radio…