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Indigenous filmmaker Myron Dewey, who documented DAPL protests, dies

Myron Dewey (Facebook)CARSON CITY, Nev. – An Indigenous filmmaker who helped draw worldwide attention to the concerns of Native Americans fighting an oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation has died. Myron Dewey was a citizen of the Walker River Paiute Tribe. He died Sunday after his car crashed in rural Nevada. The 49-year-old won acclaim for his footage…

Man runs from Fargo to Stillwater, Minn. for pancreatic cancer awareness

"This run is about transcending pain into a hopeful future."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Laurie Webber died of pancreatic cancer last August. She just had this bright, ferocious, protective loving energy about her. This is the start of a 266 mile journey going from Fargo to Stillwater, Minnesota, to honor the legacy of Laurie Webber and cancer patients everywhere. Mark Dowdle and his team are partnering with the Love Like…

Honor The Earth, Winona LaDuke look to federal courts to help resist Line 3 pipeline

MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA — Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 pipeline is complete and the company may begin shipping oil as soon as Friday. “People and workers are doing backflips, what can I say?” said Enbridge Chief Communication Officer Mike Fernandez. While those at Enbridge are celebrating a milestone, some tribal members and environmentalists are devastated. “It’s a really tragic day…

Grand Forks Public Health Relocates Its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Public Health has relocated its COVID-19 vaccination clinic from Hugo’s Family Marketplace to the Grand Cities Mall. You’ll find them in the former Christian Bookshelf location, between Ace Hardware and Play It Again Sports. The clinic is offering free shots to those 12 and older, Monday through Friday beginning at 12:30 p.m. and…

West Fargo Company Lands Nearly $8 Million Defense Contract

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A West Fargo company has landed a U.S. Department of Defense contract worth nearly $8 million. North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer say Pro-Mark Services will upgrade the primary mechanical and electrical systems throughout the Dock Five hangar at Minot Air Force Base. The work is expected to be completed by March 2023. Hoeven…

High Risk Sex Offender Has New Fargo Address

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another high risk sex offender has a new address in Fargo. Police say Steven Gibson is living at 123 15th Street North/Centre. Gibson was convicted in 2016 in Burleigh County for child neglect and solicitation of gross sexual imposition. The victim was known to him. He will have to register for life. Categories: Local News, North…

Superintendent pleased with voter turnout at Grand Forks Public Schools special election

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Brenner says he’s pleased with the turnout of voters at Tuesday’s special election. More than 4,100 people voted, with 65% voting “yes” to increase the district’s school building levy fund by 2.5 million dollars each year. Brenner says he hasn’t heard directly from those who voted “no,” but…

Messiah Lutheran Church raises $6,100 for Honor Flight

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local church is helping honor military veterans in our community. After a successful Fourth of July event held at Messiah Lutheran Church that helped raise funds in support of veterans, they are now providing even more support for the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. A check presentation of around $6,100 is benefiting…

YouTube bans false COVID-19 vaccine claims

(AP) – YouTube is wiping vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories from its popular video-sharing platform. The ban on vaccine misinformation, announced in a blog post on Wednesday, comes as countries around the world continue to offer free immunizations for COVID-19 to a somewhat hesitant public. Public health officials have struggled to push back against a steady current of online misinformation…