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Honor Flight Gives Veterans an Opportunity to see their Memorials in Washington D.C.

When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process

April 27, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MINN.– It costs $150,000 to send about 100 veterans to D.C. When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process. “It actually, I’ve said before, it gave me more closure and more help than any medicine did,” said…

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Meets With North Dakota Leaders, Farmers

Topics like trade and the Farm Bill were discussed

April 27, 2019

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HARWOOD, N.D. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joins North Dakota leaders to hear from farmers. With trade issues and harsh weather hitting farmers, it’s been a challenging year for North Dakota producers. “It’s tough here in North Dakota, it’s tough across the U.S. I hear the answer is trade, trade, trade. We’re blessed to be in a country where…

Driver Facing DUI, Other Charges After Reaching Nearly 100 Near Casselton

It happened on I-94

April 27, 2019

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CASSELTON, N.D. — A driver is facing multiple charges, including a DUI, after reaching nearly 100 miles an hour in a pursuit and crash on I-94 in Casselton. Cass County deputies responded to a report of an erratic driver shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday who was swerving from fog line to fog line. Authorities say within five minutes, the vehicle…

Boy Thrown From Third Floor of Mall Conscious, No Longer in Critical Condition

The boy's family is hopeful he'll be home by June

April 27, 2019

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The family of a 5-year-old boy who was thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America says he’s alert and conscious and no longer in critical condition. The boy plunged about 40 feet and suffered head trauma and multiple broken bones. The family is now focused on additional surgeries, healing and rehabilitation. They’re hoping the boy…

Agriculture Secretary Joins North Dakota Leaders for Unveiling of Grand Farm

Grand Farm aims to be the world's first completely autonomous farm

April 27, 2019

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SOUTHEAST OF ST. BENEDICT, N.D. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joined North Dakota leaders for the ribbon–cutting of Grand Farm, a project led by entrepreneurial group Emerging Prairie. Grand Farm aims to be the world’s first completely autonomous farm. Developers want it to demonstrate the next generation of precision agriculture, which uses data and technology to aim for better…

Funeral held for MN DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn

April 26, 2019

KVRR Staff,

PINE CITY, Minn. (FOX 9) – After he died in the line of duty last weekend, hundreds gathered outside the Pine City Civic Center to honor the life of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn Friday morning. “So it’s really time to honor Officer Wynn because unfortunately he lost his life in the line of duty, so want…

Rapper Chief Keef Pleads No Contest to 2017 Drug Charges in Sioux Falls

April 26, 2019

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Chicago rapper Keith “Chief Keef” Cozart pleaded no contest to drug charges after he was arrested at the Sioux Falls airport in 2017. Cozart was arrested after four blunts and marijuana edibles were found in his carry-on bag. Cozart’s no contest plea means he’s not saying he’s guilty, but he’s allowing the court to treat him like…

13th Annual FishFest is Reeling People In for the Start of Fishing Season

Over 70 different vendors are selling the latest in fishing gear

April 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Area anglers are getting ready for the start of fishing season in Minnesota, which is a little over two weeks away. Anglers of all ages are casting their lines and checking out the latest fishing gear at the 13th annual FishFest. Scheels and fishing equipment partners have the most recent models of rods, tech and clothing on display….

North Dakota Has Second Highest Rate of Worker Deaths in the U.S.

Union leaders and workers say the low number of OSHA compliance officers contributes to the low mark

April 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota is the second worst state for the rate of worker deaths, according to the AFL-CIO’s 2019 safety report. Jeremiah Johnson, an electrician, faces dangers everyday on the job. “There’s voltage shocks you could receive if you’re not wearing proper suits and gear, you lift a lot of heavy things, you lift stuff with cranes, big equipment,”…

Sheyenne Red River Rodeo Draws Hundreds of Student Competitors Across the Region

Students from North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Montana are taking part

April 26, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Get your cowboy hat and spurs on and get ready for a tradition that’s been going on for more than 40 years. The Sheyenne Red River Rodeo is hosting their 44th annual high school rodeo. They’ve been doing a junior high rodeo for 14 years as well. About 500 horses are involved with the event. Over 300…