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Sanford Health now using A.I. assisted technology for colonoscopies

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health in Fargo is now offering the first FDA-cleared artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies to people in the region. The Medtronic GI Genius uses A.I. to help physicians detect pre-cancerous polyps which can lead to colorectal cancer. “The technology is just going to continue to advance. Even GI Genius, they’re talking about another update within the next…

Accepting Bids For Pembina Gorge State Park, First New State Park Since 1989

Pembina Gorge west of Walhalla on the Rendezvous Region Scenic BackwayBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Parks & Rec is moving forward with developing the state’s 14th state park at the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area. They are currently accepting construction bids for the project. Located near Walhalla, Pembina Gorge State Park will feature approximately six cabins and over 50…

One Injured In Rollover Crash In Otter Tail County

One person was injured in a rollover crash near Underwood in Otter Tail County at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINN – (KFGO/KVRR) – One person was injured in a rollover crash near Underwood in Otter Tail County at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened near the intersection of County Road 35 and Pleasant Lake Road. A pickup driven by 37-year-old Kyle Ryckman of Elbow Lake was ejected and transported to Lake…

Fourth Week of DAPL Trial Ends With Testimony From DOJ Witness

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A Department of justice witness testifies that during the eight-month long DAPL protests, the DOJ believed sending federal law enforcement to assist North Dakota would escalate and destabilize the situation. Patrick Hornbuckle’s comments were made in a video deposition in the fourth week of the trial of North Dakota vs. United States. The state is trying…

LIVE: Problem Gambling and the Minnesota Sports Betting Bill

MOORHEAD  — We’re in the midst of March Madness, but this time around, it’s not just about the sports in Minnesota. During this month, about one in five Americans are expected to gamble. And the Minnesota legislature is working on a bill to legalize sports betting. That’s got some therapists in our region worried. Currently, there are only are only…