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Kenny Chesney, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle added to Farm Aid

MINNEAPOLIS – Country star Kenny Chesney has been added to the lineup at the 40th Farm Aid concert at the University of Minnesota. Organizers say Chesney, Wynonna Judd, and Steve Earle are joining the performers on September 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The lineup also features Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Duluth’s Trampled…

Walz activates National Guard following cyberattack on St. Paul

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz has activated cyber protection assets from the Minnesota National Guard in response to a cyberattack on the city of Saint Paul. Walz says the magnitude and complexity of the cybersecurity incident have exceeded the city’s response capacity. “The Minnesota National Guard’s cyber forces will collaborate with city, state, and federal officials to…

Ellison sues over demands that states provide personal data of SNAP recipients

Keith EllisonST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s demand that states turn over personal information about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. Ellison is among a coalition of 22 attorneys general who say that the demand violates multiple federal privacy laws and the U.S. Constitution. SNAP is…

Interstate speed limits mostly going up in North Dakota but down near some cities

Drivers in Fargo, North Dakota, on July 28, 2025, are warned about an $80 fine for speeding in a construction zone. Minimum fines for speeding in a construction zone increase to $150 on Aug. 1, 2025. Other speeding fines will increase, too. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s interstate speed limit is going up to…

Country music star hit in the face by a ball during encore Saturday night at North Dakota State Fair in Minot

  MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is making national news for a not so nice incident on the final night of the state fair in Minot. Country music star and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan was hit in the face with a ball during his encore on Saturday night. Bryan seemed a little shocked and stopped singing for a…

Forget about the cash, Alerus Center is going cashless this fall

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Alerus Center is going cashless this fall. Starting with UND’s football home opener on Saturday, September 6, most purchases made inside Alerus Center will be cash-free. Parking and a majority of concession stands will only accept debit, credit, or pre-paid cards, and gift cards. Cash will still be accepted when buying tickets at the Transystems…