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North Dakota's state-owned minerals valued at $2.4 billion

BISMARCK, N.D. - A new analysis of North Dakota’s state-owned minerals is nearly $1 billion more than a similar estimate last year when the coronavirus created uncertainty and low prices and demand for oil declined. Mineral Tracker, which is part…

101-year-old Navy veteran recalls Pearl Harbor attack

HONOLULU - U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell sought refuge below deck on the USS Oklahoma when Japanese bombs began falling on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. But a split-second decision changed his mind, and likely saved his…

98% occupancy in Minnesota hospital intensive care units

MINNEAPOLIS - The number of people hospitalized in intensive care in Minnesota has reached the highest level yet during the coronavirus pandemic. The state is reporting a 98% occupancy rate in adult ICU beds when COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients are…

Cheney Middle School students kept home following threat

WEST FARGO, ND (KVRR) - Students at Cheney Middle School in West Fargo are learning from home after police determined a serious threat to the school. The West Fargo Police Department alerted the school district to a very specific threat…

Lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and first lady Kathryn Burgum overseeing the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree in Bismarck. "Share your Story" is the theme inspired by the first lady's work on addiction and recovery.…

Enjoy live music at Hector International Airport

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Silver Winds Flute Quartet performed for people coming in and passing through the Hector international airport. This is part of a new deal with Artworks that will feature…

Fargo woman sentenced to 30 years for death of toddler

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A judge has sentenced a Fargo woman to 30 years in prison for the death of a 15-month-old girl that she was caring for. Thirty-eight-year-old Brandi Adeleke had earlier pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse. Meka Ducheneaux…

Park Rapids Man Killed in Crash in Beltrami County

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- A 20-year-old man from Park Rapids is dead after a crash last night on snow covered roads in Beltrami County. Minnesota State Patrol says 19-year-old Zennah Erickson of Park Rapids lost control of her car…

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