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Clay County Sheriff 'inundated' with theft reports

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting is asking property owners to help reduce a growing number of thefts across the county. In a social media post, the sheriff's office says it's been "inundated" with burglary and theft…

Superintendent in school van arrested for DUI

KARLSTAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - A school superintendent in northwestern Minnesota is facing a drunken driving charge after a Kittson County deputy said he found him in a school district van in the parking lot of a school building. Fifty-five-year-old Michael Gadbois…

Weapon confiscated from middle school student in Perham

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) - A weapon was confiscated from a student Wednesday at Prairie Wind Middle School in Perham. The Perham-Dent Public School District says there was no indication of any threats made against students or staff members. "We understand…

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…

Line 3 pipeline complete, will be operational Friday

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Enbridge announced Wednesday that the upgrade and expansion of its Line 3 pipeline across Minnesota is complete and will become operational on Friday. The Canada-based company’s President and CEO Al Monaco said in a statement that the…

Minnesota health care workers sue to block vaccine mandate

MINNEAPOLIS - Nearly 200 Minnesota health workers are suing their employers to block a pending requirement that they be vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk getting fired. The lawsuit was filed in federal court late Monday against federal officials and about…

Frostival 2022 plans underway, public input wanted

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- It may be unseasonably warm, but cooler weather is on the minds of those at the Moorhead Business Association. They have been planning for this winter's Frostival festivities since February. Now…

Grand Forks Public Schools' referendum passes

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - Grand Forks Public Schools' referendum to increase its building fund levy by 10 mills passes with 65.9 percent approval. There were 2,759 yes votes and 1,426 no votes. The measure needed 60 percent to pass.…

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