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Man Believed To Have Drowned In East Battle Lake

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. -- A man is found unconscious in East Battle Lake near Clitherall, Minnesota around 5 Saturday afternoon. Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office tells us the man was pulled from the lake and lifesaving attempts were made…

Line 3 opponents seek restraining order against sheriff

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) - Activists opposed to the Line 3 Pipeline project in northern Minnesota are asking a judge to issue a restraining order against Hubbard County, Sheriff Cory Aukes, and the local land commissioner. Winona LaDuke and Tara…

August brings hundreds of new laws in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. - Mothers may breastfeed their children in public without having to do so discreetly. Citizens can stand their ground and use whatever force necessary to protect themselves or their home. Booze will be allowed to be sold much…

Woman charged in day care death in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D. - A Watertown woman is facing charges after a toddler was found unconscious while in day care and later died at a Sioux Falls hospital. Police say the 16-month-old child, who was not identified, suffered “injuries consistent with…

Drone helps capture Cass County burglary suspect

FARGO (KVRR) - A burglary suspect is in custody after a drone was used to locate and capture the man in a cornfield near Gardner, N.D. At around 5:13 a.m. Friday, the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary…

Strong oil prices good for ND treasury, not so for roads

BISMARCK, N.D. - The same stronger-than-forecast oil prices that are swelling North Dakota’s treasury also could shrink dollars for road construction next year. Oil is used for road construction and making asphalt. The state Department of Transportation already has approved…

LIVE: Baby Red Panda Progress

After an eight-year-long break, the folks at the Red River Zoo are doing it all over again: the sleepless nights, the worry, the fussing over how much is eaten and how much weight is…

Fully vaccinated Americans may enter Canada as of mid-August

TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September. Trudeau…

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