Watch: President Biden speaks about Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - President Biden speaks to the nation about the latest developments in Afghanistan.
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Cramer, Hoeven demand accounting of U.S. military equipment lost in Afghanistan
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No plans to resettle Afghans in North Dakota
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Grand Forks man died from accidental drowning
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Northeastern Minnesota wildfire grows to 5 square miles
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UND recommends COVID vaccine to incoming students
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