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Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

June 30, 2025

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Possible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered in what’s called a vote-a-rama, though most of the amendments are expected to fail. After a weekend of setbacks, the Senate is rushing Monday to move ahead with the bill despite a series of challenges. The hours ahead will be pivotal for the Republicans, who have control of Congress and…

“Mr. Wonderful” Kevin O’Leary To Be Featured in Fireside Chat at UND

Memorial Union Ballroom on January 26

January 17, 2024

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The man who once compared Moorhead to Cuba as an example of the difference between North Dakota and Minnesota political policies is coming to Grand Forks. Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank”, also known as “Mr. Wonderful”, will be at UND on Friday January 26. The businessman and investor will have a fireside chat with UND…

Minnesota Marine & State Department Agent Posthumously Honored On U.S. House Floor

Minnesota's 8th District Representative Pete Stauber celebrated Sgt. Neil Horn on the House floor this week

April 27, 2023

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A Minnesota Congressman honors the life and legacy of a dedicated service member from our region who died. Minnesota’s 8th District Representative Pete Stauber celebrated Sgt. Neil Horn on the House floor this week. Sgt. Horn was born and raised in tiny Gonvick, Minnesota, north of Bagley in Clearwater County. But his service took him all over the world….

‘Shark Tank’ Star Praises North Dakota Economy, Takes Dig at Minnesota and Moorhead

March 23, 2023

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An investor known for his role as a judge on the hit reality show ‘Shark Tank’ has a lot of praise for North Dakota but not so much for Minnesota. Kevin O’Leary sat down with Sean Hannity on FOX News to talk about inflation and the economy. He calls North Dakota a gem for investment saying…

Sen. Klobuchar Works To Reunite Twins Legend With His Younger Brother From Cuba

July 10, 2022

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Tony Oliva and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) / Courtesy: Sen. Klobuchar’s OfficeMINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is helping reunite a Minnesota Twins legend with his younger brother who lives in Cuba. Klobuchar’s office has secured a visa for Juan Carlos Oliva to travel to Minnesota on Monday, July 11. That gives him plenty of time spend with his brother,…

Cuban Teen in U.S. for Surgery, Dies of Complications

Zayas and his family traveled from Cuba to Miami for the operation

January 22, 2018

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INTERNATIONAL — Health officials say the Cuban teen who had surgery to remove a 10 pound tumor on his face has died. Fourteen-year-old Emanuel Zayas developed kidney and lung complications after the surgery to remove the benign tumor. Zayas and his family traveled from Cuba to Miami for the operation. His family requested Zayas’ body be donated to science…

North Dakota Democrat Joins Many Republican Lawmakers Against President Trump’s New Cuba Policy

They Say His Plan Is Bad For American Producers

June 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump’s new Cuba policy isn’t sitting well with many Republican lawmakers, Russia and even a North Dakota Democrat. The president is clamping down on some commerce and travel between the United States and Cuba but leaving intact many new avenues President Obama had opened. The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized the president’s decision and his verbal…