For years Americans have been told autonomous technology was improving and that driverless vehicles were just around the corner. Finally they’re here, but to catch a glimpse of them, you’ll need to go to a farm. Beginning this fall, tractors that can plow day or night with no one sitting in the cab will come off the John Deere factory assembly line in Waterloo, Iowa. The development follows more than a decade-long effort by the world’s largest farm equipment manufacturer, and marks a milestone for automation advocates, who for years have been explaining why driverless cars aren’t quite ready for prime time. Deere isn’t release to cost of the tractor. It plans to operate the tractors on 10 to 50 farms by this fall.
AP
Grain Elevator Fire in Minnesota
(Photo submitted) (KNOX) - Crews battled a large fire at a grain elevator in northwestern Minnesota. Several fire departments responded to the CHS grain elevator in Warren. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said that Highway 75 was shut down from ...
Apr 01, 2026
North Dakota National Guard Being Sent to D.C.
(Photo courtesy of North Dakota National Guard. via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota will send 60 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., starting in April, for an estimated three months to help police the city. The...
Mar 30, 2026
Grand Forks Police Respond to Crash
(File image) (KNOX) - Tuesday afternoon officers from the Grand Forks Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of 32nd Avenue South and South 31st Street for the report of a three vehicle accident involving injuries. An investigation rev...
Apr 01, 2026
Grand Forks Spitfires Sign Their First Player Making Franchise History
(Image provided by the Grand Forks Spitfires ) (KNOX) - The Grand Forks Spitfires are proud to announce the first player signing in franchise history, officially welcoming Ally Hetzel to the inaugural 2026 roster. Hetzel, a catcher and utility player...
Mar 26, 2026
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
