Alias on Finder Window STUCK

You know when you open a Finder window? Up near the back button an alias for a .dv file appeared today. I'm not sure how I got it there, but there it is.
How do I remove it?

Files with .dv extensions are Digital Video so I would assume that it is from a digital video camera. If you double click on it what happens?
You should be able to remove it by ctrl+click and then selecting "Remove From Sidebar".
Chris
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