Author: KVRR Staff

North Dakota Athletics announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class

(UND Athletics)GRAND FORKS (UND Athletics/KVRR) – University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves and UND Letterwinners Association President Brian Westlund announced Wednesday the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The group will be honored on Friday, Sept. 28 at the Alerus Center. Mike Voelker (1976-79, football), Dave Tippett (1981-83, men’s hockey), Katie Richards (1996-00, women’s basketball), Mike Olson (1989-90, men’s swimming and…

North Dakota adds Gayner as women’s basketball assistant coach

(UND Athletics)GRAND FORKS (UND Athletics/KVRR) – North Dakota head women’s basketball coach Mallory Bernhard announced the addition of Andi Gayner to the Fighting Hawks coaching staff as an assistant coach Wednesday. “Andi is a hardworking, dedicated and passionate person and will bring all those qualities to Fighting Hawks women’s basketball,” said Bernhard. “The experience she brings and connections she has already created…

Former Diversion Authority Executive Director announces candidacy for Clay County Commission

The former head of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority has announced his candidacy for Clay County Commission

Joel PaulsenMOORHEAD (KFGO) – The former head of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority has announced his candidacy for Clay County Commission. Joel Paulsen says, “As a former City Council member and leader of the historic $3.2 billion flood diversion project, I have always put the interests of our community first.” Paulsen said he will strive for transparency in government and…

Full-Scale Disaster Drill Conducted at Hector International Airport in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A full-scale disaster drill was held at Hector International Airport this morning in Fargo. And despite the rain, first responders were able to get some much needed hands on experience. The incident revolved around a plane crash after it hit some birds causing major problems at Hector. Throughout the exercise, patients were treated for different injuries…

Concordia first-year athlete receives USTFCCCA North All-Region Honors

(Concordia Athletics/X)MOORHEAD (CONCORDIA Athletics/KVRR) – Concordia first-year athlete Genevieve Gruba (Enderlin, N.D.) earned USTFCCCA North All-Region honors for finishing in the Top 5 of the teams in the North Region in an event during the outdoor season. Gruba becomes the first Cobber athlete to earn outdoor All-Region honors since Josie Herrmann, Cayle Hovland and Peyton Selle achieved the feat in 2021. Gruba grabbed her…