MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — “I really wanted to demonstrate that collaboration that coordination that happens between all of the departments within the city of Moorhead. And also within our neighbors in Dilworth, Fargo, and other places. You know we’re not just an island, we are connected and working together all across the metro,” said Shelly Carlson, Mayor of Moorhead. Moorhead…
The Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota. (Photo by Kari Suedel/Energy & Environmental Research Center)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota has been forced to cut staff because of funding delays. The EERC is cutting 27 positions, UND Assistant Vice President of Communications David Dodds said…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s former lieutenant governor is about to receive an Honorary Doctorate. Minnesota State Moorhead will honor Tammy Miller with an honorary Doctor of Business at its 2 p.m. commencement ceremony on Friday. Miller served as Lieutenant Governor with then Gov. Doug Burgum from January 2023 through 2024. She was formerly the CEO and Board Chair…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After an extensive search, Oak Grove Lutheran School has found its next school president. With more than 25 years of experience in Lutheran higher education and nonprofit leadership, the school has selected Rev. Dr. Brian Beckstrom. He served as Chief Mission Officer and Associate Vice President at Valparaiso University, and previously served as Dean of Spiritual…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is coming to Grand Forks County. The free book reading program for kids will be available starting July 1. The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region has helped lead a grassroots effort to raise $90,000 to launch the program. Once enrolled, kids from birth to age five…
Levi BachmeierFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Department of Education is still standing, but North Dakota’s State Superintendent believes the future may not be so dire. Levi Bachmeier says he believes the department will not be dismantled, as he believes the government will not allow it to happen. On Tuesday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon was questioned about her department’s decision…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s a Spud speech dynasty in Moorhead. Last Friday, the high school speech team secured its 10th consecutive MSHSL Class AA State Championship at Park Center High School. The Spuds delivered a powerhouse result team score of 70 points, finishing nearly 30 points ahead of runners-up Lakeville North and Apple Valley. Those schools tied for second…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Earth Day is meant to raise awareness for environmental concerns and celebrate our one and only planet – and there are perhaps no organizations more invested in that cause than zoos. The AZA, or the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, puts on “Party for the Planet” every year. It’s the largest combined Earth Day celebration in…
Seventh Graders at Heritage Middle School learn the basics of CPR at Save-A-Life Boot Camp. 4/24/26HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Students at Heritage Middle School in Horace had the chance today to learn some skills that could help them save someone’s life. The students were taught how to recognize symptoms of strokes and heart attacks by medical professionals with Essentia Health….
FARGO — Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce is looking to give people the opportunity to get training in high-paying, tech-related jobs. “Good Jobs Challenge” is funded by a nearly 10 million dollar grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. It’s for training in fields including advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity/information technology, and precision agriculture. Students could qualify for up to…
