Education

ND after-school providers, school districts in ‘limbo’ due to frozen federal grants

Boys learn to dance to hip-hop during summer programming conducted by the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley at Ed Clapp Elementary School on July 8, 2025. (Contributed/Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley)North Dakota (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) –Frozen federal grants are putting North Dakota after-school programs in limbo, pausing teacher training and leaving schools…

From the FM metro to the oceans: Junior Aquarist Program

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)  — “It’s so cool!!! It feels so cool,” sounds the voices of a group of a dozen or so elementary-schoolers crowded around a single net borne aloft by a camp instructor who’s just snagged a flappy, floppy, but still-reasonably-cooperative Atlantic stingray in the basement of the biosciences department. They’re petting the small animal gently — adhering to…

Agricultural Education from the Red River Valley Fair

The room combines facts and learning experiences regarding agriculture with live, adorable animals.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair is on day 6 and there’s still plenty to see and do at the fairgrounds. One enticing exhibit in the midst of this heat is the Agricultural Education building. This space features various interactive exhibits that teach interesting facts about farming and crops. There’s also a petting zoo with many…

Fargo School Board approves plan to replace Horace Mann Elementary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo School Board has unanimously approved moving forward with the replacement of Horace Mann Elementary School. “I think it brings great support to our kids and to our staff. I think this will improve educational outcomes, the flow of a new building. We’ve seen the data how that impacts grading and scoring. And I think…

‘Mixed Nuts’ Brings Excitement to Fargo Public Library

The entertainers in question have been performing for over twenty years.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Library celebrated its annual Summer Reading Challenge with a fun-filled event. “Mixed Nuts” brought together kids of all ages to enjoy the performance from a former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown. The audience had a chance to interact with the show by finding the world’s greatest treasure. Entertainers and artists…

LIVE: School Supply Drive Scoop

FARGO — Minnesota-based Target is vowing to hold prices on back-to-school goods steady at 2024 prices in spite of inflation and tariff pressure. And local United Way of Cass-Clay officials say it’s coming just in time. Their school supply drive is heading into its second month. It’s the earliest start and the highest goal yet for he annual drive. This…

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Photos

Dr. Sara Schultz, Planetarium Director at MSUM, has been to Chile to see the site in person.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – MSUM Planetarium held a screening of a live reveal of never-before-seen pictures of space. The Vera C. Rubin observatory in Chile began recording the sky for the first time in October of 2024, and just released those images to the public. The telescope takes video of the sky in detail that was previously unthinkable, thanks to…

Red River Zoo Offers ‘Critter Camp’ for Young, Curious Minds

The Critter age range is from 4 to 6.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Critter camp is a really adorable one, because it’s for four-to-six-year-olds, so it’s really their first dip into what it’s like to be at zoo camp,” explained Sally Mulvena, president and CEO of the Red River Zoo. “It’s especially designed to make sure the kids are really comfortable, because it’s the first time for many of…

Moorhead Juneteenth Celebration at Concordia

Event organizers say the day was all about celebrating Black culture and bringing the community closer together.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Today is Juneteenth, and a big crowd turned up at Concordia College to mark the holiday. The fourth annual Moorhead Juneteenth celebration took place on the bell tower lawn near Knutson Campus Center. It was a full day of programming, with a proclamation from Mayor Shelly Carlson, live music and stand-up comedy, and food and services…

Essentia Health offering walk-in sports physical blitzes in June and July

Essentia HealthFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is already looking ahead to the next sports season and wants to help prepare student athletes. They are planning several walk-in sports physical blitzes in June and July. Blitzes will be held at the Essentia Health-West Fargo Clinic, located at 1401 13th Ave. E., and the Essentia Health-52nd Ave. Clinic, located at 4110 51st Ave….