Education

Middle School Student Arrested for Threats Towards Cheney Middle School

WEST FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) A female student at Cheney Middle School has been arrested for making two threats towards the school. Principal Amber Rudolph said in a statement to parents that the student confessed to making a threat on social media Friday and again on Sunday. The student was then arrested for terrorizing. Rudoph says the student did not have the…

LIVE: Devilish Delight on the Concordia Stage

MOORHEAD — What would you do if you had a date with the devil? Especially if he makes you an offer you can’t refuse? A deal with the devil — who wants one, who gets one, and the surprising reasons of those that stand firm against temptation — is the theme of Concordia College’s staging of “Witch.” It’s set in…

Concordia College To Continue Offering Free Tuition Program For Those Who Qualify

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After reporting a big boost in new student enrollment this fall, Concordia College has announced it is extending its Concordia Promise program. It covers full tuition for new students from any state who report an adjusted gross income of under $90,000 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. It is renewable for up to…

Trial For Former West Fargo Elementary Principal David George Moved to Next Year

David George (Sherburne County Jail)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A federal trial for former West Fargo Independence Elementary Principal David George is being moved to February. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued his ruling earlier this month after the defense asked for more time to review discovery and prepare for trial. The trial was set to begin October 8. It will…

Minnesota State Chancellor Touring The State To Prepare For Budget Request

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson stops by MSUM to talk about the 2026-2027 funding request and how that would affect colleges and universities. “Since then, since 2014, the state’s investments in higher education has started to move as well as modest tuition increases and frozen tuition during much of the last decade has started to move…

UND Reports Highest Fall Enrollment Since 2013

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — UND is defying national trends and is seeing an increase in fall enrollment. The university has 15,019 students, around 850 more than last fall. It is the third highest total in the university’s history and marks the first time since 2013 that enrollment has surpassed 15,000 students. It’s worth noting that the number of new…

Fall College & University Enrollment: Highest in 40 Years at NDSCS, Record Enrollment at VCSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Area colleges are seeing enrollment increases this fall with North Dakota State College of Science reporting its highest enrollment in over 40 years. The college has 3,367 students, a 7 .2% increase from last year. Its enrollment record was set in 1981 with 3,422 students. Valley City State University announcing it has set an enrollment record….

West Fargo High School Recognized For Inclusive Sports And Activities

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo High School is receiving national recognition for providing inclusive sports and activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities. The school is part of Special Olympics Unified Champion School programming and met ten national standards of excellence in inclusion, advocacy and respect, Special Olympics North Dakota president and CEO, Nancy Hanson, says West…

LIVE: Heritage of India Day

MOORHEAD — If you’re looking for food, fun and fashion, plus a little taste of culture, you’re in luck this weekend in the metro. The Indo-American Association of the Great Plains is teaming up with NDSU Association of Students from India for a major celebration of Indian heritage Saturday at the Hjemkomst Center. It will feature Indian traditional clothing styles,…