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Hjemkomst Center Hosts Hardanger Fiddle Concert

This specific kind of fiddle is always hand-made, and hails from Norway.

January 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Fiddle performers entrance the crowd at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The sounds of fiddles filled the Hjemkomst Center on Saturday, as the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County hosted a Hardanger Fiddle concert. Hardanger fiddles are a special kind of instrument – each is handcrafted in traditional Norweigan fashion. In the Fargo-Moorhead area, there’s about…

LIVE: A Lucky Start for Lunar New Year

December 30, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Sometimes, after all the parties and presents of the winter holidays, from New Year’s Day onward, the rest of January can seem a little bit of a letdown. But this year, a group of volunteers in the metro is helping to keep the party going. Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and you’re invited to join….

Weather-Related Announcements for Thursday, December 19

December 18, 2024

TJ Nelson,

M State – Fergus Falls: Opening at 10 am Maple Valley School District – Delayed; Opening at 10:30 AM Minnesota State Community and Technical College Moorhead: Opening at 10 am Pelican Rapids Schools: Canceled due to inclement weather. Perham Schools : E-Learning Day Wadena Deer Creek Schools: Two Hours Late Underwood, MN – Delayed; Opening at 10:30 AM Categories:…

Native American Education Program Winter Gathering Brings Community Together

Organizers say it's one of the largest such events in the F-M area and is a great opportunity to strengthen bonds.

December 18, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Native American Education Winter Gathering took place at Discovery Middle School from 6-8 P.M. on Dec. 18th. There was food, a photo booth by Dreamcatcher Photography, face painting, a rotation of other activity stations, games, and music by DJ Birdman. Santa Claus even dropped by to hand out candy bags and take some photos with…

School Bond Vote Planned For February for West Fargo Public School District

December 17, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Public School District voters are being asked to approve around $163 million in building bonds. A special election will take place on February 17 at a number of schools, since classes will be out that day. Voters will be faced with deciding three questions on the ballot and each requires 60% approval to…

Higher education board wades into details of tenure policy

December 11, 2024

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State Board of Higher Education members Kevin Black, left, and Casey Ryan. (Photos provided by North Dakota University SystemFARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/ KVRR) — The North Dakota Board of Higher Education is going through a painstaking process of updating its tenure policies, covering such details as the frequency of faculty reviews. “We have to look at modernizing our employment…

UND To Offer Enhanced Air Traffic Control Program To Help Fill Jobs Nationwide

December 9, 2024

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA is taking steps to alleviate the lack of air traffic controllers and UND is a part of the solution. Aviation students will be able to participate in an enhanced air traffic control program in the spring semester. The FAA and UND signed a memorandum of understanding to officially establish the program which will…

Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo at Fargodome helps students prep for future

December 3, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Students in the region headed to Fargodome to get hands-on with some of their career opportunities. The Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo featured exhibitors ranging from drone pilots to nurses, and truck drivers to electricians. The expo also featured several different universities and trade schools to present the different pathways that students can take…

Fargo Public Schools Asks for Community Input

The five-minute survey closes on December 5.

November 27, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Officials with Fargo Public Schools are looking for community feedback regarding a potential massive bond referendum. The cost of the proposed bond would be $350 million to pay for improvements outlined in a long-range facilities plan. That plan was developed over the course of the 2023-24 school year and was approved by the school board back…

International Potluck Celebrates Global Flavor

The event was part of Concordia College's programming for International Education Week.

November 21, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The tables lining the Centrum inside the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia College almost sagged with the weight of global fare as students and faculty alike streamed in to get a taste of the world. The International Potluck Food Festival took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 21st. Alongside the food and camaraderie was…