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, 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…
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,…
MINNEAPOLIS — It’s the premiere of a new play at one of the nation’s top children’s theatre companies. And now, the Children’s Theatre Company is drawing on local talent for their upcoming production. The original play, “Drawing Lessons,” opens October 8th in Minneapolis. It’s about a Korean-American adolescent who uses her graphic novel skills to find a path through the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local health officials warn there’s been a spike in pertussis cases, also known as Whooping Cough. Fargo Cass Public Health says at least 15 cases have been reported since the start of the school year. Since January, there have been 41 reported cases in Cass County. Dr. Tracie Newman says now is more important than ever…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two 13-year-olds have been arrested for a social media threat made towards Ben Franklin Middle School in Fargo. It was reported to police Thursday night. The teens were arrested for terrorizing Friday night. One of the teens had a BB gun concealed when they were arrested. They were also arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. It…
FARGO — It’s time to feed your needs. And when you do it, you can also help to feed the needs of families who are struggling to feed themselves. ‘S United Way of Cass-Clay is celebrating 17 years of “Gobble it Up.” Seven dollars gets you a turkey sandwich, chips, a drink and a frozen treat. Even more appetizing —…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who set off security concerns at Westside Elementary in West Fargo on Tuesday morning has been arrested for terrorizing. Police say 48-year-old James Arneson of West Fargo was on a bicycle when he made threats to school staff members around 8 a.m. Tuesday. As a precaution, Westside was placed under secure school protocol….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s not often a local university is handed a gift worth $20 million but that is the case at Concordia College in Moorhead. An anonymous donor has gifted the money to the Offutt School of Business. It’s the largest gift ever given to the department and one of the largest ever made to the college. School…
