Education

MSUM Announces Full Ride Tuition For Moorhead High School Students

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State University Moorhead has announced a partnership with Moorhead Area Public Schools. Moorhead Scholars program hopes to keep high-performing Moorhead students in the community by offering to cover any remaining tuition costs at MSUM after all available gift aid has been applied. Starting with the class of 2025, Moorhead students must meet the following criteria…

State superintendent says school choice should supplement, not replace education funding

Clockwise from bottom left, Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, and Shane Goettle participate in a work group during a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Sept. 26, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) The state should not fund school choice programs at the expense…

LIVE: The Things That Go Bump in the Night

FARGO — They say it’s one of the biggest trick or treating opportunities in the region. But the real treat at “Boo at the Zoo” at Fargo’s Red River Zoo is probably meeting some of the most misunderstood wild creatures of the region. Creatures like Soupy the opossum, who shared the anchor desk on the Morning Show Wednesday. Opossums might…

LIVE: Don’t Be Scared to Get Creative

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — If you’re not a skilled artist, it can be a little scary to think about creating a Halloween painting of your own. But there’s a new workshop underway that helps even a novice painter bring their creativity into full fall color. Emma Tomb (yes, that’s her real name) is teaching a “Spooky Painting workshop at the…

Students From Across The State Take Part in Fly-ND Career Expo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 5th annual Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo took place early this afternoon at the Fargo Air Museum. Over 200 students from across the state registered to be a part of this event to explore opportunities in aviation. With North Dakota considered the hub for aviation, training opportunities are in high demand. From UAV and helicopter pilots…

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…