Education

The Bell in the Lake, the Norwegian Diaspora in the U.S.

MOORHEAD — It’s the 200th anniversary of the first organized Norwegian immigration to the United States. And just in time, the region’s libraries are bringing us a celebrated Norwegian author to talk about his first novel set among the Norwegian diaspora here in our part of the U.S. Lars Mytting is the author of “The Bell in the Lake.” It’s…

Policy change allows UND, NDSU to offer dual-credit classes for high schoolers

Decision aims to give students more choices, but could bring financial hit to smaller colleges

University of North Dakota President Andy Armacost, left, speaks with State Board of Higher Education Chair Kevin Black on Sept. 23, 2025, in Minot North Dakota. The board approved a policy change allowing UND and North Dakota State University to offer dual-credit courses to high school students. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor / KVRR) —…

Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg teacher named North Dakota Teacher of the Year for 2026

Frannie Tunseth, right, a reading and math teacher at Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Public School, receives a personalized license plate from Gov. Kelly Armstrong after winning the 2026 North Dakota Teacher of the Year award during a ceremony at the Capitol on Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s 2026 Teacher of the Year…

UPDATE: Crookston Police say online threat made against city, not high school by 17-year-sld suspect

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR: UPDATE 8:15PM) — Crookston Police are providing more details about a threat investigation at Crookston High School that resulted in an increased law enforcement presence at the school on Tuesday. They say someone got a threat on social media on Monday and didn’t report it until Tuesday. During their investigation, police identified the suspect as a 17-year-old…

Bird Strike Season Starting

FARGO — Wildlife researchers are sounding the alarm on a phenomenon that’s killing birds on NDSU’s campus, and it could be happening where you live and work, too. It’s bird strike, and it’s killed at least 60 birds on campus so far this season. The  fall migration is just beginning, and that means many migratory species of birds are on…

Board appoints former lieutenant governor to lead North Dakota University System

Interim Chancellor Brent Sanford presents to the State Board of Higher Education during a meeting at Minot State University on Sept. 23, 2025. Board members voted to appoint Sanford to the position permanently, changing the title to commissioner. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)MINOT, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education voted Tuesday to make…

Social media school threat found not credible in Grafton, ND

GRAFTON,N.D. (KVRR) — Grafton School District and local law enforcement have found that a threat circulating on social media was not credible. In his own social media post, Superintendent Darren Albrecht wrote that false information was being projected online. Law enforcement and school officials agree that there is no threat to students or staff based on their investigation. Albrecht says…

UND hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $163 million facility

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of North Dakota celebrated with faculty and alumni in the groundbreaking ceremony of a new facility, the STEM Complex. “It marks that shared commitment, a shared commitment. To the future of UND, the future of North Dakota, and to the future of STEM education. It’s truly a powerful reminder of what we can…

Fall Career Expo Returns to NDSU

The annual event is a chance for students to get face time with prospective employers from all around the region.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Students at NDSU got their annual look at professional life after college on August 17. The university’s 2025 Fall Career Expo took place at the Fargodome from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. More than 200 employers had booths set up on the stadium floor. Students were able to connect with company representatives and hand out their…

Real Beauty: Child Literacy, Girls’ Wellness Platforms for Local Miss America Hopefuls

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two young women from Moorhead are headed off on a journey to the Miss America pageant for 2026. But it’s their platforms that are especially beautiful. They are Miss Moorhead Natalie Berg, and Miss Moorhead Teen Jillian Bain. Bain works with the local nonprofit Bio Girls that gets young girls physically active to support their confidence and…