Levi BachmeierFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Department of Education is still standing, but North Dakota’s State Superintendent believes the future may not be so dire. Levi Bachmeier says he believes the department will not be dismantled, as he believes the government will not allow it to happen. On Tuesday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon was questioned about her department’s decision…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s a Spud speech dynasty in Moorhead. Last Friday, the high school speech team secured its 10th consecutive MSHSL Class AA State Championship at Park Center High School. The Spuds delivered a powerhouse result team score of 70 points, finishing nearly 30 points ahead of runners-up Lakeville North and Apple Valley. Those schools tied for second…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Earth Day is meant to raise awareness for environmental concerns and celebrate our one and only planet – and there are perhaps no organizations more invested in that cause than zoos. The AZA, or the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, puts on “Party for the Planet” every year. It’s the largest combined Earth Day celebration in…
Seventh Graders at Heritage Middle School learn the basics of CPR at Save-A-Life Boot Camp. 4/24/26HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Students at Heritage Middle School in Horace had the chance today to learn some skills that could help them save someone’s life. The students were taught how to recognize symptoms of strokes and heart attacks by medical professionals with Essentia Health….
FARGO — Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce is looking to give people the opportunity to get training in high-paying, tech-related jobs. “Good Jobs Challenge” is funded by a nearly 10 million dollar grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. It’s for training in fields including advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity/information technology, and precision agriculture. Students could qualify for up to…
Allen Burgad, interim president of Valley City State University. (Photo courtesy of the North Dakota University System)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The search for the next president of Valley City State University has been suspended, the North Dakota University System announced this week. A search committee appointed by the State Board of Higher Education decided to pause its work…
MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Concordia College Moorhead is celebrating the achievements of its student scholars. The URSCA Symposium is an all-day, campus-wide event featuring original student research and creative projects across all majors. The students get the chance to show off the work they’ve accomplished in science, data technology, as well as art, music and global studies. Classes and practices are…
The Oceanarium at Minnesota State Moorhead is holding a naming contest for their three new bamboo sharks. 4/15/26.MOORHEAD, Minn. — Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo…. Don’t be surprised if that’s what you hear from the Moorhead side of the Red River. That’s thanks to Minnesota State Moorhead’s newest acquisitions. They’re welcoming three baby bamboo sharks to the…
NDSU Possibility Showcase. 4/14/26.FARGO (KVRR) — NDSU gave students the chance to show off their entrepreneurial skills with an event called the Possibility Showcase. The event gives young professionals a chance to present student-founded startup ventures to the public. The students are divided into eleven teams, five of which will get to pitch their venture live. The Possibility Showcase has…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recent changes to the county’s pay scale and cost-of-living have raised concerns among Central Cass, Kindred, Maple Valley, Mapleton, and Northern Cass school districts. school districts. To address those concerns, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner motioned for a contract that the county outlined to reduce the financial burden. “We were trying to find a solution to…
