Education

North Dakota releases first updated tribal textbook, with more on the way

Display copies of updated tribal textbooks detailing the history and culture of the five Native nations that share land with North Dakota. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) — The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has released the first of a series of updated textbooks on the five Native nations that share land with North Dakota. The…

Juvenile male taken into custody for threat against Dilworth Glyndon Felton Schools

(09/16/25 UPDATE)  After consulting with the County Attorney, no further information can be released regarding this incident. DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — A juvenile male was taken into custody Monday afternoon after a threat against Dilworth Glyndon Felton Schools over the weekend. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the juvenile was taken to West Central Regional Juvenile Center in Moorhead and…

Moorhead Area Public Schools receives $1.2M grant for electric school buses

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Area Public Schools (MAPS) is receiving three electric school buses which they say will be a cleaner and more efficient form of student transportation. The new buses are being funded using a $1.2 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. “Having the ability to expand our fleet with minimal cost to the district made this…

Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary wins $10,000 gym makeover award

ARGYLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary in Argyle, Minnesota is one of five lucky schools in the country to win a $10,000 gym makeover. It’s thanks to a collaboration between the American Heart Association and the National Football League Foundation. They want to encourage young people to learn Hands-Only CPR. Twenty-two students at Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary learned how to…

North Dakota tribal college presidents tighten budgets amid federal funding worries

Twyla Baker, president of Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, shares how her school is navigating funding uncertainty under President Donald Trump’s administration during a panel at the Tribal Leaders Summit on Sept. 3, 2025. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Presidents of North Dakota’s tribal colleges say they’re preparing for lean years under President Donald Trump’s…

UPDATE: Three non-students entered West Fargo High on Friday setting off a lockdown

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo School Superintendent Beth Slette reveals that three non-students entered West Fargo High School on Friday. It was originally reported that just one non-student had entered the campus, forcing it into a lockdown. Her message to parents and staff is below:  On Friday, West Fargo High School enacted lockdown protocol after three juveniles who…

High School Triangular First Outdoor Swim Meet in North Dakota History

Island Park hosted a club meet over the summer, but this contest was the first one for high school teams.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local high schools utilized Island Park Pool in what organizers believe was the first outdoor swim meet in the history of North Dakota. It was a triangular meet between Fargo North, Fargo South, and Grand Forks on the evening of August 29. The competition was set to begin at 5 P.M., but a rain delay pushed…

Pied Tamarins Settle into Life at Red River Zoo

The zoo is one of only seven in the United States to host the critically endangered species.

This is Peanut Butter.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Zoo recently brought in a critically endangered species – and guests are loving the addition. The zoo announced the acquisition of two pied tamarins, a monkey species from Brazil, on August 19. Noah and Peanut Butter are still technically in quarantine but are visible in the zoo’s Discovery Barn. The…

Comfort K-9 Program Creates Emotional Outlet for West Fargo Students

Easing anxieties is even more important in the wake of recent tragic events.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Imagine this. You’re trying to do silent reading in your elementary school classroom, but something’s bothering you. Maybe you slept poorly or just had an argument with your best friend. Then you look up – and you see Bella. “She loves to work. She loves to be here. She loves people,” said Bella’s handler, student…