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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) —…

Woman trapped in vehicle after crash in Grand Forks that impacted traffic for well over an hour

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman gets trapped in her vehicle after a crash at the intersection of South Washington Street and Demers Avenue. Police were called to the scene Sunday just before 4 p.m. after multiple 911 calls. A 69-year-old man’s vehicle hit the 78-year-old woman’s vehicle causing it to roll over, trapping her. She was cut out…

Prepared meal listeria outbreak includes one illness in Minnesota

ATLANTA (KVRR/AP) — Four people have died and at least twenty have reported becoming sick, including one person in Minnesota, in a listeria outbreak tied to prepared meals sold nationwide at Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Walmart. FreshRealm held beef meatball marinara linguine meals after they tested positive for the outbreak strain were just added. Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken…

Cheney Middle School principal says students are following the cellphone rule

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “They put it away without argument for the most part. Not that we haven’t had the occasional students who wanted to argue it. Most of the time, it’s because there’s something going on at home or they want to be able to communicate with a parent which is understandable,” said Amber Rudolph, Principal at Cheney…

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…

GiGi’s Playhouse celebrates ten years with family fun event

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — GiGi’s Playhouse celebrated its ten-year anniversary on Sunday with a high-energy, family-fun event. Families a part of GiGi’s Playhouse teamed up to walk or run through the annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge. From both a 5k Fun Run to the 1-Mile Inspirational Walk. Festivities also included bounce houses, vendors, face painting, and more. While the event celebrated…

Deli lovers celebrate for ‘Little Bodega’ in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of local food truck, Detroit Deli, had their first taste of the up-and-coming Little Bodega in Downtown Fargo. On Saturday, the Little Bodega celebrated its move from a food truck to a storefront. Like any typical bodega, it will have fresh produce, deli, cheese, and other small grocery items. The store owner, originally from the…

Fifth annual Moorhead Sausage Festival brings a taste of German delights

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead kicks off the fall season with their annual Sausage Festival. For the fifth year, the festival has brought a variety of vendors, contests, music, and more. Bringing the metro area a taste of German delicacies, from craft beer to wines. The people at the festival say it is the WURST (best) event of the year….