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Concordia College Begins Spring Season With An Inaugural Women’s Flag Football League

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College is kicking the spring season off with an inaugural women’s flag football league. The league has been launched with the support of the Minnesota Vikings. The team is providing $140,000 in funding to get it started. Concordia is among six NCAA institutions included so far. Teams will compete in a series of jamborees in…

11th Annual High School Welding Contest

Over 20 high school welders turned out to compare their skills against one another and bring home prizes for their respective programs.

FARGO, N.D. – Sparks flew, and iron melded with iron. But the ones operating the welding torches might not be those you expect. Twenty-seven teenagers converged on the Lynnes Welding Training facility on 3rd Avenue North. Instructors say they’re always passionate about their craft, but putting it in competition form just gives it a little extra oomph. “When kids know…

Charges Brought Against White Earth Officials

The Chairman faces six charges, while the Secretary-Treasurer faces three.

WHITE EARTH RESERVATION, MN – Charges are being brought against two elected officials on the White Earth Reservation. According to documentation, 6 charges are being sought against the Chairman, Michael Fairbanks, and 3 charges are being sought against the Secretary-Treasurer, Mike LaRoque. The charges allege – among other things – that Fairbanks took advantage of staff for personal gain by…

Cory Steiner Feels Honored To Receive The Position of Fargo Public Schools Superintendent

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After the school board used a new points-based voting method, Steiner was unanimously chosen by all nine board members. “I am overwhelmed especially from the many messages I’ve got of gratitude and thanks. And I’m honored to be considered for such an important position and such a wonderful community and a wonderful school district. It’s bittersweet…

LIVE: A Seven-Planet Sight to See

FARGO — There’s just something magical about the number seven. Lucky number seven, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, the seven seas, the seven wonders of the world. And tonight, you can see a really special group of sevens take their places in the night sky. It’s a rare glimpse of all of the seven other planets of our solar…

Project Leaders Discuss Future of West 94 Area with West Fargo Residents

The previously uninhabitable area could see major changes after the completion of the diversion project.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  — West Fargo is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Dakota, having added an estimated 15,000 people since 20-10. But while its expansion may seem boundless . . . experts say it’s been running out of space as of late. “There’s only so much land, actually, to grow in West Fargo,” explained Dan Farnsworth, a…

National Weather Service Predicts Little To No Flooding This Spring

FARGO, N.D.  (KVRR) — National Weather Service of Grand Forks says probabilities for flooding in the Red River and Devils Lake basins have decreased slightly. The last flood outlook was issued just two weeks ago. In that time, the area has seen continued below normal precipitation. They expect near average spring flood threats at this time. This comes as the…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Harper

FARGO — Talk about an angel of a dog. Harper the Australian cattle dog/blue heeler is resting her wings at a metro-area boarding facility, courtesy of the folks at Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue in Bottineau, N.D. They specialize in being one of the rare rescues that takes in reptiles, birds, pocket pets and other exotics, but their mission…