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Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after mixed results over four seasons and giving him a contract extension last year. The Vikings appointed executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski as the interim replacement through the NFL draft. The search for a new general manager will take place after that. Vikings owners Zygi…

Barika Kpeenu Sets Sights on NFL After Standout Career at NDSU

From West Fargo to the next level, the Bison running back chases his NFL dream.

FARGO (KVRR) – Barika Kpeenu’s football journey began at West Fargo Sheyenne High School, where he was a three-year starter. In his senior season, Kpeenu was named EDC Senior Athlete of the Year after rushing for more than 1,000 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns. The standout running back chose to stay home and play for North Dakota State, a decision…

Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week!

FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! We have four plays to choose from. You can vote on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). NOMINEES: PLAY 1: West Fargo United Girls’ Hockey | Emma Hassler opens the game with a lucky goal PLAY 2: Hillsboro-Central Valley Girls’ Basketball | Rayna Betner beats the…

Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week!

FOUR PLAYS TO CHOOSE FROM!

FARGO (KVRR) – It is time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! We have four plays to choose from. You can vote on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). NOMINEES: PLAY 1: Moorhead BBB | Jett Feeney beats the HT buzzer on a dime from Romeo Kromah PLAY 2: Kindred BBB | Brooks Bakko SLAM and then defensive…

Streaks, Stars and Rivalry Renewed as NDSU Faces SDSU

Win streaks collide as North Dakota State looks to snap South Dakota State’s long run of dominance

FARGO (KVRR) -“This is one of those games. This is why you compete,” Collins said. “This is why players do the things they do to put themselves in position to get to play in these high leverage games, and it should be a lot of fun.” The Bison and Jackrabbits enter Saturday’s matchup riding impressive win streaks. North Dakota State…

Top-10 Clash Headlines Pivotal UND-Denver Series

THIS WEEKEND: #9 DENVER AT #5 NORTH DAKOTA.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -The biggest series of the season so far has arrived in Grand Forks. North Dakota and Denver, the top two teams in the NCHC standings, meet this weekend in a top-10 matchup with conference positioning at stake. The Fighting Hawks and Pioneers renew a rivalry that never lacks intensity, but this series carries added weight with…

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison faces misdemeanor trespassing charge after arrest in Florida

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records, Addison was detained in Tampa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at 3:46 a.m. Monday. He was released on $500 cash bond in the afternoon. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin…

#4 UND Takes 8-Game Win Streak to Colorado College

UND IS 12-1 SINCE THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER AND ARE CURRENTLY RANKED NUMBER 4 IN THE MOST RECENT USCHO.COM POLL

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -For the first time in weeks, North Dakota hockey is back together (fully) and back to business. With several key players competing at the World Junior Championship and the Spengler Cup, the Fighting Hawks’ lineup had been scattered across the globe. Now reunited, UND returns to the ice this weekend ready to build on what has…