ATLANTA, Ga. (KVRR) — After rewriting the record books at Minnesota State Moorhead, Jack Strand is getting his shot at the next level. The former Dragons quarterback is signing with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing months of anticipation and preparation to a moment he’s envisioned for years. “Once that call came…
PITTSBURGH, PA (KVRR) – Cole Payton adds his name to the list of quarterbacks drafted from North Dakota State University. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Payton with the 178th pick in the 5th round Saturday. “Yeah, I mean, it was tough. It wasn’t easy for sure,” Payton said. “Being the competitor I am, I just love football. And so it was…
PITTSBURGH, PA (KVRR) – Bryce Lance heard his name called on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft Saturday. The New Orleans Saints selected Lance with the 136th pick in the 4th round, marking a milestone moment in one of the most accomplished careers in North Dakota State history. “This means everything, man,” Lance said. “I’m ready to give this…
FARGO (KVRR) – Gavin Lindberg is coming home—and he’s not coming alone. The former Moorhead Spud is transferring to North Dakota after two seasons at Colorado College, where he tallied 31 points on 11 goals and 20 assists. The move became official early Thursday morning, first reported by Tyler Young. But beyond the numbers and the roster impact, this transfer carries something…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (COBBERS ATHLETICS)—Concordia College and Moorhead High School longtime athletic play-by-play announcer Larry Knutson announced that he is retiring from broadcasting Cobber and Spud games. “It’s been my big honor to call as many games as I have and been involved with as many student-athletes, family members, coaches and administrators as I have – it’s time for me to…
LAS VEGAS (KVRR) – North Dakota’s most successful hockey season in nearly a decade came to a heartbreaking end Thursday night, falling just short of a national title appearance with a 2–1 loss to Wisconsin in the Frozen Four semifinals. It marked the program’s deepest run since 2016 — a season that ended with a national championship. This time, however,…
LAS VEGAS (KVRR) – North Dakota hockey enters the Frozen Four with an impressive 29-9-1 record, now just one win away from a 30-win season—a milestone the program hasn’t reached since 2016. That year also marked the last time North Dakota captured a national championship, a moment senior forward Ben Strinden remembers well. “Yeah, I went with my family, my…
LAS VEGAS (KVRR) – The bright lights of T-Mobile Arena are set to host one of college hockey’s biggest stages, as the Frozen Four comes to Las Vegas. On Wednesday, North Dakota hockey hit the ice for practice, preparing for a highly anticipated semifinal matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers on Thursday. For the players, the moment is years in the making….
Photo by: Ceci De Young MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/GOPHER ATHLETICS)- University of Minnesota head men’s hockey coach Brett Larson announced a majority of his coaching staff updates Tuesday for a group that will lead the program heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Larson, hired March 24 to take over the program, announced Matt Cullen as the Director of Player Development. Cullen is an alum of Moorhead…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – The countdown is on for North Dakota hockey. In less than a week, North Dakota will take the ice against Wisconsin in Las Vegas, with a trip to the national championship on the line. North Dakota enters the NCAA Frozen Four riding a wave of momentum after a dominant performance in the Sioux Falls Regional. NoDak outscored…
