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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KVRR) – North Dakota football royalty gained another crown jewel Tuesday night as former UND tight end Jim Kleinsasser was officially inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. For Kleinsasser, who starred for the Fighting Sioux from 1995–98 before a 13-year NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, the moment was surreal. “Kind…
NORMAL, IL (KVRR) – It didn’t take long for former Fargo Davies standout Mason Klabo to make his mark in Normal, Illinois. Ten games into his freshman season, Klabo was thrust into the starting lineup for Illinois State after an injury to the Redbirds’ usual guard — and he delivered. “Starting at a Division I college basketball team is something…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – It was quite the November for North Dakota hockey — both in team success and individual performances. A 6–1 record, two monthly conference awards, and a surge to No. 5 in the latest USCHO poll have the Fighting Hawks entering December among the hottest teams in college hockey. A major contributor to UND’s breakout month…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS) – North Dakota head football coach Eric Schmidt announced 26 prospective student-athletes have signed with the Fighting Hawks on Wednesday morning. “I am really excited to add these young men to our family,” said Coach Schmidt. “I feel like we addressed a lot of needs with talented guys who are wired the right way and love football….
FARGO (KVRR) – We are into the midst of the FCS playoffs, which means all-conference teams are coming out. For the Missouri Valley Football Conference, both North Dakota State and North Dakota had players earn top spots for the league. NDSU’s Tim Polasek was named the MVFC Coach of the Year after leading to a perfect regular season and the…
