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From Carrington to College Football Immortality: Kleinsasser Enshrined

JIM KLEINSASSER WAS INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025.

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…

Hawks Don’t “Defend” Titles — They Hunt Them

THE HORACE HAWKS ARE THE REIGNING NORTH DAKOTA DIVISION AA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — The Horace Hawks opened their season looking every bit like a team intent on chasing another championship. One year removed from capturing the program’s first state title, Horace rolled to a dominant 26-point win over the Moorhead Spuds on Friday night — a start that sophomore forward Jordan Christofferson says has the group buzzing. “It’s probably…

McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday that sent the Washington Commanders to their eighth straight loss. McCarthy went 16 for 23 for 163 yards in his seventh NFL start, after sitting out last…

North Dakota announces additions during early signing period

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….