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Green Bay Packers Pick NDSU’s Christian Watson With No. 34 Pick

LAS VEGAS, Nevada —  The Green Bay Packers used the 34th pick in the Draft from the Minnesota Vikings to select North Dakota State Receiver Christian Watson. Watson joins four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and the NFC North Champions. The FCS All-American becomes the first NDSU receiver to be drafted since 1985.   Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports…

Kirchoffner Resigns as Sheyenne’s Boys Basketball Coach

Ends 10-year coaching career at the school

WEST FARGO, N.D — Sheyenne boys basketball head coach Tom Kirchoffner is stepping down from the position. Coach is starting a new job outside of teaching. It ends an impressive run starting the program from scratch 10 years ago. Kirchoffner delivered the program its first EDC title and made it to the semifinals of the state tournament three of the…

MSUM Removes Interim A.D. Tag From Markuson

Takes over position full-time after serving in the interim for over a year

MOORHEAD, Minn — Minnesota State-Moorhead has a new athletic director.. Serving as the interim for over a year, Chad Markuson’s title has turned permanent starting May 2nd. Markuson was among three finalists from a national search. He joined the staff in 2011 as deputy athletic director then associate A.D. before taking over the department as a whole. Outside of his…

Scott Langer No Longer Coach of Fargo Force

Spent one season with the USHL franchise

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Scott Langer has told KVRR Sports he is no longer the head coach of the Fargo Force. In one year as the bench boss, Langer led the franchise to the Clark Cup Playoffs before falling to the Omaha Lancers in the first round. The Force clinched the five seed after finishing the regular season 28-28-4.  …

Local Talent Playing Key Part in NDSU Baseball’s Success This Season

Calen Schwabe and Tristen Roehrich helping Bison to first place in Summit League

FARGO, N.D — With over 22 thousand miles of bus trips, 48 thousand total including air travel, hearing news of another cancelation or series being moved away from home is nothing new for North Dakota State baseball. In fact, its something they’re use to by now. Going on games 37-38-39 on the road this weekend, the Bison have made the…

Former NDSU Tight End Ellefson Gears Up For Year Three in NFL

Hawley native entering second year with Minnesota Vikings

FARGO, N.D. — Former North Dakota State tight end, Ben Ellefson enters his third year in the NFL and second with the Minnesota Vikings. It was quite the journey getting back to playing for the childhood team. In year one, Ellefson went undrafted then was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars shortly after. The Hawley native played 133 snaps over seven…

Sheyenne Alum Bartley Continuing Success at Collegiate Level With Minnesota-Crookston

Had best finish in 9 years for Crookston at NSIC Championships

CROOKSTON, Minn — As just a freshman Minnesota-Crookston’s Layton Bartley set the bar high finishing in the top 10 of the NSIC Tournament posting a 9 over par score, the best by any golden eagle golfer in 9 years by carding three consecutive rounds in the 70’s. “Earlier in the season, I was really nervous coming in and looking at…

NDSU Wraps Up Spring Practice

Bison Host Ring Ceremony and Open Practice

https://cdn.field59.com/KVRR/1650767704-cee4070eed23351529640ac648bc3494d69fbe58_fl9-720p.mp4 FARGO — Fans got to witness the bison’s ring ceremony before the offense and defense practiced against each other in pads and uniform. Cam miller, Quincy Patterson, Cole Payton, and Peter Anderson all took snaps at quarterback. Even though his days on the roster are over.. NFL draft prospect and bison legend Christian Watson was in attendance as well….

Moorhead Lacrosse Heads into Year Three With High Expectations

Spuds coming off state tournament berth on 2021

MOORHEAD, Minn — After a winning record in year one and a run to the state championship in year two, Moorhead boys lacrosse gets ready for their home opener back in front of spud nation Friday night. Having found early success for the program, year three has bigger expectations despite losing leading goal scorer Kenny Bohney to graduation. Key returners…