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NIL for a Cause: NDSU, UND Players Turn Name, Image and Likeness Into Fuel for Fighting Pediatric Cancer

FARGO/GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – In a college football era where Name Image and Likeness (NIL) deals often look like little more than pay-for-play, two local standouts are proving the platform can be much more. North Dakota State’s Donovan Woolen and the University of North Dakota’s Kaden Vig are using their NIL opportunities not just for profit, but for a mission…

Spuds’ Stars Come Home: Three Junior-Bound Players Return to Moorhead to Chase Back-to-Back Titles

MOORHEAD (KVRR) — A year ago, the Moorhead Spuds skated into history with the program’s first-ever boys hockey state championship. And as the nets were taken down and the celebrations faded, it looked like the roster that delivered that long-awaited title would scatter. Senior leaders Mason Kraft and Gopher commit Brooks Cullen had graduated. Rising stars Tyden Bergeson, Brandon Mickelson,…

NDSU football and Head Coach Tim Polasek agree to contract extension

FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota State football program and Head Coach Tim Polasek have agreed to a contract extension in principle according to a press release from the athletic department. There was speculation around Coach Polasek potentially leaving for an FBS position. “After several productive conversations with Coach Polasek, we have affirmed our commitment to both him and the…

North Dakota Earns FCS Playoff Bid After Tense Weekend, Turns Focus to Tennessee Tech

GRAND FORKS (KVRR)— Inside the Alerus Center on Saturday afternoon, emotions bounced between frustration and uncertainty for North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks had just dropped their regular-season finale to rival South Dakota State, and with a 7-5 record, they were left to wonder whether their name would be called on Selection Sunday. It was — and the mood changed instantly. “It’s…

Breckenridge Football: History made, but looking to make more

The Cowboys are in the Prep Bowl for the first time since 1995, but in search of first title since 1988.

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) -At 13-0, the Breckenridge Cowboys have already made history making it to Friday’s Class A Prep Bowl, but as the team says: There is still more history to make. “Well, it’s definitely an amazing feeling, but it’s also something you can’t get too caught up in,” said senior David Erlandson. “You still got a football game to…

Moorhead Set for Class 6A Prep Bowl vs. Edina

The Spuds are playing in their first Championship Game since 1987.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – This weekend, seven teams will be crowned champions in Minnesota high school football. In Class 6A, the Moorhead Spuds are looking to be the last team standing. Head Coach for the Moorhead Spuds Kevin Feeney is in his 16th season at the helm. He says the team is taking the same approach this week as they…

Berge’s game-sealing interception wins the Chris Heise Play of the Week

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – It is time to crown the newest edition of the Chris Heise Play of the Week. Sean Berge makes the incredible, game-sealing interception for the Hillcrest Lutheran in the Minnesota 9-Player state semifinals against Kittson County Central to send the Comets to the championship game. Congrats to Berge and the Comets for winning the Chris Heise Play…