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Former Fargo Force’s Chad Demers passes away

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Force announced that former player and coach, Chad Demers, passed away. Demers was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018. Demers played for the Force, the Air Force Academy and served in the USAF. On the Tollefson Funeral Home website, this was written about him: “Chad’s dedication to hockey extended beyond playing, as he became an…

Des Lacs-Burlington golfer takes first, Oak Grove 3-peats as team champions at Class B Girls Golf State tournament

FARGO (KVRR) – Laila Christianson of Des Lacs-Burlington completed something no one else at her school has ever done, and that is to win the Class B Girls Golf State Championship. Christianson had to fend off rallies by Oak Grove golfers, but she claimed her crown with a five-stroke lead over the pack. Josie Brantner and Ellie Zuger round out…

Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for life after KAT; expanded role for Naz Reid

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – The Minnesota Timberwolves held their media day in Minneapolis on Monday as the team prepares for life after the reported Karl-Anthony Towns trade and an expanded role for the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Naz Reid. After reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2004 last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are ready…

Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83

NEW YORK (AP/KVRR) – Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83. Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday. Wheatley said…

Oak Grove has 4 of Top 5 golfers after Day 1 of ND Class B State Girls’ Golf Tournament

FARGO (KVRR) – At the Fargo Country Club, numerous golfers are tackling the windy conditions for the North Dakota Class B State Girls’ Golf Tournament. After Day 1, Oak Grove has four of the Top-5 golfers on the day with freshman Ellie Zuger currently in second place overall shooting an eight over. Here is the leaderboard after Day 1: Laila…

NDSU Soccer grabs 1-0 win over Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO (KVRR) – NDSU Bison soccer picked up a close 1-0 win over the Kansas City Roos. Hannah Arnold scored in the second half to give the Bison their first win this season in the Summit League. The Bison defense held the Roos to only one shot on goal. NDSU (1-0-1) now head to Grand Forks to take…

Vikings survive late rally by Packers; improve to 4-0

GREEN BAY, WI (KVRR) – The Minnesota Vikings survived a late rally by the Green Bay Packers to win 31-29. The Vikings improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2016. Sam Darnold and the Vikings were up 28-0 on the Packers thanks in large part to their veteran quarterback. Darnold went 20-28 for 275 yards passing with three touchdowns….