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NDSU officially announces their move to join the Mountain West Conference for football

FARGO (NDSU ATHLETICS/KVRR) – North Dakota State University announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as an affiliate member for football, competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision level beginning this fall. The move follows years of evaluation and planning and reflects NDSU’s long-term strategy as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Joining the…

Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week!

FARGO (KVRR) – Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week! You can vote on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). NOMINEES: Play 1: Carter Evanson slams home the poster dunk | West Fargo Horace Boys’ Basketball Play 2: Evie Sevald throws unreal pass to Adria Roller | West Fargo Sheyenne Girls’ Basketball Play 3: Reese Remz steals…

Scamurra scores 2, and U.S. opens women’s Olympic hockey tournament with 5-1 win over Czechia

MILAN (AP) – Hayley Scamurra scored twice, and the United States opened the Milan Cortina Games women’s hockey tournament with a 5-1 win over Czechia on Thursday. Alex Carpenter had a goal and assist, while captain Hilary Knight and Joy Dunne also scored for the Americans, who improved to 8-0 over the Czechs in international play. Aerin Frankel, making her Olympic debut…

North Dakota State Announces 2026 Football Recruiting Class

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS)– The North Dakota State University football program has added 29 high school student-athletes and nine transfers for the 2026 season. The Bison added 21 high school players during the early signing period in December and eight more on Wednesday, Feb. 4, the first day of the regular signing period for Division I football. All nine transfers…

From Heartbreak to Impact: Claire Stern’s New Life Mission and Role with NDSU Women’s Basketball

After a life-altering diagnosis, the NDSU sophomore is redefining impact beyond the court.

FARGO (KVRR) – Claire Stern has always believed there was a purpose behind every challenge. When she learned that most people with her condition don’t survive infancy, that belief only grew stronger. “It was really crazy to hear what was all going on that night, and that normally they lose these people as babies,” said Stern. “I’m very grateful for…

Time to vote for the Chris Heise Play of the Week!

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: Fargo North/South Girls’ Hockey | Jada Purdy with the nasty, back-handed goal PLAY 2: Central Cass Girls’ Basketball | Kenley Haug buzzer-beater PLAY 3: Concordia Women’s…

Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after mixed results over four seasons and giving him a contract extension last year. The Vikings appointed executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski as the interim replacement through the NFL draft. The search for a new general manager will take place after that. Vikings owners Zygi…

Barika Kpeenu Sets Sights on NFL After Standout Career at NDSU

From West Fargo to the next level, the Bison running back chases his NFL dream.

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…