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Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club's still-uncertain plans at quarterback.

FILE – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Cousins and the Vikings have entered another crossroad offseason revolving around the club’s still-undrawn roadmap at quarterback. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered…

West Fargo United’s Dye Wins Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

Sydney Dye's Offensive Skills Take HS POTW

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Winter Classic brought plenty of highlights. Arguably the best of all was Sydney Dye’s dangling display for West Fargo United against Grand Forks. After a close vote, Dye is this week’s winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week. To vote for KVRR Sports’ High School Play of the Week…

RECAP: No.4 NoDak Sweeps Alaska Behind Freshman Goaltender

HAWKS WIN 6-4, 6-2 EN ROUTE TO WEEKEND SWEEP.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)– The Hawks offense exploded both nights for 6 goals. With starting goaltender Ludvig Perrson out this weekend with an illness, the hot offense gave freshman goaltender Hobie Hedquist a cushion and two wins to open his career. It was senior forward Reise Gaber leading the charge offensivly for the hawks with six total points on the…

Playoff-bound Lions lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury in 30-20 win over Vikings

VIKINGS MISS PLAYOFFS AND FINISH THE SEASON 7-10.

DETROIT (AP) — Sam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury, an ominous development for the NFC North champion Detroit Lions as they closed out the regular season with a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Detroit (12-5) matched a franchise record for wins and will host a playoff game…

New-look top line explodes in 6-2 victory for No. 4 NoDak over Alaska

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– For the second straight night, No. 4 North Dakota potted six goals to notch a weekend sweep over Alaska with a 6-2 victory on Saturday night from a sold-out Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D.     UND’s (14-5-1) new-look top line of Riese Gaber, Hunter Johannes and Cameron Berg were dominant all night…

Friday Night Highlights From KVRR Sports Extra

FARGO, N.D. — Friday night brought upsets, dominant wins, and the usual fun. In the USHL, the Fargo Force won their seventh straight games with their 9-0 win over the Des Moines Buccaneers. In high school hockey, the Grand Forks Red River Roughriders won over the Fargo South-Shanley Deacons 7-1 in a 2023 Boys State Hockey Championship rematch. The Fargo…

Battle on the Ice: Fargo North/South and West Fargo United Clash for the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

SPRUINS AND UNITED DUEL FOR THIS WEEK'S PLAY OF THE WEEK.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–It is a battle on the ice this week for the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week. The Fargo/South Spruins and West Fargo United girl’s hockey teams had memorable plays from the West Fargo Winter Classic. Play number 1, Fargo North/South tied in overtime vs. Marshall and Kenleigh Fischer goes top shelf for the game-winner. Play…

Shanley, Oak Grove request approval for cooperative football program

The Shanley Deacons and Oak Grove Grovers Could Become a Co-Op by Fall 2024

FARGO, N.D. — The St. John Paul II Catholic Schools and Oak Grove Lutheran will request approval for a cooperative football program beginning in Fall 2024. Approval of the co-op requires approval by the North Dakota High School Activities Association. The schools are seeking an emergency pairing for 2024, followed by a three-year term for cooperative programs. Oak Grove played…

PEDER HAUGO WINS NORTH DAKOTA GATORADE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

FARGO NORTH STAR / BISON COMMIT NAMED GATORADE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo North senior Peder Haugo was announced as North Dakota’s Gatorade Football Player of the Year Wednesday afternoon. Haugo played both ways for the Spartans and helped lead North to the 2A State Championship victory. Fargo North’s power running back rushed 1,512 yards and 26 touchdowns for a school record and ran for 3,418 yards and 60…