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Concordia
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Concordia Mother Surprises Daughter With Matching Tattoo

Jess Thompson gave her daughter, Autumn, a guard on the women's basketball guard, an profound gift
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MOORHEAD, MN – In the spirit of Mothers Day, it’s important to illustrate how powerful a bond some athletes and their mom’s share are by showing you what a Concordia mother did to bring her that much closer to her daughter. Meet women’s basketball sophomore Autumn and her mother Jess Thompson. Senior year of high school, Autumn got herself a…

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Minnesota American Legion Season Canceled

The decision was made due to Covid-19 a month after the executive committee held out hope for the season
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ST. PAUL — The American Legion Department of Minnesota Executive Committee, Minnesota American Legion Baseball Committee and Minnesota American Legion Commander Mark Dvorak have cancelled the 2020 season out of concerns for safety of players, coaches, umpires, fans and volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Safety has always been important in American Legion Baseball,” said Director of Minnesota American Legion Baseball…

Klein
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Words Of Wisdom Helps Carry Devils Lake Girls Basketball

Firebirds Head Coach Justin Klein preached a consistent message before every game, helping motivate his players
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FARGO, ND – As they did last year, Devils Lake Girls Basketball came into the season with high hopes, and lived up to them. The Firebirds made it all the way to the North Dakota Girls Semifinals before the Coronavirus prompted the NDHSAA to suspend remaining winter activities. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Devils Lake Firebirds, Devils Lake…

Play Of The Year
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Play of the Year Nominees: May 8

Shanley, Davies Battle for Advancement in Play of the Year Bracket
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  FARGO, N.D. — The second showdown in the Football quadrant of the 2020 D.J. Colter High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between schools in the EDC: Shanley and Davies. First play comes from Shanley and the season opening game for the Deacons against Jamestown.  Jackson Leier picks off the BlueJays quarterback and proceeds to take…

Schweigert Still
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Coach of the Week: UND Football Head Coach Bubba Schweigert

UND Football coach Bubba Schweigert is the KVRR Coach of the Week
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — From former All-American defensive end Mason Bennett being drafted into the CFL, virtual spring practices, transitioning to the Missouri Valley Football Conference and questions surrounding the start of the college football season, there is a lot to discuss with North Dakota football head coach Bubba Schweigert. Coach Schweigert joined KVRR’s Nick Couzin through Zoom to talk…

Coy
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Devils Lake’s Klein and LA-E-M’s Scherr Named Coach Of Year

Justin Klein of Devils Lake and Rob Scherr of Langdon Edmore Area Munich were two of four awarded COY in ND
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FARGO, ND – Justin Klein of Devils Lake and Rob Scherr of Langdon Edmore Area Munich lead both of their Girls Basketball teams to undefeated seasons in the 2019-2020. Now they’re being recognized by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association, taking home Class A. Basketball Coach of the Year awards in their respective classes. Categories: High School, Top Sports…

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Vikings, Eagles Drop 2020 Regular Season Schedules

NFL planning for 16-game season
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FARGO, N.D. — Both the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles dropped their regular season schedules for the upcoming 2020 season. The NFL is planning for the usual 16-game slate with the ability to adjust if needed down the road. You can see the schedules listed below. Vikings Schedule (all times central) Week 1: Sunday Sept. 13 Green Bay Packers Noon…

Spuds Baseball Still
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Moorhead and St. Michael-Albertville Come Together for Socially Distant Baseball Game

Game Gave The Seniors A Chance to Play With Season Cancelled
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Its been two weeks since the MSHSL decided to cancel the spring sports season. The decision did not stop the Moorhead and St. Michael-Albertville baseball teams from getting together to play a game on the diamond all by keeping socially distant. The original idea to set up the game came from coach Salvevold’s wife and once everything…

Mertens Devils Lake
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Devils Lake’s Mertens Named NDHSCA Class A Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Averaged 12.8 points per game
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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Devils Lake guard Jessica Mertens was named the North Dakota High School Coaches Association Powerade Senior Athlete of the Year in Class A girls basketball. Mertens helped the Firebirds to the state championship game each of the last two season averaging 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.1 steals per game in her senior season. Next up…

Force Still
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All-Rookie Team Selection Provides Positive Outlook to Force’s Broz in Shortened Season

Becomes second Force player in two seasons named to team
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FARGO, N.D. — Even with a shortened season, Fargo Force forward Tristan Broz has something to look back on and smile in his first season with the Force being named to the USHL All-Rookie second team. Becoming the second Force player in two seasons to receive the honor along with forward Josh Nodler. The rookie laced up the skates for…