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MSUM Drops ACT/SAT Test Scores Requirement For Admission

They say the change is part of a national trend for more equitable access to higher education

June 29, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM is dropping ACT and SAT test scores as a requirement to get in to the university. They say the change is part of a national trend for more equitable access to higher education. The change is in effect for the fall class of applicants. Students will be able to choose whether to include their test scores…

Concordia to Offer New Coursework-Based Admission Process

The new application process goes into effect immediately.

April 21, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Concordia College has approved a new pathway for prospective students to apply for admission to the college. Students, instead of submitting ACT or SAT scores, will have the opportunity to submit graded assignments, academic references and personal essays in addition to their high school transcript. Students will then be given the chance to meet with admission representatives to provide…

Changes Coming to the Minnesota State Fair

The projects will be funded through State Fair operating revenue and grants from the Minnesota State Fair Foundation

January 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

REGIONAL — The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is getting an $11.1 million face-lift. The State Fair’s board of managers on Sunday approved $7.2 million in capital improvements and $3.8 million in maintenance projects for the coming year. The work will include construction of a new restroom and new pet exhibition area, improvements to the livestock complex and upgrades to infrastructure….

Celebrate North Dakota at the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase

More than 120 North Dakota vendors will have everything from food to fashion to photography

November 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — You can celebrate everything North Dakota this weekend at the Pride of Dakota Fargo Holiday Showcase. More than 120 North Dakota vendors will have everything from food to fashion to photography. Admission is $2 but for anyone that brings a reusable bag will only pay $1. Organizers expect more than 30,000 people to attend. “The really neat…

RibFest Announces “Real” Entertainment Line-Up

Seven award-winning rib cookers will be set up in the Fargodome parking lot all week

April 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Some blasts from the past are headlining this summer’s Happy Harry’s RibFest at the Fargodome. Unlike the April Fool’s Day joke that got so many people, this year’s actual lineup includes Collective Soul, Night Ranger, Diamond Rio and Little Texas. The dates are June 7th thru the 10th. Seven award-winning rib cookers will be set up in…

Minnesota State Fair Admission Goes Up in 2017

Admission goes up for the Minnesota State Fair

January 15, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

Grab another $1 before heading to Minnesota’s great get together this summer. The Minnesota State Fair will now cost $14 for those ages 13 to 64 to enter the gates, while seniors and children ages 5 through 12 will be admitted for $11. Kids under 5 can still get into the fair for free. Advance tickets will cost $11…