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North Dakota Department of Commerce Awards Grants to Fargo, West Fargo

The department awarded 23 different grants throughout the state, aiming to boost tourism.

October 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded two grants in the Fargo area that will help local entertainment destinations provide a better customer experience. The first is going to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Just over $600,000 has been awarded to the Fair Association, who will use the money to build a permanent professional-grade grandstand…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Honored by International Association of Chiefs of Police

The IACP named Lt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse as one of their "40 Under 40".

September 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Lt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse has been honored as a “40 Under 40” award recipient by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, or IACP. Huibregtse serves as the Commander of the Safety and Education Division and the Public Information Officer for the North Dakota Highway Patrol. She joined the department in 2015 after obtaining an undergraduate…

Happy Hooligans Win Air And Space Force Outstanding Unit Award For 24th Time

Happy Hooligans Receive 24th Air and Space Force Outstanding Unit Award

The 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard is back on top after not having won the award since 2020.

September 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 119th Wing North Dakota Air National Guard is certainly no stranger to recognition. They’d won the Air and Space Force Outstanding Unit Award, or ASFOUA, 23 times in the past. But after having not claimed the honor since 2020 – being recognized again sure felt great. “Take a moment to soak this in – you’ve…

West Fargo School Faculty Member Wins Award

Jen Volk of Legacy Elementary was surprised with the award today during an assembly.

March 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Jen Volk poses with her $500 check that came with her award.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Public Schools organized a surprise ceremony to honor one very worthy educator. Jen Volk, an Administrative Assistant at Legacy Elementary School, received the Classified Staff of the Year award. Volk was honored for her tendency to go above and beyond in her…

Davies High School Social Studies Teacher, Coach Receives Teacher of The Year Award

February 5, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Schools surprised Davies High School Social Studies teacher with the 2025 Teacher of The Year award. Bart Manson has been a teacher with Fargo Public Schools since 2008 and the Davies head boys’ basketball coach since 2010. Following in his parent’s footsteps of becoming a teacher, Manson has been a role model for his…

BNSF Railway Foundation Awards Bonanzaville Grant for Railcar Restoration

July 12, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Bonanzaville is awarded a $3,000 grant for the restoration of the 1930’s Northern Pacific Pullman railway passenger coach on its grounds. The Northern Pacific Railway was a transcontinental railroad that operated across the United States, from Minnesota to the Pacific Northwest even passing through Fargo. The coach car that sits on the Bonanzaville grounds is part…

Minot native veteran awarded new vehicle from Progressive

November 10, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A veteran is awarded a brand new vehicle as part of Progressive’s 10th annual Keys to Progress. This year, the program’s goal is to send at least one vehicle to a veteran in every state. Minot native Alan Hackman’s new ride is a 2022 Dodge Caravan SXT. He served in the U.S. Army from 1989…

Sawyer Anderson Wins Young Eco-Hero Award

October 13, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo teen wins a prestigious award for her work in taking crucial steps to help better the environment. Thirteen-year-old Sawyer Anderson is one of 16 activists around the globe to receive the 2022 International Young Eco-Hero Award presented by Action for Nature. She won 2nd place in the eight to 12-year-old category for…

Moorhead Spuds to receive Mascot Nickname Challenge award Friday

The contest was a 64-team NCAA tournament format and over 87,000 votes were cast.

October 15, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–During Friday’s Moorhead High School football game, the Minnesota State High School League will present a Mascot Nickname Award to the Spuds. The mascot contest was created by John Millia, Media Specialist for the Minnesota State High School League in May. The contest was a 64-team NCAA tournament format and over 87,000 votes were cast. The final matchup came…

Lamoureux Twins Named Recipients of Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award

Monique Lamoureux-Morando, Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson will be the state's 45th & 46th recipients

June 11, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

Thank you @DougBurgum for the honor. We are humbled to be amongst such inspiring company with this award. The thank yous are endless to those who have been there throughout our careers. #NDProud https://t.co/YAFzHh8kgb — Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux (@LamoureuxTwins) June 11, 2020 BISMARCK, N.D. — The latest two recipients of North Dakota’s highest award for its citizens are the…