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Moorhead Kids Hit the Basketball Court with the Timberwolves

People in the community had the chance to vote for Woodlawn, Lamb or Northeast Park to receive the basketball court
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids from the community got a chance to head out on the basketball court with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Center Cole Aldrich and others with the Timberwolves unveiled a new court at Woodlawn Park as part of their “New Era, New Courts” program. In a partnership with U.S. Bank, the team selected three basketball courts to refurbish including…
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#drivebydunkchallenge Sweeping the Internet

You don't have to be a basketball player from Duke to participate
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NATIONAL — Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Celebrities, politicians and ordinary people threw buckets of ice over themselves to raise money for charity. But the latest challenge sweeping the internet is a little more active…and you don’t have to be a basketball player from Duke to participate. The #drivebydunkchallenge has people driving around their neighborhoods and slam dunking a ball…
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Harlem Globetrotters Attempt Basketball Shot from Top of Bismarck Capitol Building

A couple of the Globetrotters joined the governor and were actually filming a segment for their upcoming appearance in Bismarck--VIDEO COURTESY OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS YOUTUBE
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BISMARCK, N.D. — On Tuesday night, we told you about Governor Burgum’s attempts to shoot and make a basket from the top of the capitol building in Bismarck. A couple of the Globetrotters joined the governor and were actually filming a segment for their upcoming appearance in Bismarck. Actually, they are here in Fargo as we speak at Scheels Arena….
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Am Fam HS Play of the Winter Nominees: March 31

Vote for either Red River's hustle play and Moton's block
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FARGO, N.D. — With high school hockey and basketball seasons over, it’s time to recognize the top plays from the winter. For the next two weeks, vote for the top play, and then the winners will square off on April 14 to see which play is the best play of the winter season. This week you can vote for either West Fargo’s…
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KVRR Superlative Awards: UND Athletics

KVRR Sports reporters Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein cover the "Best-Of" for the 2016-17 UND Athletics' season
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota athletics are in the middle of a tremendous season. The Fighting Hawks claimed conference titles in volleyball, football and men’s and women’s basketball in 2016-17. KVRR Sports reporters Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein discuss the “Best Of” Fighting Hawks’ athletics, including Best Coach, Best Program, Biggest Achievement as well as the…
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MSUM Men’s and Women’s Basketball Going to NCAA Tournament

MSUM's men's and women's basketball teams are heading to the NCAA tournament
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s a great time to be an MSUM basketball fan. Both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams have made it to the Division 2 NCAA basketball tournament. This is the first time the women’s team is playing in the tournament since the 2008-09 season. The Dragons earned the No. 3 seed in the Central Region and the women’s…

Health Matters: How Athletics Helps Your Child Flourish On and Off the Field

Many of the positive effects from athletics have nothing to do with the physical component
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HEALTH MATTERS — Whether it’s playing kickball in gym class or joining a little league team, most of us were active as children. Experts say athletics can build lifelong skills. Most of us have that favorite chair or couch to sit to watch our hometown team. Athletic trainers are challenging parents to get their kids off the couch and onto…
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Lien Named NSIC North Division Player of the Week

Former Moorhead Star Excelling for MSUM
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Courtesy MSUM Minnesota State University Moorhead senior Aaron Lien has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference North Division Player of the Week for a third time this season, the league announced on Monday. The Moorhead, Minn., native had an outstanding weekend in helping MSUM to a pair of key home wins. He averaged 24.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5…