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North Dakota State University Named College of Distinction for 2025-26

University staff say they're especially proud of their recent progress in the areas of career development and educational opportunity for those in the military.

November 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University prides itself on a great many things – be it the on-field success of the Bison, the accomplishments of its alumni, or the campus atmosphere they’ve cultivated. Now, they have one more feather to stick in their collective cap. “This really is a celebration of all the work and the commitment we…

Dickinson State, Ndsu Announce Academic Partnership To Increase Pharmacy Education

NDSU, Dickinson State Team Up to Provide Western North Dakota with Pharmacy Education

North Dakota State University currently has the only school of pharmacy in the entire state. Now, students at DSU will have access to that program.

October 29, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dickinson State University and NDSU are teaming up to bring pharmacological education to western North Dakota. Those involved with the creation of the partnership says the need for pharmacists in that area of the state is dire. “People are reporting things like that they haven’t been able to take a vacation for themselves because there’s no-one…

NDSU, Concordia Complete Move-In Days

With the weekend behind us, all three institutions of higher education in the F-M area are set to begin the new school year.

August 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. and MOORHEAD, MN – It was a weekend full of excitement, anticipation, and bittersweet goodbyes for parents and students in the F-M area. Following MSUM’s move-in day on Thursday, NDSU and Concordia followed suit on Saturday and Sunday. NDSU went first, on August 23. Students were given half-hour blocks in which to arrive so as to minimize congestion….

NDSU Football Set for Spring Ball: Begins Monday, March 24

FRESH OFF THEIR 10TH FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, THE BISON ARE READY TO RUN IT BACK.

March 23, 2025

Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO (KVRR) -The North Dakota State football team is fresh off their 10th FCS National Championship. Now, for the first time in four years, there is a question mark at the Quarterback position. While Cam Miller prepares for this professional career after starting at NDSU for the past four seasons, the Bison look for a new signal caller. The coaching…

Bison football player arrested after shots fired incident at party

September 8, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Bison football player is arrested after a shots fired incident early this morning. Fargo Police say 19-year-old Jaiden Pickett was arrested for terrorizing and reckless endangerment. It happened in the 1200 block of 11th Street North at 12:55 a.m. Officers say that an argument happened outside of a house party. A gunshot was fired into…

Former Bison men’s basketball player to play in the NBA Summer League with San Antonio

July 2, 2024

KVRR Staff,

(NDSU Athletics/Ryan Workman)SAN ANTONIO (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – Former North Dakota State men’s basketball standout Tyson Ward will play for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA Summer League. The Spurs are scheduled to play three games in Sacramento, Calif., from July 6-9, before playing four additional games in Las Vegas from July 13-19. Ward played his first three professional…

NDSU’s Schwabe Signs with Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

June 20, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO-MOORHEAD (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – Cadyn Schwabe has signed with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the American Association. Schwabe appeared in 149 games with 147 starts over three seasons at NDSU. The Thompson, N.D., native is the all-time stolen bases leader in Bison history with 57. He also contributed 180 hits with 115 runs and 81 RBI. Additionally, Schwabe finished his career…

It’s a First! Baby Bison Born at Red River Zoo

June 12, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO — The Red River Zoo has a brand-new bouncing baby bison named “Fargo”, the first in the zoo’s history. The zoo posted the birth announcement via Facebook, saying the baby was born to mom Marge. Marge came to the zoo from the Wind Cave National Park in 2021. She’s part of the zoo’s conservation herd, along with bison…

Kraft Advances to NCAA Championships for Second Straight Season

May 23, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FAYETTEVILLE, AR (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – Senior javelin thrower Matt Kraft advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Wednesday to headline the opening day of competition for the North Dakota State men’s track & field team at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds. Kraft (Bismarck, N.D.) is headed back to the NCAA Championships for the second straight year, throwing 234-0 (71.32m) for…

North Dakota State Basketball Adds Patrick Bath

May 17, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – The North Dakota State men’s basketball program has added transfer forward Patrick Bath, NDSU head coach David Richman announced Friday, May 17. Bath comes to NDSU from Drake University, where he redshirted as a freshman in the 2023-24 season for the Missouri Valley Conference champions. The 6-foot-9 forward has four seasons of eligibility remaining. Bath is…