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UND to Host Virtual Commencement Ceremonies May 16

There will be three commencement ceremonies.

April 30, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The University of North Dakota will be hosting virtual commencement ceremonies on May 16 for all graduating students. There will be three commencement ceremonies. One ceremony will honor Graduate and Undergraduates, the second ceremony will honor the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the third ceremony will honor the School of Law. Each ceremony will include remarks…

North Dakota National Guard Celebrates One Promotion And One Retirement

Brig. Gen Robert Schulte promoted while Brig. Gen. Bob Becklund retires

September 8, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Brig. Gen Robert Schulte/Brig. Gen. Bob Becklund FARGO, N.D. — A professor, business owner and pillar in his community has a new role with the North Dakota National Guard while another leader retires. A promotion ceremony was held as Brig. Gen Robert Schulte assumes the duties of the Joint Force Headquarters chief of staff for Air. Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann,…

Border States Electric Moves Into Its New Headquarters in Fargo

Border States Electric has moved to a new location and opened its new Branch Support Center with a "wire" cutting ceremony

June 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– One of the largest 100% employee owned companies in America houses its corporate office in Fargo. Border States Electric has moved to a new location and opened its new Branch Support Center with a “wire” cutting ceremony. The public was able to tour the building and learn more about BSE. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney also came out to…

88 Veterans Experience Day One of the Honor Flight: KVRR’s TJ Nelson is Live from Washington D.C.

These 87 men and one woman chosen for this flight served their country and this is just one more way to say "Thanks"

October 1, 2018

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Eighty-eight veterans from North Dakota and Minnesota are in Washington, D.C. on the latest Honor Flight. KVRR Anchor TJ Nelson and Chief Photographer John Hanson are traveling with the veterans as they visit the memorials in their honor. It has been a whirlwind day of travel, sightseeing and getting to know one another. These 87 men and…

Moorhead Police Swears In Newest Officer

Adam Jensen has long been part of Moorhead team

February 23, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Department had a ceremony to swear in its newest officer. Adam Jensen is the latest addition to the team and has worked with the department in various capacities in the past. He has helped with parking enforcement, public safety, and the department’s Explora program. He says he has been interested in policing since he was…

Area Colleges Prepare for Graduation Ceremonies

Winter commencement ceremonies will be held this week at NDSU, UND and MSUM

December 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

REGIONAL — Hundreds of students are getting an early Christmas gift: a college degree. Winter commencement ceremonies will be held this week at NDSU, UND and MSUM. This year, 657 students will participate in NDSU’s winter commencement on Friday at 2 p.m. in the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. UND will hold three commencement ceremonies for the more than 850…

Native American Veterans Honored at Ceremony on MSUM Campus

More Native Americans per capita are veterans than any other ethnic group

November 8, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM hosted a Veterans’ Day ceremony honoring Native American members of the Armed Forces. The hour–long program brought in members of the White Earth Veterans’ Honor Guard and Buffalo River Drum Group to the Comstock Union Ballroom. The accomplishments of native people in the Armed Forces were recognized during the ceremony. Like all ethnic groups, Native American…

Public Gathering for Healing at Island Park for Greywind Family

Anyone who felt emotionally affected by what happened to Greywind was welcome

September 21, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It’s a time for emotional healing in Island Park. Family members, friends and people who feel affected by what happened to Savanna Greywind gathered for a ceremony to remember her. It’s been just over one month since Savanna Greywind went missing. “A space for people to come together for healing,” said Ruth Bufalo of the Fargo Native American…

LIVE: Gathering for Healing Brings Community Together

The Gathering of Healing after the death of Savanna Greywind at Island Park

September 21, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Close friends, family and volunteers who helped search efforts are remembering Savanna Greywind at Island Park in Fargo. They’re calling it a Gathering for Healing. KVRR’s Nick Broadway is there with a look at this ceremony. NICK BROADWAY, REPORTING: The ceremony has yet to begin and we’ve been asked to point our cameras away when it does…

75 Immigrants Reach Milestone, Become New Americans at MSUM Ceremony

It's a day Zsofia Barandi has waited for more than four years

September 14, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Each year, about 700,000 people become naturalized in the United States. Becoming a New American is a very important milestone in an immigrant’s life. It’s a day Zsofia Barandi has waited for more than four years. “It’s an emotional day,” Barandi said. She said it is the start of a new beginning. “I’m very excited and I’m…