MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The choirs and orchestra of Concordia College getting their last tune-up before their biggest event of the season. Tonight was the dress rehearsal for the 98th annual Concordia Christmas Concert, titled “Our Eyes, at Last, Shall See Him.” That stunning backdrop you see there was designed by artist Paul Johnson of Pelican Rapids. Nearly 300 student…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Emmy® Award-winning Concordia Christmas Concerts are hugely popular in the F-M area, and an integral component of them is the mural background behind the choirs and the orchestra. Assembly of the mural began on December 1st- and this year, the design came from a new source: artist Paul Johnson of Pelican Rapids. He said he…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The tables lining the Centrum inside the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia College almost sagged with the weight of global fare as students and faculty alike streamed in to get a taste of the world. The International Potluck Food Festival took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 21st. Alongside the food and camaraderie was…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After reporting a big boost in new student enrollment this fall, Concordia College has announced it is extending its Concordia Promise program. It covers full tuition for new students from any state who report an adjusted gross income of under $90,000 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. It is renewable for up to…
2024 Beanie Toss At Concordia College MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College in Moorhead says the number of incoming students rose 28% compared to fall of 2023. With nearly 560 first-year and 40 transfer students, this is the largest number of incoming students since 2018. Concordia officials say two main factors led to the enrollment boost: the Concordia Promise, which…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s not often a local university is handed a gift worth $20 million but that is the case at Concordia College in Moorhead. An anonymous donor has gifted the money to the Offutt School of Business. It’s the largest gift ever given to the department and one of the largest ever made to the college. School…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hundreds of first year and transfer students at Concordia College are kicking off the school year by giving back with “Hands for Change”. They are volunteering at 22 different community organizations including CCRI where they helped landscape a new accessible home. Others gave their time at Emergency Food Pantry and Moorhead Public Library. The goal of…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It was the perfect night for some live music and a lot of corn on the cob. Concordia College celebrating its 50th anniversary Cobber Corn Feed. The tradition started way back in 1974. Each year it brings together alumni, students and people from all over to celebrate an evening of food, entertainment and fellowship. In addition…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College invites the community to join in marking the 50th anniversary of its Cobber Corn Feed from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21. The event will feature live music, inflatable games for children, and, of course, plenty of sweet corn, along with additional concessions available for purchase. First held in 1974, the Cobber…
Concordia CollegeMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — More than 300 of Minnesota’s most talented high school musicians are taking part in the Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Bands, Jazz Band, and Orchestra camps at Concordia College. The week-long events bring together students from across the state for intensive musical training and community-building experiences. Their hard work will be showcased in public concerts…
