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Cobber Men’s, Women’s Basketball Drop Matchups with First-Place St. Thomas

The men lost 79-70, while the women fell 73-49
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia’s men’s and women’s basketball teams were outmatched Wednesday night against St. Thomas. The Cobber men were playing their first home game of the season, and they fell 79-20. St. Thomas’s women remain undefeated on the season. The No. 3 Tommies picked up a 73-49 win. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Basketball, Cobbers, Concordia, St. Thomas
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Concordia Student Musicians Hold Final Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Concert

This is the 92nd annual concert
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at Concordia College are getting ready for the school’s annual Christmas concert. Four different choirs and an orchestra are performing, and that totals to almost 400 student musicians. The theme for this year’s concert is “For the Beauty of the Earth,” which celebrates Christmas and nature. The Christmas concert is a tradition that’s been going on for…
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Author Jon Krakauer Draws Packed Crowd at Concordia

He spoke about his best-selling book, "Missoula"
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students packed the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia to hear from author Jon Krakauer. Krakauer spoke about his best–selling book, Missoula, which shares the experience of five victims of sexual assault. He is also the author of books Into the Wild and Where Men Win Glory. Krakauer received the Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of…
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Cobber Men’s Hockey Drops Home Game against UW-Stout

Concordia lost 4-2
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia’s hopes at an undefeated season went out the window on Friday night. After a 2-0 start, the Cobbers dropped game three of the year to Wisconsin-Stout 4-2. The Cobber goals both came from Aaron Herdt. They face Wisconsin-Superior Saturday afternoon at 2:00. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Cobbers, Concordia, men’s hockey, UW-Stout
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NDSU MBB Storms Past Concordia in Exhibition game

The Bison took down the Cobbers 81-49
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FARGO, N.D (NDSU Athletics) – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team cruised to an 81-49 exhibition victory over Concordia-Moorhead on Thursday evening at the Scheels Center, with three freshmen among the top four scorers for the Bison. Freshman Sam Griesel (Lincoln, Neb.) scored 11 points to lead all players. Bison freshman Jaxon Knotek (River Falls, Wis.) and redshirt freshman…
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Former Moorhead City Council Member Sues Over Polling Site Changes

Mark Altenburg claims the city violated state law
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A lawsuit filed against the City of Moorhead claims it violated state law when changes were made to election day polling locations. The complaint was filed by former Moorhead City Council member Mark Altenburg. He is asking a judge to order the city to publish the list of polling sites that were used before the changes were made…
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Former Council Member Wants Immediate Action On New Moorhead Polling Locations

Moorhead Council Members Approved Eliminating Sites At MSUM and Concordia By Consent Agenda
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The mayor of Moorhead and other city council members are apologizing for an oversight on polling site changes. The city council eliminated voting sites at MSUM and Concordia College and established new polling locations which include a nearby church and the remote Bluestem Performing Arts Center. A former city official says the changes were made after low voter…
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Cobbers Get Their School Spirit On at Homecoming Parade

There was also a bonfire and fireworks show earlier in the week
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Cobbers decked out in maroon and gold to celebrate the well–loved tradition of Homecoming. Many school groups beared the cold to walk in the annual Homecoming parade, but many say it was worth it. It wasn’t just students embracing Cobber pride; staff and alumni also joined in on the fun. The Homecoming King and Queen even rode in…
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Concordia Football Routs Hamline at Home

The Cobbers won 55-0
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia College wasted no time getting the offense firing in their game against Hamline Saturday, scoring 41 points in the first half. Quarterback Blake Kragnes finished with two passing touchdowns and another two on the ground to help the Cobbers win 55-0.   Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Cobbers, Concordia, Football, Hamline
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Concordia Rolls Past Nebraska Wesleyan in Season Opener

Cobber QB Blake Kragnes went 11-17 with 65 yards and two touchdowns
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MOORHEAD, Minn. – For the second straight season, Concordia football handed Nebraska Wesleyan a loss in the season opener. The Cobbers topped the Prairie Wolves 28-3 in Saturday’s contest. The Cobbers offense heated up after Riley Sheridan scored on a 91-yard run on the squad’s second offensive possession.  Concordia quarterback Blake Kragnes added 65 yards and two touchdowns. Concordia is…