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What Trump Eliminating the Department of Education Could Mean for North Dakota

Advocates for public education warn that a loss of federal funding could lead to repercussions such as increased property tax.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  – The Trump Administration – and its new Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon – have made it clear they know they cannot unilaterally shutter the DOE. “It is set up by the United States Congress and we work with Congress,” said McMahon during a confirmation hearing. “It clearly cannot be shut down without it.” But that doesn’t…

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Education, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

MSUM Celebrates Black History Month with Esteemed Speakers

Dr. Yvonne Condell taught at the university for 30 years and is still beloved by staff and students alike.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)  — MSUM is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the achievements of an educator who has changed lives in the Moorhead area for 60 years. Dr. Yvonne Condell and her husband James put down roots in Moorhead in 1965. Condell taught biology at MSUM for 30 years, while her husband became the first licensed psychologist in the…

Jessica Stoen
Education, Local News, North Dakota News

North Dakota Educator Wins Milken Award

The highly prestigious honor is referred to by many as the Oscar of teaching.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – A Northern Cass elementary school teacher got quite a surprise Friday morning. Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer Fuller made a special stop at Northern Cass to announce that the school did indeed have a 2024-2025 award winner. That would be second grade teacher Jessica Stoen, who received a check for $25,000. Stoen was in shock and…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

5 North Dakota stories to watch in 2025

KVRR Staff,

Members of Legislative Management meet on Nov. 13, 2024. The North Dakota Legislature is expected to take action on property tax reform during the 2025 session. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota will ring in the new year with a lot of unfinished business from 2024. Many of the state’s biggest stories from last year…

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Community, Education, North Dakota News

Fargo Public Schools Asks for Community Input

The five-minute survey closes on December 5.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Officials with Fargo Public Schools are looking for community feedback regarding a potential massive bond referendum. The cost of the proposed bond would be $350 million to pay for improvements outlined in a long-range facilities plan. That plan was developed over the course of the 2023-24 school year and was approved by the school board back…

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Education, Local News, North Dakota News

Dr. Rupak Gandhi says it’s time to move on as he announces resignation

Dr. Ghandi has held the position since 2018.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After seven years leading the Fargo Public Schools District, Dr. Rupak Gandhi feels it is time to move on to new challenges. He announced his resignation on November 7th in a statement disseminated to the community. “This decision was not made easily, and I hope the community feels, as I do, the deep sense of connection…

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Local News, North Dakota News

Gov. Burgum’s administration working to address teacher shortage

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Big news for education across North Dakota, as Governor Doug Burgum has granted a request for the state’s education standards and practices board. This was announced through a letter to the board. This will allow student teachers to be teachers of record this upcoming semester. “It’s not going to solve the teacher shortage but hopefully it…

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Local News, North Dakota News

ND Education Standards & Practices Board wants a teacher shortage emergency declared

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, ND (KVRR) – The teacher shortage in North Dakota has taken another twist, as the state’s education standards and practices board sent a letter to Governor Doug Burgum. They are asking him to declare a crisis regarding the teacher shortage. This declaration would come with a waiver to allow certain student teachers to be in the classroom without a…

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LIVE: Minnesota Legislative Recap With Sens. Kupec & Rasmusson

Abortion. Gun control. Marijuana. Taxes. Education. A budget surplus. The Minnesota legislature tackled all that and more in a busy session.
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Abortion. Gun control. Marijuana. Taxes. Education. A budget surplus. The Minnesota legislature tackled all that and more in a busy session. The legislative session wrapped up this week, and local lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are telling us how they think the big changes will impact people in our region. DFL State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead says…