Football

First-Ever Cobber Fest Culminates in a Win for Concordia Football

It was also the first-ever night game played at the Jake.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Concordia College began a new tradition this year with its first-ever Cobber Fest. The day-long celebration of all things Concordia kicked off Saturday afternoon with games, photo opportunities and live music. There was also an ice cream social and language classes for those who would rather be indoors. At five the festivities moved over to Jake…

Ospreys nesting on stadium light pole disrupts Minnesota high school’s fall sports season

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Turn off the lights. The Nesting Ospreys have defeated the Apple Valley Eagles in Minnesota high school football. They haven’t actually played each other, but the ospreys took charge when they built a huge nest to raise their chicks, high up on a light pole at the Apple Valley High School football field. Because of…

Happy 53rd, Todd Bouman!

The Minnesota high school sports legend went on to a productive college career and a relatively long stint in the NFL.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former NFL quarterback and revered St. Cloud State Husky Todd Bouman is celebrating his 53rd birthday on August 1st. Bouman has made a lot of football waves in this region. The Ruthton, Minnesota native attended both South Dakota State and St. Cloud State. NDSU fans may remember St. Cloud’s spanking of the Bison – an infamous…

Forget about the cash, Alerus Center is going cashless this fall

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Alerus Center is going cashless this fall. Starting with UND’s football home opener on Saturday, September 6, most purchases made inside Alerus Center will be cash-free. Parking and a majority of concession stands will only accept debit, credit, or pre-paid cards, and gift cards. Cash will still be accepted when buying tickets at the Transystems…

Kleinsasser Addresses UND Grads

The recently enshrined College Football Hall of Famer reflected with pride and gratitude on his time in Grand Forks.

Kleinsasser addresses those gathered at the Alerus Center.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota welcomed one of their most famous alumni to give commencement speeches this year. Jim Kleinsasser gave the main address for both the graduate and undergraduate degree ceremonies at the Alerus Center. The Carrington, North Dakota native was a star football player for UND…

WF Sheyenne’s Kade Pietrzak commits to Nebraska football

(@KadePietrzak/X)WEST FARGO (KVRR) – West Fargo Sheyenne Mustang, Kade Pietrzak, announced on social media on Sunday that he has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ football program. The four-star recruit is set to join the Cornhuskers and play under Head Coach Matt Rhule in 2025. Listed at 6’5” and 260 lbs., the big defensive lineman now focuses on his senior year…

Dakota Marker Game to be Nationally Televised

FARGO (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – For the first time since 2016, North Dakota State University will have two regular-season football games on national television. The 21st annual Dakota Marker game between North Dakota State and South Dakota State will be televised by ESPN. Network and game time will be announced in the weeks leading up to the game, which is scheduled…