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Four-Star Naval Officer Receives Honorary Degree from NDSU

Admiral Stuart Munsch says he's thrilled to officially be considered part of the Thundering Herd.

May 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Admiral Stuart Munsch did not get to attend North Dakota State University. Instead, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1985. Forty years later, the four-star Navy officer is still on active duty, currently in charge of a NATO military command in Naples, Italy. But the Bison have never been far from his thoughts. So,…

Spring graduation held at Concordia College

May 5, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hundreds of Concordia College students walked the stage to get their diplomas. Nearly 380 undergraduate and graduate students attended graduation. The spring commencement was held inside of the Memorial Auditorium. This year’s commencement speaker was Dr. Steinar Bryn, a senior advisor at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in Norway. This graduation was the first…

The 1889 plans to open in former jewelry store in downtown Fargo in October

July 18, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Plans are being made to replace the old Wimmer’s Diamonds in downtown Fargo with a new food concept. People at The 1889 will be taught cooking and crafting classes ranging from beginner to advanced. There will also be a rental event space for bridal parties, birthdays, graduation, and even private cooking classes. Four teachers have already…

Jeremiah Program celebrates local single moms and their accomplishments

June 27, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – No mother should have to make the choice between investing in herself or supporting her children. That’s what the Jeremiah Program believes. The national organization has a mission to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. They achieve this by offering support for college education, quality early…

Fargo Police To Add 15 New Officers As Police Academy Graduates

August 7, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Department is about to get 15 new officers. They will be sworn in on Monday following the graduation of 22 recruits from the Fargo Police Academy. The academy is a 12-week training program conducted in-house and fully certified by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The graduation will take place Monday…

MSUM celebrates spring graduates virtually

May 13, 2021

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – MSUM is celebrating its spring semester graduates virtually. The commencements began Thursday and will continue Friday. Graduates from the College of Arts & Humanities and College of Business, Analytics & Communication were celebrated Thursday afternoon. MSUM officials say hosting smaller ceremonies and using an online meeting format allows graduates to see the faces of the students,…

UND to hold virtual summer graduation ceremony August 7

Upwards of 500 students are eligible to graduate.

July 27, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The University of North Dakota will hold its second virtual graduation ceremony on Friday, August 7. Upwards of 500 students are eligible to graduate. The University has made changes since the previous virtual ceremony. UND officials will be on video dressed in their full regalia. The President will give his address and each dean will offer advice to…

Moorhead High School Honors 2020 Graduates Through Online Graduation

Nearly 400 students graduated

June 7, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Following Minnesota’s COVID-19 guidelines, Moorhead High School went online for its commencement. Each band member at home, playing the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. Coming in one at a time to limit crowd sizes, these graduates say it’s an all around different experience. “Kylie and I will remember the class because of the unique playout of our seniors…

2020 Graduation Ceremonies at High Schools in West Fargo

Both West Fargo High School and Sheyenne High School held in-person graduations

May 31, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo High School honored its seniors with an in-person graduation. The graduates and staff were spaced out on the field while their parents watched from the bleachers. Students were required to wear masks during the ceremony. Everyone in attendance could not leave until they were dismissed to their proper exits. Students and staff spoke at…

Fargo Public Schools Celebrate Class of 2020 with in-person graduations

May 31, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — After Fargo Public Schools originally announced they would host graduation ceremonies without guests, more than 800 people signed a petition asking for that to change. Parents who signed that petition got what they wished for today: to be there when their children receive their diplomas. Fargo North High School allowed two guests per graduate, and each family…