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Fargo Public Schools Enrollment Is Up Slightly Over 2017

The district welcomed 11,445 students for the first day of class

August 23, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — There are a few more students attending Fargo Public Schools this year, but just a few. The district welcomed 11,445 students for the first day of class. That is 5 more students than at the start of the school year in 2017. But the district did gain nearly 200 students between May graduation and the start of…

Reconnecting Families and Making New Memories with Kids Who Were Once NICU Patients

Instead of reliving hard memories, the staff is making new ones by inviting the families of past little patients to celebrate their NICU gradations

June 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s a day no parent will ever forget; the day their child was brought into the world. But for some parents, that day was filled with unknowns as their babies were taken into the NICU. Some families are now looking back on those experiences with their healthy, smiling children. For many parents who experienced having a child…

Congratulations to all the F-M High School Grads!

Seniors across the metro said goodbye to senior year and are ready to take on their post-graduation plans

June 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — High school seniors across the metro closed one chapter of their lives and are ready to start writing the next. More than 400 students from Moorhead High School and more than 300 students from West Fargo High School walked across a graduation stage to receive their diplomas. Students say they were excited to share such a special moment…

66 Jefferson Elementary Students Make the Leap to Middle School

The students received recognition for reading and participation in chorus

May 30, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — More than 60 Jefferson Elementary School students celebrate a major milestone in their educational journeys. The 5th graders walked across the stage to recognize their graduation from Jefferson. Several kids were honored for their involvement in music classes and reading, and also listened to two Fargo South students give advice about middle school. The ceremony was the perfect…

NDSU Grad Has Musical Role in Commencement Ceremony

He received his master of music in trumpet performance

May 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s that time of year again and congratulations are in order for the new graduates. One graduate did more than just receive his diploma at North Dakota State University’s commencement ceremony. Tony Sanders, who received his Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, also played in the band for the event. “It’s exciting to be done and ready to…

They Did It! Congratulations to Concordia College’s Class of 2018

More than 400 students received their degree this year

May 6, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Erica Lindsey told herself at seven years old that she was going to eventually learn to play the flute. She finally did when she joined band in sixth grade and it was nothing short of the perfect fit. “I knew it was going to be an incredible journey. And what do you know? It has been,” Lindsey…

More Than 650 Students Graduate at NDSU Winter Commencement

it includes 14 bison football players

December 15, 2017

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FARGO, ND — More than 650 students walked across NDSU’s graduation stage to receive their diplomas. That includes 14 Bison football players who then left right after to prepare for tonight’s game. The ceremonies’ commencement speaker told students to always expect the unexpected, to not expect things to come easily and the graduates should be proud of this accomplishment. Senior Monica…

Local Students Celebrate College Graduation Day

this was the largest amount of students who that graduated from MSUM

December 14, 2017

, Alison Voorhees,

REGIONAL — College students across the Red River Valley are trading in their textbooks for a cap, gown and degree as the winter graduation season begins. It’s one day to celebrate years of hard work. “It feels good. I’m ready to graduate and get out into the real world,” said MSUM senior Hunter Braten. But it’s also stripping away a title…

Bison Football Players Juggling FCS Playoffs and Graduation

14 players will get their diplomas on the day of the FCS Semifinal game against Sam Houston State

December 11, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The importance of this Friday goes beyond the FCS semifinal game for many North Dakota State football players. Fourteen Bison will collect their diplomas for graduating in the fall semester. “It’s great, and this is the fourth year that I’ve been a part of it,” NDSU head coach Chris Klieman said. “I’ll get a chance to attend…

Area Colleges Prepare for Graduation Ceremonies

Winter commencement ceremonies will be held this week at NDSU, UND and MSUM

December 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

REGIONAL — Hundreds of students are getting an early Christmas gift: a college degree. Winter commencement ceremonies will be held this week at NDSU, UND and MSUM. This year, 657 students will participate in NDSU’s winter commencement on Friday at 2 p.m. in the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. UND will hold three commencement ceremonies for the more than 850…