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MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

May 13, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Pete Rose (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)NEW YORK (AP/KVRR) – Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and comes a day before the Cincinnati Reds will honor…

Matt Cullen, Drekker Brewing Company Partnering for Special Beers

The two brews go on sale December 1st, and some proceeds will help benefit Cullen's charity, the Cullen Children's Foundation.

November 20, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Moorhead native and soon-to-be United States Hockey Hall of Famer Matt Cullen is lending his image and sway in the community to two special beverages produced by Drekker Brewing Company. One is an IPA, and the other – Matt’s personal favorite – is the “Hall of Fame Helles.” Both have special can art that prominently features Cullen’s…

North Dakota Athletics announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class

May 22, 2024

KVRR Staff,

(UND Athletics)GRAND FORKS (UND Athletics/KVRR) – University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves and UND Letterwinners Association President Brian Westlund announced Wednesday the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The group will be honored on Friday, Sept. 28 at the Alerus Center. Mike Voelker (1976-79, football), Dave Tippett (1981-83, men’s hockey), Katie Richards (1996-00, women’s basketball), Mike Olson (1989-90, men’s swimming and…

Virgil Hill Receives Rough Rider Award in Bismarck

October 30, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Tonight is the night that world champion boxer Virgil Hill becomes a Rough Rider. Gov. Doug Burgum presenting the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest award, to Hill during a ceremony at Bismarck Event Center. It’s a place where Hill fought several memorable boxing matches. “To us, Virgil, you’ve always exemplified the best qualities…

Family, Friends, Former Players and Fans Pay Tribute To Vikings Legend Bud Grant

May 21, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Former Minnesota Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant is remembered at a public memorial service at U.S. Bank Stadium. The legendary coach died on March 11 at the age of 95. Various people sharing their memories about him during the service. In a video tribute that aired during the memorial, Fran Tarkenton, former Vikings Quarterback…

Sen. Klobuchar Works To Reunite Twins Legend With His Younger Brother From Cuba

July 10, 2022

TJ Nelson,

Tony Oliva and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) / Courtesy: Sen. Klobuchar’s OfficeMINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is helping reunite a Minnesota Twins legend with his younger brother who lives in Cuba. Klobuchar’s office has secured a visa for Juan Carlos Oliva to travel to Minnesota on Monday, July 11. That gives him plenty of time spend with his brother,…

Former West Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dies at 84

July 5, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who led West Fargo Public Schools for twenty years has died. Marvin Leidal died on Saturday at 84. He worked for the school district for nearly 40 years, with half of those spent serving as superintendent. He is also the namesake of the district office, the Leidal Education Center. Leidal was one of…

Lindsay Whalen nominated for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

December 21, 2021

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JULY 13: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces on July 13, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement….

Vikings DE Jared Allen among 25 semifinalists for 2021 Hall of Fame class

November 24, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) Former Minnesota Vikings star defensive end Jared Allen is one of four first-ballot semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the NFL announced Tuesday. Hall of Fame officials announced the 25 semifinalists for the 2021 class. Allen joins Calvin Johnson, Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson as the first-ballot semifinalists. Allen is one of three defensive…

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame legend Paul Hornung dead at age 84

November 13, 2020

Site Staff,

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame legend Paul Hornung has died after a battle with dementia, according to the Louisville Sports Commission. Hornung was 84 years old. Hornung is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angela Hornung. The Louisville Sports Commission wrote of Hornung: “Legendary Green Bay Packer Football Coach Vince Lombardi once called Hornung, “The most versatile man…