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11th Annual High School Welding Contest

Over 20 high school welders turned out to compare their skills against one another and bring home prizes for their respective programs.

March 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Sparks flew, and iron melded with iron. But the ones operating the welding torches might not be those you expect. Twenty-seven teenagers converged on the Lynnes Welding Training facility on 3rd Avenue North. Instructors say they’re always passionate about their craft, but putting it in competition form just gives it a little extra oomph. “When kids know…

Close Up Of Woman's Hand Using Smartphone In The Dark, Against Illuminated City Light Bokeh

School phone policies needed, but not a state ban, bill opponents say

January 16, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Close up of woman’s hand using smartphone in the dark, against illuminated city light bokehThe Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is the latest of several tribes suing social media companies over their alleged effects on mental health. (Getty Images illustration)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota public education groups said Wednesday they recognize the need for a policy on student…

Minnesota and North Dakota high school hockey scores for Dec. 6

December 6, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO (KVRR) – Here are the scores for high school hockey action for Minnesota and North Dakota in our region for Dec. 6. NORTH DAKOTA: Boys’ Hockey: Bismarck Century 4 @ Fargo Davies 1 Girls’ Hockey: Dickinson 1 @ West Fargo United 2 Minot 2 @ Fargo North/South 3 Williston 0 @ Grand Forks 1 MINNESOTA: Boys’ Hockey: Roseau 1 @…

Middle Schoolers Compete In Cyber Tournament Finals

November 20, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cyber Madness Middle School Tournament Finals started this morning with six teams and five middle schools competing for who can be the winning champions. “They’re learning how to do encryption and decryption. They’re learning about network activity other sorts of things that really adult professionals do. But really we got them involved in challenges to…

Kindred coach named Spring Assistant Coach of the Year

June 28, 2024

Aaron Walling,

KINDRED (KVRR) – Kindred High School’s assistant track and field coach, Nate Safe, was named the 2024 North Dakota High School Coaches Association Spring Assistant Coach of the Year. Safe is a former NDSU Bison football player and is also an assistant coach with the Kindred football program. The Kindred Vikings took second in the North Dakota Boys Class B…

Longtime Fargo South coach Cameron Dockter stepping down

June 4, 2024

Aaron Walling,

Fargo South logoFARGO (KVRR) – Cameron Dockter, a longtime coach at Fargo South High School, is stepping down after coaching for more than 20 years. Dockter was the head boys’ track and field coach for the Bruins and was recently named the East Region and North Dakota coach of the year for the sport. Dockter was an assistant coach for…

Thompson Tommies Baseball back in the state title game for the 3rd year in a row

May 31, 2024

Aaron Walling,

First Round of the 2024 Class B Baseball State TournamentJAMESTOWN, ND (KVRR) – The Thompson Tommies are on the verge of a three-peat after taking down the Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox in the semifinals of the Class B Baseball State Tournament. They won 6-0 thanks to some clutch runs in the final three innings. They will await the winner of…

Fargo North Softball looks to continue magical season in the state tournament

May 29, 2024

Aaron Walling,

Fargo North SpartansFARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo North Spartans are the top seed out of the east in the Class A Softball State Tournament in Dickinson. The Spartans are on a magical ride after taking the EDC conference title. Coming in as the fourth seed for the EDC tournament, they took down Grand Forks Red River and West Fargo on…

2024 North Dakota Class A State Baseball Tournament bracket set

May 27, 2024

Aaron Walling,

2024 NDHSAA Class A Baseball State BracketFARGO (KVRR) – The 2024 NDHSAA Class A Baseball State Tournament is set as teams like Shanley are looking to end a special season with a championship. The first round is set to start on May 30 at the Dakota Community Bank & Trust Ballpark in Dickinson, ND. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines…

Native American imagery could be banned in Minnesota schools

March 30, 2023

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American imagery as logos. Senator Mary Kunesh is behind Senate File 584 which would require schools to file requests to grant permission from the Tribal Nations Education Committee and Indian Affairs Council to continue using a nickname and logo. Schools can also…