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Demo Day Introduces High Schoolers to Heavy Machinery

Organizers hoped that getting the students some hands-on experience with equipment like skid steers would inspire them to maybe pursue careers in construction.

May 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – High school students received the chance today to see if the construction industry might be the right fit for them – or, at least, they got to play around with some real heavy-duty equipment. May 14 was the annual Demo Day at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The event is organized by the North Dakota…

Be a SOUPerhero: High school students return for 19th annual Fill the Dome

November 24, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Area high school students were at the Fargodome on Monday, hoping to fill it with food for those in need. This is the 19th year for the event. Fill the Dome was started in 2007 by student leaders. Since that time, students have collected more than 2.7 million pounds of food and over $884,000 to benefit…

Policy change allows UND, NDSU to offer dual-credit classes for high schoolers

Decision aims to give students more choices, but could bring financial hit to smaller colleges

September 29, 2025

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University of North Dakota President Andy Armacost, left, speaks with State Board of Higher Education Chair Kevin Black on Sept. 23, 2025, in Minot North Dakota. The board approved a policy change allowing UND and North Dakota State University to offer dual-credit courses to high school students. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor / KVRR) —…

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…