jim kleinsasser

Kleinsasser Addresses UND Grads

The recently enshrined College Football Hall of Famer reflected with pride and gratitude on his time in Grand Forks.

Kleinsasser addresses those gathered at the Alerus Center.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota welcomed one of their most famous alumni to give commencement speeches this year. Jim Kleinsasser gave the main address for both the graduate and undergraduate degree ceremonies at the Alerus Center. The Carrington, North Dakota native was a star football player for UND…

N.D. Native And Former Minnesota Viking To Speak During UND Commencement Ceremonies

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — University of North Dakota Hall-of-Famer Jim Kleinsasser will give the main address for both graduate and undergraduate ceremonies at UND next month. The Carrington, North Dakota native played tight end at UND from 1995-98 and went on to play for the Minnesota Vikings from 1999 to 2011. In 2025, he was inducted into the National…

National Tight Ends Day: North Dakota Edition

LOCAL TIGHT END STARS SHARE THE THOUGHTS ON NATIONAL TIGHT ENDS DAY.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Head Coach for North Dakota football, Bubba Schweigert said this past Monday, “It’s National tight ends week?” Yes, coach Schweigert and anyone else who was unaware of this amazing holiday. National Tight Ends day originated a few years back to appreciate all that Tight Ends can do on the football field. They can make catches, run…