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Minnesota State University Moorhead holds Constitution Day

MOORHEAD, MINN (KVRR) – MSUM celebrated Constitution Day which marks the signing of the Constitution in 1787. Since 2004, September 17th has been a day for people to commemorate the signing and learn more about our founding document. MSUM had several displays to pay tribute to the important day in our country’s history. Dr. Paul Kramer spoke about Constitutional issues…

University system, Teamsters union reach tentative contract agreement

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Just in time for the start of the school year, the Minnesota State University System, represented by Teamsters Local 320, reaches an agreement including wage increases, averting a strike. The tentative agreement also requires the college and university system to conduct an equity and compensation study. Members will start voting on the new agreement in late…

Hundreds of volunteers including MSUM President help students move in

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The newest president of MSUM, Tim Downs, and more than one hundred volunteers helped move students onto campus. Volunteers helped students load things in carts and carry them up to their new dorms for the year. Once moved in, they are invited to social events including a cosmic glow party, scavenger hunt, and an all student…

MSUM faculty members gather for an informational picket

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — About fifty MSUM faculty members gathered for an informational picket over the contract battle between Teamsters Local 320 and the Minnesota State University system. Administrative faculty from admissions, athletics, and international studies showed up to picket. The employees who marched either took vacation or a lunch break for it. Event coordinators say the main goal is…

Memorial honoring black Civil War veteran to be placed at MSUM

How many stories like this are forgotten throughout American history?

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM is commemorating one of the first black Civil War veterans in the area with a statue. Felix Battles was a Union soldier born into slavery in Tennessee and moved to Mississippi during his childhood. Sometime before 1860, he gained his freedom by likely escaping and moving north to Iowa. In 1864, he was one of…

Pioneer UND women’s basketball coach Dee Watson dies at 80

Watson also coached basketball and track & field at Moorhead State University 

Dee WatsonGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KNOX) – The first head coach of the UND women’s basketball team has died. Dee Watson died Thursday, July 27 at her home in Lengby, Minnesota. She was 80. Watson led the UND program from 1974 to 1979, posting a record of 54-and-72. She guided the team to its first two winning seasons. Watson also coached field…

University of Minnesota announces it will not use race or family legacy in admission process

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of Minnesota has announced it will no longer consider race or family legacy for its admissions. Under the new policy, the university will not use race, ethnicity, family attendance, or employment as “context factors.” Applications will still ask for this optional information for recruitment and communication purposes, but it will not be used in…

Moorhead Council Member Steve Lindaas Resigns for Role in Federal Government

Moorhead City Council Member Steve LindaasMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Changes are coming to the Moorhead City Council. It has accepted the resignation of Ward 4 Council Member Steve Lindaas and declared the seat vacant. The MSUM physics professor is leaving to work with the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. But he told the council he will return to Moorhead….