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Tri-College University Marks 40 Years Serving Students in F-M Area

The program is a partnership between five colleges in the metro

September 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — NDSU, Concordia College and MSUM celebrated the partnership they’ve had for more than 40 years. Their Tri-College University has allowed eligible students enrolled in any one of the universities to take classes at other schools for no additional cost. The program supports more than 35,000 students every year. NDSU officials said part of the reason the program has…

MSUM is Going Green with New Plastic Bag Recycling Program

All of the bags must be clean, dry and free from any food residue

September 19, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM is trying to reduce their carbon footprint through a plastic bag recycling competition. For the next six months, the university will try to collect 500 pounds of plastic bags. All of the bags must be clean, dry and free from any food residue. Everything from grocery to newspaper sleeves will be accepted. If MSUM reaches…

Vigil for Savanna Greywind Held on MSUM Campus

Anyone attending was encouraged to wear red in honor of Savanna

August 25, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The American Indian Student Association at MSUM is bringing the community together with a vigil on campus. More than 100 people showed up to the prayer ceremony to show their condolences for the family and to unite as a community. Anyone attending was encouraged to wear red in honor of Savanna. The prayer circle brought all different…

Community Turns Out for Solar Eclipse 2017

At both MSUM and the Zoo, viewing glasses were sold out early, but that didn't stop everyone from sharing with one another

August 21, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s the phenomenon that hasn’t been seen in the United States for decades. Here in the F-M area, people of all ages had a lot to say about the solar eclipse. There are several solar eclipse viewing parties right here in the F-M area. At MSUM, hundreds of people gathered around, looking at the sun through glasses,…

KVRR Roundtable: MSUM Football Preview

KVRR Sports team preview the upcoming football season for MSUM.

August 18, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (MSUM Dragons Athletics) — The Dragons are beginning their seventh season under the direction of Head Coach Steve Laqua. MSUM opens the regular season on Sept. 2 at Augustana. MSUM returns nine starters on offense and seven on defense from last year’s team that finished 7-4, which was the Dragons’ most victories in a season since 1999. MSUM returns 45…

MSUM Move In Day 2017

students get ready for new school year with welcome week

August 17, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some would say college is the best four years of your life. For many students at MSUM, their journey is just beginning. “I’m super excited for new friends, new adventures and the bunch of different classes I’ll be taking,” said freshman Ruth Goedtke. MSUM’s welcome week is here, bringing new and returning students to campus. The Dragon…

MSUM’S Planetarium Holding Eclipse Event on Campus

They ordered 10,000 protective eye glasses for the big event and they are all gone

August 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM’s Planetarium and Bookstore have run out of protective eye glasses for the eclipse on Monday. They ordered 10,000 protective eye glasses for the big event and they are all gone. According to USA Today, stores across the country have sold out of special eclipse-watching glasses as well. MSUM will hold its eclipse viewing event on…

Demetrius Carr Ready to Take the Reins of MSUM Football

Carr is the expected starting quarterback in 2017.

August 16, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM is preparing for what could be its most successful football season in recent memory. The Dragons bring back significant talent from the team that went 7-4 a year ago. On the offensive side, quarterback Demetrius Carr is not battling for a starting job for the first time. After Jake Hodge was injured last year, it opened the door…

Prepping for a Tradition: MSUM’s Big Fireworks Show

MSUM is hosting their annual fireworks at Nemzek Field

July 4, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM will be hosting their annual fireworks show at Nemzek Field, complete with a Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome concert. A dynamite fireworks show is no simple task and MSUM’s firework production requires time and accuracy for booming results. “It started this morning,” said David Hunstad, the executive director for the Moorhead Business Association. “We’re here right at about…

More Wildlife on the Metro’s Roadways: Biologist Explains Why

Mild winters, city expansion and seasonal breeding are just a few of the reasons for more inner-city wildlife

July 4, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Locals are noticing more wildlife along our roads and in our neighborhoods. “I have my cat out there with me and he’s chasing all these rabbits, squirrels, and birds,” said Scott Wieber of South Fargo. “He’s got a few and I had to take them out of his mouth.” Badgers, Canada geese and turkeys seem to be on…