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NDSU offers Bison Strides equine therapy

This therapy allows individuals to receive therapy in a fun-filled and a not so typical therapy environment.

April 2, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D – (KVRR) – Get your boots and helmet and saddle up for a ride. “We see a lot of benefits for people of abilities who are riding,” North Dakota State Associate Professor Animal Sciences Dr. Erika Berg said. North Dakota State University offers equine activities and assisted therapies in a program called Bison Strides. The three programs within…

Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary Exhibit at Downtown Fargo Library

A traveling exhibit that connects the younger generation and the American revolution can now be found at the downtown Fargo Public Library.

April 1, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A traveling exhibit that connects the younger generation and the American revolution can be found at the downtown Fargo Public Library. You’ll be able to become familiar with who Hamilton was as a statesman and visionary. His life inspired discussion and controversy and helped shape the America that we live in 200 years after his death….

NDSU hosts first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus

About 600 people that are part of the NDSU community got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

March 31, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health partners with North Dakota State University to offer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines to students, faculty and staff. The first-ever COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus took place Wednesday at the SHAC. Gloomy skies weren’t overshadowing the excitement and hope filling the air on campus. “I know students were incredibly excited to have this opportunity to…

“Battle of Cents-es” Raises More Than $7,300 For NDSU Grad With Rare Cancer

March 31, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The 10th annual “Battle of the Cents-es” raises more than $7,300 for a NDSU grad battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The fundraising competition pitting the College of Engineering against the College of Health Professions was held last week. Teams earned positive points for change or Venmo donations while paper bills were subtracted from the…

Medical expert addresses COVID-19 vaccination concerns

Vaccine hesitancy is going to be I think one of our next major challenges in bringing this pandemic to heal."

March 30, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some people may be hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. “The World Health Organization has identified vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to global health since 2019,” NDSU Professor of Practice and Medical Director Dr. Paul Carson said. NDSU Medical Director Paul Carson says it’s something he does not take lightly. “We’re certainly…

NDSU-SDSU football game postponed to April 17

March 30, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Missouri Valley Football Conference has postponed the North Dakota State-South Dakota State football game scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D., due to positive COVID-19 test results and subsequent contact tracing in NDSU’s Tier 1 personnel, which consists of student-athletes, coaches, managers and staff….

NDSU president defends ties to Planned Parenthood

March 30, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO – The president of North Dakota State University says he won’t bow to political pressure or sanctions against the school for having ties to Planned Parenthood. University President Dean Bresciani says “it’s a matter of academic freedom.” The Legislature is pushing to prohibit the school from funneling federal grant money to Planned Parenthood for sex education in the state….

Students and community march to end hate against Asian Americans at NDSU

March 26, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Students at North Dakota State University come together to shed light on social issues plaguing our country. Stop Asian hate, black lives matter and love wins are some of the statements shared by student activists as they marched around campus for equality. In light of the recent spa shootings in Atlanta, the Asian American community and…

Program seeks to educate staff at assisted living facilities about COVID-19 vaccines

The first set of presentations took place at Bethany Retirement Living on University Drive

March 25, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A pilot program launched by NDSU aims to educate employees at assisted living facilities about the importance of getting vaccinated. Tiffeny Hestdalen is an Infection Preventionist for Bethany Retirement Living. As you can imagine, she’s kept busy this past year. “It’s been definitely a whirlwind. It’s really made us rethink everything that we’re doing and how…

2021 Spring Commencement: MSUM To Be Virtual

Also Plans for Concordia in Moorhead, NDSU & UND

March 24, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO-MOORHEAD-GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For a second year, MSUM will hold its spring commencement ceremonies virtually. President Anne Blackhurst says large in-person gatherings are still not allowed under guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the governor’s Executive Orders. MSUM will host four college-level virtual ceremonies May 13 and 14. Smaller ceremonies using a meeting format will allow graduates…