PROGRAMMING

Teams Create Public Safety Programming in 24-Hour Hackathon

Programmers of all levels could compete

FARGO, N.D. — Hackers gathered to put their skills to the test and create something… all under deadline pressure. Six teams competed by building a computer program based on public safety. They can use tools like data sets and programming interfaces. The challenge is done in 24 hours, and top competitors will get prizes. It’s not necessary to be a master…

Fargo Public School District Gives Itself a Report Card

The "State of the Schools" address details how the district is performing and dealing with consistent growth

FARGO, ND — It’s that time of year again for the Fargo Public School District to give itself a report card. The State of the Schools addressed how they’re dealing with consistent growth while continuing to face social challenges. Since the district’s operations facility opened in July, superintendent Dr. Jeff Schatz said his schools are more efficient than ever. But…

MPR Celebrates 50 Years of Broadcasting with Open House at Concordia College

The public was invited to tour the KCCM studios in the basement of Concordia's Welcome Center

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota Public Radio made another stop in Moorhead as they celebrate 50 years of broadcasting. Concordia is proud to be the home to the second MPR station, KCCM, which began in 1971. The public was invited to tour the KCCM studios in the basement of Concordia’s Welcome Center. Station personnel took the opportunity to meet their listening…