BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden highlighted a bill focused on banning cell phone usage in North Dakota schools. The concerns brought to attention were focused on students’ mental health and lack of attention to their peers and teachers. 72% of K-12 teachers have admitted that cell phone usage has caused great distractions for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Trump Administration – and its new Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon – have made it clear they know they cannot unilaterally shutter the DOE. “It is set up by the United States Congress and we work with Congress,” said McMahon during a confirmation hearing. “It clearly cannot be shut down without it.” But that doesn’t…
Schools: Bagley Public Schools : Two hours late on Monday, December 9. *** Clearbrook-Gonvick Schools: Opening 2 hours late on Monday, December 9. Food Service will not be serving breakfast. *** Fosston Public School: Opening Late Monday 2 Hours *** Greenbush-Middle River School: School and buses will be 2 hours late Monday, December 9. *** Lake Park Audubon School District: Two…
MOORHEAD (KVRR) – There is a lot of history and pride connected to the old Moorhead High School, as people say goodbye as crews have started taking down the building. Piece by piece the old school is being torn down as demolition began Tuesday. Moorhead High was constructed in 1967, and has been a part of the community for over…
WEST FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – The $147 million bond referendum from West Fargo Public schools did not pass. There were 1,915 votes for yes and 1,926 for no. This referendum would have allowed for funding of equal opportunity measures, student and staff safety, and expansions in West Fargo. Heritage Middle and Horace High Schools were major targets for expansions. The…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum is making it clear that North Dakota schools will not make it mandatory to get the COVID-19 vaccine to attend school. At the end of the week, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices added the vaccine to the 2023 childhood and adult immunization schedules. The CDC also made it clear that whether…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The CDC is pushing back on a claim being made by some conservatives about mandated COVID-19 vaccines for schools. It’s advisory committee on Thursday voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedules for both children and adults. But the CDC says whether schools require the COVID vaccine can only be made at the state…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Area Public Schools may cancel sporting events because of a lack of bus drivers. The Moorhead Spuds Twitter account calls it “uncharted territory.” “This includes parents, grandparents,etc… They would get paid to drive to the games!” the account tweeted. Spuds… We are in unchartered territory… Over the next few days we will likely cancel games…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota Department of Transportation says there is currently no timeline to open roadways across central and western parts of the state. I-94 will remain closed from Jamestown to the Montana border overnight. As of 1 p.m. Thursday, blowing snow was making it extremely difficult for teams to clear roads and they’ve moved resources to assist…
FARGO (KVRR) – Extra police are on patrol at Fargo and West Fargo public schools today in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the nation on Friday, Dec. 17. The social media threats had many educators on edge as they circulated in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Michigan which has…
