FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is one of many states that operates the nationwide operation Job Corps with a small number of staff. On Tuesday, the only staff member left at the Fargo Job Corps office was told he was being laid off. “Literally learning on Friday, I’m going to lose my job sometime this week, and then learning…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State College and University system will freeze tuition next school year for most undergraduates. It was approved by state lawmakers, who did allow exceptions for programs with costs that “have increased due to extraordinary circumstances.” Among those five programs are some construction management courses at Minnesota State University-Moorhead and a computer network administration class…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Three local schools are teaming up to fill the void left behind by the closure of Tri-College University. NDSU, Concordia and MSUM are hosting high school counselors from the Twin Cities to visit each campus and experience the region. Admission teams from each university are offering up campus tours, panel discussions and a meal. The goal…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Last year, a new artificial intelligence minor was launched at NDSU. Ian King, who is a junior at the school, is one of those students that has added the new minor. This minor helps students broaden their understanding of AI, how it can be used and provides them hands-on experience with this ever-growing technique. These courses…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Parents in Fargo Public Schools are voicing their concerns and displeasure over the long-range planning. One of those parents, Crystal Whalen, says she has two kids that go to Jefferson Elementary which is in talks to merge with Lewis and Clark. Which could mean Jefferson closes. “A lot of our families walk because they don’t have…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Amid the teacher shortage crisis, Minnesota State University Moorhead looks to help out by having a ‘Become a Teacher’ day. The university gave local high school students a look at studying to become a teacher. Complete with guest speakers from current MSUM students and sitting in on college classes. “I’d say go for it,” said Keri…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College partnered with Fargo Moorhead International Potluck to provide food and resources for international students and the community. Fargo Moorhead International Potluck is a community group that connects with people through shared food and stories. All Tri-College students and international community members were invited, as well as the general public. There were guest speakers at…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – No matter how old you are, you can always achieve new dreams. Just ask 73-year-old, Daryl Fellbaum, who went back to college for the first time in decades. Fellbaum left the North Dakota State University in 1971 after work overtook his studies. “It’s lucky that I have this opportunity,” said Fellbaum. “In those days I wasn’t…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-Moorhead area high schoolers are getting an inside look at career options with various companies across the region. Nearly 4,000 students, most of them 9th graders, came to the Fargodome for the Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo to explore a wide variety of careers through fun and hands-on activities. They saw opportunities from aviation and…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As college students start their school year, they are already giving back to the community. Concordia College hosts its 30th annual ‘Hands for Change’ event. First-year and transfer students volunteered at about 25 locations across Fargo Moorhead. One of the locations was at Cobber Kids Daycare, where planter boxes were built for growing fruits and vegetables….
