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North Dakota ethics commission chair to step down for out of state job

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Cynthia Lindquist is stepping down from chairing North Dakota Ethics Commission for an employment opportunity out of state. She has served as chair since last July. Lindquist was first appointed to the commission in 2019 and was reappointed to a four-year term in 2023. She currently serves as director, Tribal Initiatives & Collaborations, with UND….

Federal initiative to transform diabetes care for seniors at UND

Kouhyar Tavakolian, professor of Biomedical Engineering and director of UND’s Bioinnovation Zone, and graduate student Lina Bouakkaz demonstrate an AI device designed to predict and prevent serious diabetes-related complications. Photo by Joe Banish/UND Today.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — UND has landed a major award to use AI to predict and prevent serious diabetes-related complications before they require emergency care. The…

Former West Fargo police chief has high profile role in Guthrie investigation in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVRR) — There is a familiar name and face involved in investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, the mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savanna Guthrie. Heith Janke is the FBI Special Agent In Charge of the investigation out of the Phoenix office. Janke is the former police chief in West Fargo. He applied for the…

War hero and actor to speak at UND on Wednesday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A war hero and star of “All My Children” and “Dancing With The Stars” is going to speak on Wednesday at UND. U.S. Army Veteran J.R. Martinez will be speaking starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom and the public is invited. He will share his remarkable story and uplifting message in a…

UND hosts President of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — UND hosts the president of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector to discuss his perspectives on national security for the future. The event is connected to the ongoing second annual Space Operations Summit and as part of the university’s ongoing speaker series called “UND LEADS: Broad Perspectives on National Security”. Ben Davies with Northrop Grumman oversees…

Thousands of high school students enrolled in ‘dual credit’ courses in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING) – More than 6,000 North Dakota high school students are enrolled in college coursework. That’s called “dual credit” – as the students get credit for high school as well as college courses. That information was presented to the Legislature’s interim Education Committee, which has “dual credit” as one of its study areas. “Board policy requires…

RIVALRY WEEK: No. 8 North Dakota Hosts No. 13 Minnesota

The North Dakota vs. Minnesota rivalry renews this weekend at the Ralph.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -The ice at the Ralph Engelstad Arena is where North Dakota and Minnesota are set to renew one of college hockey’s most heated rivalries. UND-Minnesota is a matchup that shaped legends, sparked debates, and this weekend, will cement a new chapter in a story that never cools off. “A ton of respect for their program,” said…

Policy change allows UND, NDSU to offer dual-credit classes for high schoolers

Decision aims to give students more choices, but could bring financial hit to smaller colleges

University of North Dakota President Andy Armacost, left, speaks with State Board of Higher Education Chair Kevin Black on Sept. 23, 2025, in Minot North Dakota. The board approved a policy change allowing UND and North Dakota State University to offer dual-credit courses to high school students. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor / KVRR) —…

Longtime Grand Forks Herald columnist and viral Olive Garden review star dies at 99

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Marilyn Hagerty died this morning at the age of 99. She will forever be remembered as a dedicated Grand Forks Herald columnist and food critic, even though she claimed she wasn’t one. Hagerty made national headlines in 2012 and went on a whirlwind national media tour after her review of Olive Garden in Grand Forks…

Former UND player dies in Utah drowning

Courtesy: University of North Dakota, fightinghawks.comGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A former University of North Dakota basketball player died Saturday evening after drowning. It happened at the Blackridge Reservoir in Utah. Deng Mayar, 22, was reported struggling in the water. His body was later recovered. Mayar played as a forward with the Fighting Hawks for two seasons and was about…