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Fargo Athlete chasing an Olympic dream

One fargo athlete sees his dreams come true as he heads to Beijing to represent America in the Winter Olympics competing in Biathlon.

January 23, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- When preparation meets dedication, Olympian Paul Schommer is trying to get us to chase our dreams like he’s doing. “Growing up I never saw myself as that good of an athlete. I grew up in a place like Fargo in Appleton, Wisconsin where football, basketball, baseball, were the big sports. So because I wasn’t good at them…

Warroad Native, Olympic Gold Medalist Marvin Advocate to Grow Women’s Hockey in America

KVRR's Clare Allen has the story

June 25, 2021

Clarissa Allen,

FARGO, N.D. — Three time Olympian and gold medalist Gigi Marvin is a part of the movement for women’s hockey and is hoping to bring more changes to the sport. “We have so many role models for guys but its so different when you see someone who looks like you going out there and I have teammates who gave birth…

Lamoureux Twins To Speak At TEDxFargo

Jocelyne and Monique were members of the gold medal winning USA Women's Hockey Team

July 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Olympic gold medal winners will be featured at this year’s TEDxFargo. The Lamoureux twins, Jocelyne and Monique, were members of the gold medal winning Team USA Women’s Hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics. The North Dakota natives are on the long list of featured speakers during TEDxFargo on July 26 at the Fargo Civic Center. Here is…