Erik Svenson

Reporter · Fargo, ND

Erik Svenson is a passionate arts journalist with over five years of experience in cultural reporting. He graduated from Minnesota State University and has worked for various arts publications in the region, highlighting local artists and events.

11 stories from Erik Svenson in Fargo

South Dakota grasslands under a bright blue sky

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South Dakota Second Century Habitat Fund Receives Nearly $8 Million for Statewide Grassland Initiative

In the rolling hills of South Dakota, where the golden waves of grass sway gently under the expansive blue sky, a new initiative is set to breathe life into the very heart of the state’s agricultural and ecological landscape. The Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) has been awarded nearly $8 million...

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High school football players in action during a game

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Minnesota and North Dakota High School Football Scores

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, the roar of the crowd echoed across the football fields of North Dakota and Minnesota. Under the glow of stadium lights, young athletes poured their hearts into the game, fueled by dreams of glory and community pride. On Friday, October...

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LeBron James in action during a Philadelphia 76ers game

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NBA roundup: LeBron James delivers late as Sixers get by Knicks

As the clock wound down in a tightly contested matchup, the atmosphere in the Wells Fargo Center crackled with anticipation. The Philadelphia 76ers, buoyed by the presence of their veteran leader, LeBron James, faced off against the New York Knicks in an exhilarating NBA Cup opener. With the game...

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Stephen Curry leading the Warriors to victory against the Lakers

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Warriors escape 25-point hole behind Stephen Curry’s 31, top Lakers

In the heart of the Chase Center, the air crackled with anticipation as the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans decked in blue and gold roared with fervor, their hopes pinned on the shoulders of one man: Stephen Curry. As the game unfolded, a palpable tension filled...

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Fargo Davies football team celebrating victory in the playoffs

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Prep highlights: Fargo Davies advances in Division 3A playoffs; Costello hits milestone for DGF volleyball

The crisp autumn air was filled with the electric energy of anticipation as Fargo Davies took to the field, the stakes high and the hopes even higher. On a chilly Friday night, the roar of the crowd crescendoed as Gabe Melland broke through the Bismarck defense with a stunning 57-yard run,...

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Fans in Fargo eagerly await the Vikings vs. Lions NFL matchup.

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Vikings and Lions match up NFL’s stingiest defense vs. high-scoring offense in NFC North showdown

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over the bustling streets of Fargo, anticipation crackled in the air like the static before a storm. In homes and sports bars alike, fans adorned in purple and gold or Honolulu blue eagerly prepared for an epic clash that would unfold in the...

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US measles cases rise to 4,852, CDC says

Oct 30 (Reuters) The US CDC on Friday reported 4,852 measles cases in the country as of October 29, up ‌264 cases from the previous update. Here are key details: • Hospitalizations linked to measles this year stood at 511, representing 11% ‌of all reported cases, ⁠according to the ⁠Centers for...

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How to watch NDSU play UTEP on Saturday

FARGO — North Dakota State's game against UTEP on Saturday, Oct. 31 will be broadcast on WDAY-TV locally with Dom Izzo providing the play-by-play. The game is slated for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. The game will also be available on ABC affiliates in North...

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Moorhead artist's horror graphic novel brings hunt for Bigfoot to northern Minnesota

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Every November for two decades, Dirk Eidsmoe would go out to the woods, climb into a deer stand, sit and wait. And wait and wait and wait. He d sit for hours, watching and listening, waiting for the right deer to cross his path. While he waited, he also thought about how he could...

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Puma narrows 2026 operating loss forecast amid softer consumer demand

Oct 30 (Reuters) German sportswear maker Puma narrowed the guidance for its 2026 operating loss on Friday, with the midpoint ‌of the range weakening slightly amid muted consumer demand. The company now expects an operating loss of €80 million to €130 million ($89 ‌million to $145 million) in...

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Underused Vikings star Justin Jefferson won’t take the bait

The generational talent of star receiver Justin Jefferson is undeniable. It looks as if he s gliding while running routes. He can somehow maintain full speed in and out of breaks. And he regularly turns a 50-50 ball into an 80-20 ball at the catch point. As gifted as he is on the field, however,...

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