Author: Gabriel Ostler

Gourmet Soup Kitchen
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Churches United Hosts Annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen

The fundraiser is one of the organization's most critical events, especially leading into the cold winter months.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The soup was flowing tonight at the Dakota Medical Foundation, with community chefs contributing unique recipes for a great cause. It was the annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen event put on by Churches United. The Moorhead-based nonprofit is in a much better financial state than they were in 2024, but they still can use all the help…

Sen. Cramer Asks Doj To Continue Investigation Into Meat Processing Monopoly
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Sen. Cramer Asks DOJ to Continue Investigation into Beef Markets

The probe initially began in 2020 under the first Trump administration, but interest in the subject has picked up recently in the wake of the announcement that more cattle would be imported from Argentina.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many folks are aware that major corporations have a disproportionate amount of control over some resources and consumer products. What they may not know is that beef is right up there in terms of quasi-monopolies. “There are four packers in the country that produce about 85% of the finished product,” explained Senator Kevin Cramer. Allegations of…

Dickinson State, Ndsu Announce Academic Partnership To Increase Pharmacy Education
Education, Local News, North Dakota News

NDSU, Dickinson State Team Up to Provide Western North Dakota with Pharmacy Education

North Dakota State University currently has the only school of pharmacy in the entire state. Now, students at DSU will have access to that program.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dickinson State University and NDSU are teaming up to bring pharmacological education to western North Dakota. Those involved with the creation of the partnership says the need for pharmacists in that area of the state is dire. “People are reporting things like that they haven’t been able to take a vacation for themselves because there’s no-one…

New Chapter For Local Bookstore
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

New Chapter for Local Bookstore

Facing an uncertain future in their Roberts Alley location, Ferguson Books decided to move under the roof of Daily's Market and rebrand as Fergie's Bookshops.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It is a short walk across Roberts Alley from the former location of Ferguson Books to the back door of Daily’s Market. But that tiny trek was actually a momentous decision to make for small business owner Dane Ferguson. Ferguson Books had only been in Roberts Alley for about a year, having previously been located in…

Dear NICU Mama
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Halloween Pictures for NICU Babies and their Families

Dear NICU Mama set up near the JC Penney fountain in West Acres and snapped adorable photos all morning and afternoon.
Gabriel Ostler,

Credit: Dear NICU Mama on FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families that wanted to show off their getups were able to get professional pictures taken at West Acres for a good cause. Dear NICU Mama set up a photo studio near the JCPenney fountain on Saturday. All the proceeds from the pictures they sold went right back to the organization, which…

Fargo Record Fair
Business, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo Record Fair Gets Another Spin at Brewhalla

There were thousands of records, CDs, and other forms of music memorabilia available for purchase.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Music lovers and physical media collectors flocked to Brewhalla this weekend to get their hands on some antique vinyl. It was the Fargo Record Fair on October 25, and hundreds of people came through The Magic Factory looking for records and other music souvenirs. There were at least 30 separate vendors selling their items across 50…

Treat Street
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Sheyenne Turns into Treat Street in West Fargo

West Fargo Events wanted to make sure that kids had a safe, concentrated area to get all the candy they possibly could.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The main drag of downtown West Fargo was teeming with trick-or-treaters on Saturday – and local businesses and organizations were eager to hand out candy. West Fargo Events blocked off a large portion of Sheyenne Street and turned it into “Treat Street” from 1 to 3 P.M. Over 40 tables were set up to dole…

Nerdyween
Business, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Nerdyween Combines Halloween With All Things Pop Culture

There were vendors, activities - and Superman even stopped by.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One local hobby shop decided that they didn’t want to just hand out candy for Halloween. So Paradox Comics-N-Cards hosted Nerdyween on Saturday! All visitors got a free bag of comic books, in trick-or-treating style, and there were also Halloween-themed discounts on merchandise. There were vendors outside, and costume contests taking place the entire day. Paradox…

Red River Market
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Red River Market Wraps Up for the Season

Folkways now turns its attention towards other seasonal events, like Christkindlmarkt.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s finally a wrap for the season for one of Downtown Fargo’s premier recurring events. Saturday was the final day of the Red River Market, put together by Folkways and held in and around Broadway Square. The season went out in style, with a Fall cooking demonstration and a Thriller-inspired dance performance by FM Ballet. Folkways…

Crash
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

One Killed, Four Injured in Rollover Crash in Dickinson

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver of the vehicle, who was killed, was not wearing their seatbelt.
Gabriel Ostler,

DICKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) – A single-vehicle rollover crash in Dickinson has claimed the life of one young man while injuring four other people. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says that at approximately 3 A.M. (Mountain Time) on October 25, a 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling on 8th Street SW near the golf course in Dickinson. The driver failed to…

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