Author: Gabriel Ostler

Fargo Police Department Seeks Community Engagement, Feedback

The department plans to meet with residents of every beat in the city.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department is attempting to engage more directly with the people they protect. To that end, they held a community meeting at the Fargo Parks Sports Center the evening of November 19. The city is broken up into 5 beats, and this meeting concerned beat 4, which covers the area south of I-94 and…

Pangea Cultural Festival Celebrates 30 Years

The event began in 1994, but has seen major growth in the past decade.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – “The musical traditions from all around the world – they’re going to get your toes tapping,” said Markus Krueger of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Krueger could be seen at the 30th iteration of Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures representing his Scottish heritage with his family’s tartan. He said Pangea always blows him away…

Winter Clothing Drive Raises Awareness of Lack of Warming Stations

Event organizers say they've not received any indication from either city government where they plan to hold warming stations this winter.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – With the cold weather drawing nearer, it’s becoming increasingly more important for folks in need to have proper winter gear – especially with a lot of uncertainty regarding warming stations. The Fargo-Moorhead Mutual Aid & Direct Action Network held a Winter Clothing Drive at the Moorhead Public Library on Saturday. Organizers collected hundreds of socks, mittens,…

Seventh Small Business Expo Brings Cheer to Holiday Shoppers

Over 60 vendors filled the convention center space at the Hilton Garden Inn.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, and Love Your Local is attempting to give folks every opportunity to keep their dollar in the community. The organization held its seventh Small Business Expo, this time at the Hilton Garden Inn. There were over 60 vendors selling everything from apparel to collectibles and fresh-baked…

Holiday with Heart Retail Event Brings Seasonal Cheer to Girl Scouts

There were craft-making activities in addition to the sales at the Dakota Horizons retail location.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local Girl Scouts are gearing up for the holiday season – and a big cookie-related announcement. This Saturday, the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons retail location held their Holiday with Heart event. Anything you could fit in a stocking was 20% off, and shoppers who spent more than $75 received a free surprise. There was also a…

4 Luv of Dog Showcases “Oneder” Dogs for Adoption

These dogs prefer to be the only animal in a home, which can make them more difficult to place.

This is Valais!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 4 Luv of Dog rescue held another of their Meet the Pups events – but this one focused on a specific type of adoptable dog. The rescue calls them “Oneder” dogs – dogs that prefer to be the only pet within a home. They were on display Sunday, November 16 at the Fargo Air…

Grain elevator fire in Mayville, ND is contained, people asked to limit water use

The fire began just before 8 P.M. on Friday, November 14.

MAYVILLE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A massive fire broke out last night at O’Brien Seed in Mayville that had firefighters from multiple departments fighting the blaze for hours. Compounding the problem were winds that carried embers from the scene. Fire crews and homeowners were hosing down homes within an eight- to nine-block radius of the elevator to help prevent further spread…

Man Shot in Foot in North Fargo Incident

Three teens are now in custody in relation to the shooting.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department says they have taken three teens into custody following an early morning incident that left one man with a gunshot wound in his foot. FPD says they received reports of a shooting in the 1100 block of 3rd Street North just before 2:00 A.M. on Sunday, November 16. Witnesses claimed several people…

Moorhead Woman Arrested for Domestic Assault

The victim of the attack was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Police Department says they have made an arrest in connection with an assault that led to the hospitalization of a 53-year-old woman. Authorities say they responded to the 1800 block of 20th Street South to assist Sanford Ambulance with a medical call. Officers on scene determined there was evidence of an assault taking place….

Grand Forks International Adds New Daily Route to Twin Cities

With a fourth daily flight to MSP, GFK says they're approaching their 2019 levels of service.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The City of Grand Forks has announced that Delta Airlines is adding a fourth daily flight from Grand Forks International to Minneapolis-St. Paul International. Officials say this brings GFK “closer” to its 2019 levels of service. “The restoration of a fourth daily Delta Connection flight is a big step towards rebuilding and growing our air…