Author: Gabriel Ostler

Hit and Run
Local News, Minnesota News

Tractor Totaled in Train Accident

The driver of the tractor was said to have only sustained minor injuries.
Gabriel Ostler,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – A 67-year-old man from Henning, Minnesota, has luckily only suffered minor injuries after his tractor was struck by a train northwest of the city. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that just before 2 A.M. on November 13, the man was driving his tractor, headed east on 290th Street. As he approached the…

Ndsu Named College Of Distinction For 2025 26
Education, Local News, North Dakota News

North Dakota State University Named College of Distinction for 2025-26

University staff say they're especially proud of their recent progress in the areas of career development and educational opportunity for those in the military.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University prides itself on a great many things – be it the on-field success of the Bison, the accomplishments of its alumni, or the campus atmosphere they’ve cultivated. Now, they have one more feather to stick in their collective cap. “This really is a celebration of all the work and the commitment we…

Sticker Shock From Grocery Store Prices
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

$9+ Box of Cereal Causes Shoppers to Question Rising Prices

Those representing farmers say that their side is certainly not the one making significant profit.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “One of the things that was brought out was the 9 dollar and 29 cent box of Wheaties,” said Dan Wogsland, former executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association. “Out of that 9 dollars and 29 cents, only 17 cents goes to the farmer.” The price of that cereal is sure turning the heads…

Fgo City Commission
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

City Commission Considers Excluding Public Comment Portion from Broadcasts

Three city commissioners who spoke with KVRR News said they were not warned about Mahoney's decision in advance, and indicated they oppose the decision.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission appears willing to discuss a change-of-course to a policy announced by Mayor Tim Mahoney to discontinue livestreaming public comments during city commission meetings. Mahoney made the announcement that the city would stop including that portion in its live broadcasts of meetings. The public comment section would still exist, it just wouldn’t be…

Bundle Up Your Baby Bump Helps Families In Need
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Bundle Up Your Baby Bump Seeks to Help Needy Families for the Colder Months

The biannual event saw a spike in attendance with many concerned about the suspension of SNAP benefits.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Catholic Charities of North Dakota first sensed that families in the Fargo-Moorhead area were in need during the pandemic – and their biannual event, Bundle Up Your Baby Bump, has been occurring ever since. This one, held at Trinity Lutheran Elementary in West Fargo, is the 9th item giveaway. With the uncertainty over SNAP benefits…

Bounce in the Valley II
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Bounce in the Valley Returns to Red River Fairgrounds

The four-day event has so far drawn well over 1,500 attendees.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bounce in the Valley has returned to the Red River Fairgrounds, giving kids a way to stay active even as it gets colder outside. The inflatable extravaganza began on Friday, November 7 at the Butler Machinery Arena. Over 20 inflatables are filling the main space, with other activities like caricature drawing available as well. The…

Moorhead Antique Mall
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Break-In at Moorhead Antique Mall Being Investigated

The Moorhead Police Department says they do not yet have any suspects in custody.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Police in Moorhead are still investigating a burglary at the Moorhead Antique Mall. According to the mall’s post on Facebook, the break-in happened sometime late Friday evening or early Saturday morning. The glass of the right front door was shattered, and at least two coin cases inside were shattered as well. The store has been re-opened…

Prairie Boutique
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Prairie Boutique Returns for 44th Installment

The highly curated craft show and vintage market has been in Horace for a little over a decade now.
Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – The early Winter chill has put people in the mood for holiday items – and there might have been no better place to get them than at the Prairie Boutique. It was the 44th annual boutique, which has been at the Community Center in Horace for the past 12 years. From 8 A.M. to 4 P.M….

Farming
Agriculture, Local News, North Dakota News

Applications for Automation Tax Credits Re-Opened

The North Dakota Department of Commerce will help businesses looking to invest in automation if the business can prove it will be beneficial.
Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Businesses in North Dakota that are looking to invest in automation now have the ability to receive assistance from the state’s Department of Commerce. The NDDoC has announced that the Automation Tax Credit (ATC) Program Portal is now open for applications. Applicants must be a primary sector business and must demonstrate that investing in automation would…

Roman James Poitra
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Inmate Escapes from Bismarck Prison

Authorities say 38-year-old Roman James Poitra was scheduled for release in January of 2028.
Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Authorities are searching for a fugitive who walked away from a minimum-security correctional facility and may be headed towards the Devils Lake area. According to the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 38-year-old Roman James Poitra walked away from the Missouri River Correctional Center just after 11 A.M. on November 8. Missouri River is an…

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