Gabriel Ostler, Author at KVRR Local News

West Fargo Fire Department Awards Ceremony

West Fargo Fire Department Honors Staff with Annual Awards

Department leadership said the ceremony was a good chance to celebrate the progress they've made in the past year.

December 4, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire Department took a break from their busy schedule on December 4 to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. They held their annual Awards Ceremony at their headquarters on 10th Avenue East. The department handed out several pieces of hardware – including one for 35 years of service to Deputy…

Somali Community Of Fargo Moorhead Reacts To Administration's Rhetoric

Fargo-Moorhead Somalis React to Administration’s Apparent Targeting

The government, at present, would have little legal ability to detain or deport those of Somali descent, but locals say hateful rhetoric has still raised tensions.

December 4, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Strong words from President Trump on December 3, alongside his promises to deploy ICE agents specifically to target Somali communities in Minnesota, has left the immigrant community in Moorhead feeling dismayed about the state of political discourse. “People are worried about discrimination. And about being targeted. And how their children will be treated at school,” said…

Service Held for Unclaimed Marine

Rickey Allen Boyd died about a year ago and no family members or friends came forth to claim his remains.

December 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many military veterans and other members of the Fargo-Moorhead community braved the cold on December 3 to honor a Marine who would have otherwise gone unclaimed. According to the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, the recently deceased Rickey Allen Boyd passed on without any known family or friends to take possession of his remains. The Guard then…

Tyrque Jones Arrested After Four Month Search

Fargo Police Department Holds News Conference Regarding Arrest of Tyrque Jones

The department says the arrest was made possible thanks to cooperation with a variety of agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service North Star Task Force based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

December 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Four months to the day that 19-year-old Azeem Holmes was killed in a shooting outside District 64 in Downtown Fargo, wanted suspect Tyrque Jones was finally apprehended – in somewhat anticlimactic fashion. “It was without incident. The only thing I can say is I think he tried to give a fake name when they dealt with…

Businesses Around Fargo Moorhead Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Business Owners Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Many owners say they feel embraced by the community - but that it's important that level of support remains consistent.

November 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Small Business Saturday was started as a holiday slash marketing initiative back in 2010 to encourage shoppers to keep their dollar local – as proprietors know what kind of impact that can have on a region’s economy. “With indie bookstores specifically, when you shop at an indie, over 29% of that purchase goes immediately back into…

Holiday Lights Sparkle at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

The Red River Valley Fair Association now owns and operates the Holiday Lights display that was formerly operated by the FM Sertoma Club in Lindenwood Park.

November 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The lights are also back on at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, and they’re bigger and brighter than ever. The Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds attraction is a mile-and-a-half long drive track that guides you through a carefully curated series of holiday lights. New additions this year include four separate light tunnels, and non-profit and…

Santa Village Returns to Rheault Farm

The holiday wonderland draws hundreds of families every Christmas season.

November 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of the metro’s most charming Christmas attractions is back open for business. Santa Village at Rheault Farm returned for its opening day this Saturday, November 29. The annual event, put on by the Fargo Park District, gives families the chance to decorate cookies, take horse-drawn carriage rides, and, of course, speak with Saint Nick himself….

Semi-Truck Catches Fire in Moorhead

It's unclear at this time what led to the blaze.

November 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Traffic was slowed in Moorhead Saturday evening after the cab of a semi-truck caught on fire. Crews responded to an area of I-94 near the 20th Street overpass to attend to the blaze. It appears to have affected the cab of the truck. Alongside firefighters, police officers were directing traffic around the scene. It has not…

UPDATE: 88-year-old man dead after McLean County crash identified as North Dakota entertainer

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is determining whether or not to press charges against the driver of the other vehicle.

November 29, 2025

Gabriel Ostler, KVRR Staff,

Gordy “Crazy Fingers” Lindquist / YouTubeMCLEAN CO., N.D. (KVRR 8PM 11/30/25 UPDATE) — Family members have identified the victim of a fatal crash on Friday afternoon as 88-year-old Gordy Lindquist. He was known affectionately as “Crazy Fingers” for his piano playing skills and was a mainstay at the annual Norsk Hostfest celebration in Minot. According to social media posts, Lindquist…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Looking for Driver of Hit-and-Run Vehicle

The juvenile driver of the car hit by the person in question sustained injuries as a result of the crash.

November 29, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

The image, provided by NDHP, of the Dodge Journey in question.CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run incident. NDHP says the collision took place just after 2:00 P.M. on November 25 near mile marker 72 on I-29. A Dodge Journey…

Author: Gabriel Ostler

West Fargo Fire Department Honors Staff with Annual Awards

Department leadership said the ceremony was a good chance to celebrate the progress they've made in the past year.

Fargo-Moorhead Somalis React to Administration’s Apparent Targeting

The government, at present, would have little legal ability to detain or deport those of Somali descent, but locals say hateful rhetoric has still raised tensions.

Service Held for Unclaimed Marine

Rickey Allen Boyd died about a year ago and no family members or friends came forth to claim his remains.

Fargo Police Department Holds News Conference Regarding Arrest of Tyrque Jones

The department says the arrest was made possible thanks to cooperation with a variety of agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service North Star Task Force based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

Business Owners Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Many owners say they feel embraced by the community - but that it's important that level of support remains consistent.

Holiday Lights Sparkle at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

The Red River Valley Fair Association now owns and operates the Holiday Lights display that was formerly operated by the FM Sertoma Club in Lindenwood Park.

Semi-Truck Catches Fire in Moorhead

It's unclear at this time what led to the blaze.

UPDATE: 88-year-old man dead after McLean County crash identified as North Dakota entertainer

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is determining whether or not to press charges against the driver of the other vehicle.

North Dakota Highway Patrol Looking for Driver of Hit-and-Run Vehicle

The juvenile driver of the car hit by the person in question sustained injuries as a result of the crash.

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