Gabriel Ostler, Author at KVRR Local News

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

North Dakota Advocacy Groups Band Together to Form HOPE Project

HOPE, in this case, is an acronym which stands for Healing, Outreach, Prevention, and Empowerment.

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Advocacy groups in North Dakota are teaming up in a collective effort to try and combat sexual exploitation in the state. The newly founded North Dakota HOPE project held its first live-streamed media conference the morning of January 8. HOPE, in this instance, is an acronym for Healing, Outreach, Prevention, and Empowerment. The group is a…

Fargo City Commission Grants More Time To 3 Volunteer Committees On Chopping Block

Fargo City Commission Opts to Keep Three Volunteer Commissions

By a three-to-two vote, the commissioners decided to give the Arts & Culture, Native American, and Human Rights commissions two months to come up with reconfiguration proposals.

January 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Native American, Arts & Culture, and Human Rights commissions made it through the evening, but they’re not out of the woods just yet. Even just the decision to keep those commissions alive for a little while longer was certainly a contentious one. Commissioner Michelle Turnberg was one person not pleased by her colleagues’ conclusion, as…

Bonanzaville Receives Federal Grant to Help with Inventory Organization

Bonanzaville leadership says they have about 30,000 artifacts in one particular building that are in desperate need of sorting and cataloguing.

January 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville has received their first-ever federal grant, aimed at helping the historical society organize a huge surplus of artifacts. The grant is a three-year funding injection from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Right now, Bonanzaville holds an estimated 30,000 artifacts in an external overflow storage area known as Building 16. The grant money…

New Year's Resolutions In The Fargo Moorhead Area

New Year’s Resolutions in Fargo-Moorhead: How to Stay Realistic and Committed

Anecdotal evidence says we up North are a results-driven people who can be hard on ourselves. Experts say to stay patient and forgiving when pursuing one's goals.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the New Year comes new resolve to formulate goals and put increased effort into self-improvement. In Fargo-Moorhead, though, the weather may make those good intentions easier envisioned than executed. David Ernst of Anytime Fitness says that Northern cold does sometimes delay gym resolutions. “When it’s 20 below zero, you’re not too motivated to leave the…

“Log the Sauna” Returns to Drekker for Entire Month of January

The Scandinavian sauna experience was so popular last year they decided to add more dates this time around.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Those looking for an authentic Scandinavian sauna experience now have the entire month of January to get sweaty. Last year, Folkways brought their wood-fired barrel sauna to Drekker for one weekend in February. This time around, due to popular demand, the sauna will be at the taproom for the entire month. Groups of up to six…

Vikings Legend Tommy Kramer Makes Appearance in West Fargo

Kramer's meet-and-greet was free, but the proceeds from any memorabilia purchased for Tommy to sign went to a cat rescue in Minnesota.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings legend Tommy Kramer stopped by a local establishment this weekend to meet fans and raise money for a good cause. The quarterback, perhaps best known for the “Miracle at the Met”, did a meet-and-greet at Shy Bar in West Fargo from 4 to 6 P.M. on January 3. Pictures and signatures were free,…

“Frozen 600” Allows Local Archers to Compete for Scholarship Money

This is the third year of the nationwide competition, which has grown to include 28 locations, including Fargo.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Young archers from the F-M area strung up their bows this weekend in the name of friendly competition – and also for the chance to win some scholarship money. The Frozen 600 is part of the National Archery Scholarship tour, sponsored by the Easton Foundation. 28 cities across the country host events and submit their…

Fargo Man Makes Threats Towards Local Hotel, Arrested by Red River SWAT Team

Authorities say 45-year-old Luther Brewington made multiple threats towards the hotel and the guests inside.

January 3, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after making threats authorities deemed credible due to his criminal history. Officials say that calls regarding the behavior of 45-year-old Luther Brewington began to pour in just before 10:00 P.M. on January 2. Brewington was allegedly making threats regarding a local hotel and the people inside. Police officers later located…

Pursuit in Grand Forks County Ends in Possible Suicide

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Titan Newton of Oregon.

January 2, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A driver in Grand Forks County is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a pursuit in the early evening of January 2. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says that they received reports of an erratic driver just after 5:30 P.M. A trooper was soon able to locate the vehicle in question at mile…

Author: Gabriel Ostler

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

Fargo City Commission Opts to Keep Three Volunteer Commissions

By a three-to-two vote, the commissioners decided to give the Arts & Culture, Native American, and Human Rights commissions two months to come up with reconfiguration proposals.

Bonanzaville Receives Federal Grant to Help with Inventory Organization

Bonanzaville leadership says they have about 30,000 artifacts in one particular building that are in desperate need of sorting and cataloguing.

New Year’s Resolutions in Fargo-Moorhead: How to Stay Realistic and Committed

Anecdotal evidence says we up North are a results-driven people who can be hard on ourselves. Experts say to stay patient and forgiving when pursuing one's goals.

“Log the Sauna” Returns to Drekker for Entire Month of January

The Scandinavian sauna experience was so popular last year they decided to add more dates this time around.

Vikings Legend Tommy Kramer Makes Appearance in West Fargo

Kramer's meet-and-greet was free, but the proceeds from any memorabilia purchased for Tommy to sign went to a cat rescue in Minnesota.

“Frozen 600” Allows Local Archers to Compete for Scholarship Money

This is the third year of the nationwide competition, which has grown to include 28 locations, including Fargo.

Fargo Man Makes Threats Towards Local Hotel, Arrested by Red River SWAT Team

Authorities say 45-year-old Luther Brewington made multiple threats towards the hotel and the guests inside.

Pursuit in Grand Forks County Ends in Possible Suicide

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Titan Newton of Oregon.

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