Author: Gabriel Ostler

North Dakota State Legislature Prepares For Effects Of Term Limits
Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Survey Conducted to Help North Dakota State Legislature Prepare for Term Limit Impacts

The consultants pulled data and anecdotal evidence from a variety of sources, including other states in the U.S. with similar term limits.
Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The ballot measure that enacted term limits in North Dakota capped tenure in the North Dakota House and Senate at eight years each and limited the governor of the state to two terms in office. Those lawmakers then hired Garty Consulting, LLC, to study the impact of those limits as they prepare for the first legislators…

First Mayoral Debate Of 2026 In Fargo Introduces Candidates To Public
Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

First Mayoral Debate in 2026 Gives Audience Look at Candidates

The city of Fargo is certain to have a new mayor for the first time in over a decade as Dr. Tim Mahoney has reached his term limit.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Swaths of prospective voters packed the Fargo Theatre on the evening of April 21st to see the mayoral contenders in action. Four come with connections to Fargo city government – three current commissioners and the Chair of the Human Rights Commission – and one has served in the North Dakota State Legislature since 2012. All sought…

Celebrating Women in Music
Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Concert Celebrates Women in Local Music Scene

"Celebrating Women in Music" featured everything from Alanis Morissette tribute material to a student band from MSUM.
Gabriel Ostler,

DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – A special concert held this weekend shined the spotlight on women in the Fargo-Moorhead music scene. “Celebrating Women in Music” took place at the TAK Music Venue in Dilworth. Longtime organizer of the event Deb Jenkins recently stepped aside, leading Kari Marie to take up the mantle. She says that there were times, coming up in…

Minnesota Bonding Bill
Minnesota News, Moorhead, Politics / Elections

State Legislators, Local Leaders Call for Bonding Bill to be Passed in 2026

Numerous Minnesota mayors cited desperately important infrastructure projects as the primary reason they needed this legislation to pass.
Gabriel Ostler,

DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – Minnesota state Senator Rob Kupec gathered local mayors and other officials for a news conference Sunday with the goal of gathering support for a bonding bill. The conference was held at the Dilworth Fire House as an example of what bonding bills can accomplish, as about half of the fire house’s $9 million price tag was…

Paradox Comic Show
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Paradox Branches Out to Brewhalla for Comic-Con

The Paradox Comic Show represented a chance for the store - and local creatives - to reach a wider audience.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Comic enthusiasts and fans of all things nerdy were treated to a slice of the Comic-Con experience this Sunday at Brewhalla. Paradox Comics-N-Cards hosted the Paradox Comic Show from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. There were countless vendors, panel discussions, and nationally recognized guest speakers. Local published novelist and high school teacher Chuck Lang said the…

Grand Opening For The Loop, Moorhead Public Library
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Moorhead Celebrates Grand Opening of The Loop, New Library

The multi-purpose building is designed to serve as a community hub for decades to come.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – There was a sense of triumph in the air outside the building on Center Avenue in Moorhead on the morning of April 18. “This is a library of the twenty-first century,” said Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson. The Loop – a building so named for its indoor walking track, and so long in construction and development –…

Crash
Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Two Seriously Injured in Mudding Crash in Otter Tail County

The report from the Sheriff's Office says the driver of the off-highway vehicle ended up pinned underneath its roll bars.
Gabriel Ostler,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN – Two Fergus Falls residents are in the hospital with serious injuries following a rollover crash in an off-highway vehicle. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the incident took place on private property just before 7:00 P.M. on April 18. 38-year-old Jeffrey Rutten was driving with passenger 29-year-old Jennifer Anderson when the OHV rolled, throwing…
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

City of Finley Without Drinkable Water

Steele County officials say the lack of water stems from a leak in the city's water main.
Gabriel Ostler,

FINLEY, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Finley in Steele County, North Dakota is currently experiencing a lack of safe drinking water. This issue has reportedly been occurring since the afternoon of April 17. Steele County emergency management officials say that what little water is available to residents has been deemed unsuitable for consumption – and other uses – until…

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Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Reckless Firearm Discharge Leads to Arrest in Otter Tail County

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says the Otter Tail County SWAT team was utilized to help arrest the suspect.
Gabriel Ostler,

BATTLE LAKE, MN (KVRR) – A Battle Lake man is in custody at the Otter Tail County Jail after law enforcement says he recklessly discharged a firearm in a Battle Lake trailer park. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that they responded to a call coming from that trailer park just after 4:30 P.M. on April 17. Upon investigation,…

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Local News, North Dakota News

North Dakota Granted Access to FAA Drone Data

The state is the first non-federal agency to receive access to this valuable information.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota has officially become the first state in the nation to receive live drone data from the FAA. The state is the first non-federal entity to have this level of access. It will allow the Vantis network to carry out more operations that are beyond the visual line of sight – meaning, because drone operators…

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