Author: Gabriel Ostler

Church Quilters Create Special Quilt To Help Fundraise For Ukrainian Refugees
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Quilting for Ukrainian Refugees

The quilters at Olivet Lutheran Church were more than happy to create a special quilt to help fundraise for Ukrainian refugees struggling to stay financially viable in Fargo-Moorhead.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a massive room at the Olivet Lutheran Church on South University Drive, dedicated quilters churn out about 250 creations a year to give to a variety of individuals in need. “Probably about half of them go to local charities here in town,” explained Donna Lewis. So when Michael Southam – a member of the congregation…

Fall Career Expo
Community, Education, Local News, North Dakota News

Fall Career Expo Returns to NDSU

The annual event is a chance for students to get face time with prospective employers from all around the region.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Students at NDSU got their annual look at professional life after college on August 17. The university’s 2025 Fall Career Expo took place at the Fargodome from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. More than 200 employers had booths set up on the stadium floor. Students were able to connect with company representatives and hand out their…

Harwood Looks At Ellendale As Example Of Applied Digital Ai Data Center
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Harwood Looks at Ellendale as Example of Applied Digital AI Data Center

Residents of both cities have expressed objections to the tech company's inroads; but while Ellendale's mayor says the facilities have reversed population loss, Harwood is growing on its own, leaving many to wonder if it will really benefit the community.
Gabriel Ostler,

ELLENDALE, N.D. (KVRR) – Ellendale Mayor Don Flaherty has lived in the city for almost three decades. He says he saw the harmful effects of population loss firsthand. So, when tech company Applied Digital began buying up land for blockchain facilities and data centers – he welcomed them with open arms. “With this happening, I can honestly see that Ellendale…

WFE Carnival
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

WFE Carnival Brings Fun and Games to the Lights

West Fest is now in full swing.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families were taking advantage of the continued summery weather to have a little bit of a carnival in West Fargo. The West Fargo Events Carnival at the Lights began just after noon on September 14. There were classic carnival games like ring toss and plinko, plus face painting, live music, and much, much more. The…

Courts & Pints
Community, Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Official Grand Opening for Courts & Pints

The pickleball courts themselves have been open for a few months, but this was the first time all the businesses' operations had been running at once.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The F-M area’s hottest pickleball spot saw its official grand opening this weekend. Courts & Pints in Moorhead has had some courts open to the public before now, but this was the first day the restaurant, the play area, and the pro shop were all operational. The courts were open for everyone to play, free of…

Scarecrows in the Garden
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Scarecrows on Display at Northern Plains Botanic Garden

The event brings in scarecrows created by everyone from hobbyists to local businesses.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Northern Plains Botanic Garden focused on a different kind of vegetation this Saturday – straw. That’s because it was the fifth annual Scarecrows in the Garden event on September 13. This fundraiser for the Botanic Garden featured everything from a scavenger hunt to a fall market and food from Heart-N-Soul Community Cafe. Admission was free,…

Lil' Bitz Pumpkin Patch
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch Opens for Season

The family endeavor promises all the traditional Fall favorites, from horse rides to a petting zoo.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fall is here, and that means it’s time to get everybody out to the pumpkin patch. One of the most popular patches in the area had its opening day on Saturday. Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch, located on the Hoglund family farm northwest of Fargo, began welcoming guests at 11:00 A.M. There’s activities for the entire…

Hit and Run
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Authorities Searching for Semi-Truck Involved in Hit-and-Run

The North Dakota Highway Patrol has only confirmed at this point that one person was injured in the crash.
Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking the public to keep an eye out for a semi-truck they say was involved in an injury hit-and-run crash near Casselton Friday night. According to NDHP, the two-vehicle crash happened around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12. The semi and a car were both traveling westbound on I-94…

Lena Deoliviera
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

23-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Murder Struck Boyfriend with Hatchet, Documents Say

Lena Deoliviera was arrested on September 7 after a relatively short police search.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Court documents have now revealed why 23-year-old Lena Deoliviera is being charged with attempted murder. Deoliviera’s case came to public attention on Friday, September 6, when the Fargo Police Department announced they were looking for her following an incident of aggravated assault. She was then arrested in Moorhead on September 7. The court documents say Deoliviera…

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