Author: Gabriel Ostler

Vlad
Community, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Ukrainians in Fargo Face Uncertain Future

Many are in the U.S. under private sponsorship via humanitarian parole, but their program is set to expire with no replacement in sight.
Gabriel Ostler,

Vlad discusses his love for his adopted home.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 23-year-old Vlad is from Kyiv, so he experienced firsthand the terror of the Russian invasion. Two weeks ago, he looked at the news – and learned that his old dwelling had been hit with a missile attack. Luckily for him, he had been able to get to America and…

Golden
Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Sen. Cramer Helps Introduce GOLDEN DOME Act

The defense spending legislation is modeled after Israel's "Iron Dome" missile intercept network.
Gabriel Ostler,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer is one of the main creators of a defense spending bill that he helped present to the media today. The proposed legislation is called the GOLDEN DOME Act. It’s modeled after Israel’s “Iron Dome,” and is a defense strategy that President Trump asked to be implemented at the beginning of his term….

Space
Education, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Photos

Dr. Sara Schultz, Planetarium Director at MSUM, has been to Chile to see the site in person.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – MSUM Planetarium held a screening of a live reveal of never-before-seen pictures of space. The Vera C. Rubin observatory in Chile began recording the sky for the first time in October of 2024, and just released those images to the public. The telescope takes video of the sky in detail that was previously unthinkable, thanks to…

Criitters
Education, Local News, North Dakota News

Red River Zoo Offers ‘Critter Camp’ for Young, Curious Minds

The Critter age range is from 4 to 6.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Critter camp is a really adorable one, because it’s for four-to-six-year-olds, so it’s really their first dip into what it’s like to be at zoo camp,” explained Sally Mulvena, president and CEO of the Red River Zoo. “It’s especially designed to make sure the kids are really comfortable, because it’s the first time for many of…

Big Gay Art Fair
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Art Fair at Parachigo Celebrates Queer Creators for Pride Month

The fair was followed by a concert.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – We’re nearing the end of Pride Month, and a local art space decided to host a fair celebrating queer creators in the area. Parachigo held the “Big Gay Art Fair” on Saturday the 21st. The event got underway at 3 P.M. and featured 18 different vendors showcasing their original creations. Event staff said the event had a…

Openhouse
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

The Longest Open House Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Research

Kyle Olson was inspired to start the event after losing his father to the disease.
Gabriel Ostler,

FRONTIER, N.D. (KVRR) – A home in Frontier, North Dakota had its doors open all weekend to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease research. It’s the Longest Open House event, which was started by local realtor Kyle Olson in 2021 after he lost his father to the disease. The three-day event kicked off Friday evening with a concert, then had tons…

Enderlin Tornado
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Enderlin Still in Shock After Lethal Tornado

The Cass County Sheriff's Office released the names of the deceased on the afternoon of June 22.
Gabriel Ostler,

Russell Myhre points out the destruction in his yard.ENDERLIN, N.D. – (KVRR) – Chief Meteorologist Max Mueller was on the ground Friday night, so, thanks to him we know what the tornado looked like as it caused devastation in and around Enderlin. In a matter of one to two minutes, the storm went from harmless to deadly. Russell Myhre lives…

Busch Battle
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Third Annual Busch Battle for Pallet of Beer

The tournament served as a fundraiser for Farm Rescue.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Cornhole players turned up at the Lights in West Fargo on Saturday, raising money for a good cause – while also competing for massive prize. The third annual Busch Battle kicked off at noon. 16 teams signed up, with an entry fee of $60, and all that money is going to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that…

Fargo Juneteenth
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo Hosts 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Organizers say the event gets bigger and better every year.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Juneteenth was officially celebrated on Thursday, but the city of Fargo kept the party going on Saturday afternoon. That’s when they held their 6th annual Juneteenth celebration in Broadway Square. It was similar to the earlier festivities in Moorhead, with vendors, inflatables, and food trucks. This was bigger in scope, though, as staff estimate a thousand…

Hunter
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

City of Hunter Calls for Volunteers

The city recently posted on Facebook, saying that they had food available for those willing to help out.
Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – Cass County, in a press release issued June 22, says that volunteers are needed for cleanup efforts in the city of Hunter. The exact kind of help needed was not specified in the release; however, it can be reasonably assumed that it’s similar to other efforts, like that in the city of Page. People will need…

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