Author: Gabriel Ostler

Comfort K-9 Program Creates Emotional Outlet for West Fargo Students

Easing anxieties is even more important in the wake of recent tragic events.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Imagine this. You’re trying to do silent reading in your elementary school classroom, but something’s bothering you. Maybe you slept poorly or just had an argument with your best friend. Then you look up – and you see Bella. “She loves to work. She loves to be here. She loves people,” said Bella’s handler, student…

White Earth Nation Hosts Official Grand Opening of Waabigwan Mashkiki

The dispensary has technically been open for about three months, but White Earth wanted to specially mark the occasion with festivities.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – While it has technically been open for about three months, patrons and ownership alike were still excited to hold a grand opening ceremony for White Earth’s marijuana dispensary in Moorhead. It is the tribe’s first location outside the reservation; in the old JL Beers building along Highway 10. White Earth Reservation Business Committee members were in…

West Fargo Police Department Helps Free Owl from Soccer Net

The department says that the Red River Zoo was largely responsible for ensuring the bird's safety.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police Department is giving an update on an owl they had a hand in rescuing from a soccer net. The owl became entangled in the net at Sheyenne High School on Monday, August 18. Not knowing what to do, someone on scene called WFPD, who dispatched a community resource officer to the…

First Day for Fargo Public Schools

It's also the last first day for Horace Mann Elementary, which will close at the end of this school year.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The traffic started out slow on the cool and clear morning of August 27 but picked up intensity as the clock drew nearer to the ringing of the first bell at Roosevelt Elementary. This intersection near campus is known for higher-than-average traffic speeds and some unpredictable turns. The Fargo Police Department had extra patrols out and about…

Pioneer Days Features Tintype Photography

The weekend was jam-packed with activities, but perhaps most special was the chance to have your likeness chemically etched in metal.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville is no stranger to historical reenactments. The replica village, overseen by the Cass County, North Dakota, Historical Society, draws visitors from all over at all times of year. Pioneer Days, though, have that little extra special something that take them over the top. Whether it be the pedal pull, train rides, or lefse making…

Pup-A-Palooza Pits Corgis vs. Weenies, Raises Money for Dog Rescue

Also a part of the day's festivities was a dog contest with unique categories.

Zoomies!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The headline attraction of the event was a showdown between short-legged dog breeds to see who was the fastest – but you could also see furry friends of all shapes and sizes at Pup-A-Palooza. The one-of-a-kind event took place at the North Dakota Horse Park. The day got underway with a dog contest that had unique…

Shroud of Turin Replica Comes to Fargo

Special presentations on the history of the Shroud will be held at St. Mary's at 7 P.M. on Sunday and Monday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A replica of one of the most famous relics in the history of mankind is on display at St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Fargo. This is an enhanced and enlarged version of the Shroud of Turin. In the church’s basement, there is an extensive exhibit set up, with informative displays about the stations of the cross…

Swing Barrel Brewing Company Celebrates Five Years in Business

Owner Sean Syverson says the brewery began during the pandemic with nothing but a dream and credits the community for helping them make it as far as they have.

MOORHEAD, MN – A favorite local brewery packed its parking lot on Saturday to celebrate a special anniversary. It’s now been 5 years in business for Swing Barrel Brewing Co. on Center Avenue in Moorhead. To celebrate, they pulled out all the stops. There was a stage set up for live music, Blackbird woodfire brought out their oven to make…

NDSU, Concordia Complete Move-In Days

With the weekend behind us, all three institutions of higher education in the F-M area are set to begin the new school year.

FARGO, N.D. and MOORHEAD, MN – It was a weekend full of excitement, anticipation, and bittersweet goodbyes for parents and students in the F-M area. Following MSUM’s move-in day on Thursday, NDSU and Concordia followed suit on Saturday and Sunday. NDSU went first, on August 23. Students were given half-hour blocks in which to arrive so as to minimize congestion….

Concordia Announces Concert Schedule

Perhaps most hotly anticipated is their annual Christmas Concert, set to be performed in the area from December 5 through 7.

The 2024 Concordia Christmas backdrop.MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The esteemed music department at Concordia College is famed for its music ensemble concerts, and now potential attendees have the entire schedule laid out for the rest of 2025. Ticketed events include the Homecoming Concert, which takes place 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Memorial Auditorium, and the PRISM Concert at…