Author: Gabriel Ostler

Charm Studio Re-Opens After Devastating Fire

The fire also triggered a flood inside the building, leaving damage from smoke, the fire itself, and water.

DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – Charm Studio owner Hana DuMarce was not in Dilworth when she got the news that a fire had broken out inside her business. “My mom was here, and I asked her if she could take a look around and like, assess it for me and let me know, like ‘Can I come back to work on…

Final Day for Great Maze

The new world record holder for largest temporary wood maze called it a season after seeing a noticeable bump in attendance.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The world-record-holding Great Maze has officially shut down operations for the season. It was a big year for the maze at West Acres. The Johnson family made the switch from hay to cedar planks, which made the maze more eco-friendly and more difficult. It was certified by Guinness as the world’s largest temporary wooden maze, and…

Comet the Mini Horse Stops by Dr. James Carlson Library

Comet happily received treats and pets from attendees, while some even read to him for a little while.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The James Carlson branch of the Fargo Public Library secured an appearance from a smaller celebrity this weekend. Comet the mini horse entertained families for about an hour on Saturday morning. He was part of a day full of activities, where kids could read to Comet, pet him, feed him treats, and also create horse-themed crafts….

Great Plains Harmony Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The group was established on May 23, 1950.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – One of the area’s oldest vocal groups celebrated a very special anniversary this weekend. Great Plains Harmony hosted two concerts at the Hjemkomst Center to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. The show is called SING!, and featured multiple guest vocal groups. “It’s a participation activity. It’s something that the guys do for the love…

Fatal T-Bone Crash in Wells County

Authorities say the collision took place at an uncontrolled intersection where both vehicles failed to yield to the other.

WELLS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Mark Mears, a 47-year-old man from Harvey, has died following a T-bone crash that took place a few miles north of the city. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says that just before 1 A.M. on Friday, October 31, Harvey was driving a Nissan Titan eastbound on 29th Street NE. 23-year-old Ethan Arnold, also of Harvey,…

Churches United Hosts Annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen

The fundraiser is one of the organization's most critical events, especially leading into the cold winter months.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The soup was flowing tonight at the Dakota Medical Foundation, with community chefs contributing unique recipes for a great cause. It was the annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen event put on by Churches United. The Moorhead-based nonprofit is in a much better financial state than they were in 2024, but they still can use all the help…

Sen. Cramer Asks DOJ to Continue Investigation into Beef Markets

The probe initially began in 2020 under the first Trump administration, but interest in the subject has picked up recently in the wake of the announcement that more cattle would be imported from Argentina.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many folks are aware that major corporations have a disproportionate amount of control over some resources and consumer products. What they may not know is that beef is right up there in terms of quasi-monopolies. “There are four packers in the country that produce about 85% of the finished product,” explained Senator Kevin Cramer. Allegations of…

NDSU, Dickinson State Team Up to Provide Western North Dakota with Pharmacy Education

North Dakota State University currently has the only school of pharmacy in the entire state. Now, students at DSU will have access to that program.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dickinson State University and NDSU are teaming up to bring pharmacological education to western North Dakota. Those involved with the creation of the partnership says the need for pharmacists in that area of the state is dire. “People are reporting things like that they haven’t been able to take a vacation for themselves because there’s no-one…

New Chapter for Local Bookstore

Facing an uncertain future in their Roberts Alley location, Ferguson Books decided to move under the roof of Daily's Market and rebrand as Fergie's Bookshops.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It is a short walk across Roberts Alley from the former location of Ferguson Books to the back door of Daily’s Market. But that tiny trek was actually a momentous decision to make for small business owner Dane Ferguson. Ferguson Books had only been in Roberts Alley for about a year, having previously been located in…

Halloween Pictures for NICU Babies and their Families

Dear NICU Mama set up near the JC Penney fountain in West Acres and snapped adorable photos all morning and afternoon.

Credit: Dear NICU Mama on FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families that wanted to show off their getups were able to get professional pictures taken at West Acres for a good cause. Dear NICU Mama set up a photo studio near the JCPenney fountain on Saturday. All the proceeds from the pictures they sold went right back to the organization, which…