Author: Gabriel Ostler

Best of the Midwest
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Best of the Midwest Brings Cheerleading Excellence to Fargo-Moorhead

The event began at Scheels Arena in 2022, but has since had to move to the Fargodome due to the increase in its popularity.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area’s biggest cheerleading competition brought teams from all over to the area’s biggest arena. Best of the Midwest took place in the Fargodome on January 17. The competition began at 8 A.M. and continued non-stop until 7 P.M., with a total of 237 separate performances. That included cheerleading teams from various high schools all the…
Construction & Traffic Updates, Local News, North Dakota News

No Travel Advised in Walsh County, I-29 Closed from Grand Forks to Canada

Blowing snow continues to limit visibility on roads. Authorities say if you must travel, bring a winter survival kit and stay in constant contact with those who know you're traveling.
Gabriel Ostler,

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued another no travel advisory for northeast North Dakota due to inclement weather. That advisory does include Walsh County. NDDoT and the North Dakota Highway Patrol have jointly closed I-29 from Grand Forks to Canada in both directions thanks to the blowing snow and zero visibility. Authorities say if…

Fire
Local News, North Dakota News

Grand Forks Structure Fire Shuts Down Part of University Avenue

According to the media release received at 12:05 P.M. on January 17, the fire is not yet fully extinguished.
Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks Fire Department is working to extinguish a structure fire at 1323 University Avenue. According to a media release from the department, the fire broke out just after 7:00 A.M. on January 17. Crews arrived at 1323 to find smoke and fire coming from a multi-story building at that address. They were quickly…

Gov Tim Walz
Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Department of Justice Reportedly Launching Investigations into Walz, Frey

Sources tell CNN that the investigation is into "possible obstruction of federal law enforcement". Neither Walz nor Frey have confirmed the existence of the investigation.
Gabriel Ostler,

Gov. Tim Walz/01-08-26WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/CNN) – Sources are reporting that the Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. It’s reportedly over what the DOJ is calling possible obstruction of federal law enforcement. The alleged probe comes after Walz and Frey spoke out against the recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in…

Horace Mann Elementary Hosts First "history Harvest" In Series Of Three
Community, Education, Local News, North Dakota News

Horace Mann Hosts First “History Harvest” in Series of Three

The events are designed to capture as many memories and artifacts from the closing elementary schools as possible, to both be placed on a digital time capsule and potentially considered for design elements of the new building.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On the evening of January 15 – Horace Mann Elementary let folks in outside of school hours for a special kind of open house. Students, parents – anyone with memories of the historic building was welcome to share them at a variety of stations. “We call it a History Harvest, because literally, we need to harvest…

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

Former Governor Schafer Leads Lecture on Civility

The talk, which was disseminated via Zoom, touched on various topics including the state of American democracy and societal engagement.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former Governor of North Dakota gave an address today regarding the state of democracy in the United States and how ordinary people can bring back common civility. Ed Schafer spoke via Zoom in an event titled “Restoring Neighborliness: Democracy, Community & Ethics” that began at noon on January 15. The lecture was sponsored by The…

Lawmakers Discuss Ice Tactics When Performing Enforcement Actions
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Cramer Discusses ICE Tactics in Enforcement Actions

Some Democratic members of Congress have decried ICE's methods as needlessly aggressive, while Republican lawmakers like Sen. Kevin Cramer say the issue lies with people deliberately resisting ICE efforts and deliberately fomenting dissent.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m very comfortable with the way they carry out their actions – the perception part is a bit of a problem,” said Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. Cramer was candid when asked about the way Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has been conducting itself as of late, especially following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good…
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Minnesota State Lawmakers Discuss ICE Impacts on Agricultural Sector

The coalition present at the news conference warned that if enforcement actions continue in this fashion, the state could see a very noticeable hit to its food supply.
Gabriel Ostler,

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – Many state lawmakers are concerned that ICE actions could needlessly threaten Minnesota’s agricultural production. They held a press conference in St. Paul and included speakers from Minnesota Farmers Union. They discussed how much the state relies on farming and agricultural output, and how the presence of ICE agents can interfere with employees and business operations….

Andes Tower Hill Advertising Star Talks Resort History, Creative Process
Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Meet the man behind the quirky Andes Tower Hills TV ads

Anderson says he and the Hills staff shoot primarily from the hip, coming up with most of their ad / video ideas a few minutes before they begin filming.
Gabriel Ostler,

KENSINGTON, MN (KVRR) – When his family founded Andes Tower Hills back in 1980, Tom Anderson had no idea it would last this long or grow this large – let alone that he would become something of a local celebrity. “My dad, Paul, and my uncle, Vern, they wanted to have a ski hill for the community because they liked…

Moorhead American Legion Pancake Breakfast
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Moorhead American Legion Plans Expansion, Begins Fundraising

The Legion recently acquired land to the west of their current location and are excited about the possibilities provided by so much more space.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The American Legion in Moorhead has big plans for expansion – and they kicked off those efforts this weekend with a special breakfast fundraiser. The Legion has acquired the parcel of land to the west of the current building, which used to house a nursing home. They say they now have room to double their current…

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