Author: Gabriel Ostler

Stuart Munsch
Education, Local News, North Dakota News

Four-Star Naval Officer Receives Honorary Degree from NDSU

Admiral Stuart Munsch says he's thrilled to officially be considered part of the Thundering Herd.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  – Admiral Stuart Munsch did not get to attend North Dakota State University. Instead, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1985. Forty years later, the four-star Navy officer is still on active duty, currently in charge of a NATO military command in Naples, Italy. But the Bison have never been far from his thoughts. So,…

Dakota Card Show
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Two-Day Card Show Packs West Fargo Arena

The Dakota Card Show made good use of the space at Veterans Memorial.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The trading card hobby is alive and well, as evidenced by the huge turnout this weekend at Veterans Memorial Arena. The Dakota Card Show set up 150 tables inside the space, which means well over 200 vendors were there showcasing their products. There were sports and Pokemon cards, of course, but also other collectibles like signed…

Motorcycless
Entertainment, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Rolls Through Fargo

The motorcycle event aims to raise money for men's mental and prostate health care.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The roar of classic motorcycles paired with vintage threads as riders hopped on their bikes to raise money for men’s mental and physical health. It’s the local iteration of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The event began back in 2012 in Australia, and has since spread to 121 countries around the world. In the F-M area, bikers staged…

Syen Mai
Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Happy Syttende Mai!

The holiday serves as a cultural touchstone for Norwegians throughout the world.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Those of Norwegian heritage had plenty of locations in the F-M area in which to celebrate on Saturday. That’s because it was what they refer to as Syttende mai, or the Seventeenth of May. In English, you’d call it Constitution Day. It’s the historical celebration of the Norwegian Constitution being signed back in 1814. Many of the…

Home & Hardware
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Home & Hardware Expo gets Shoppers in a Summer Mood

The event showcased everything from hot sauce to essential lawn care tools.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – It may have been grey and cold this Saturday, but that didn’t stop shoppers from heading to Scheels to stock up on their summer essentials. The home and hardware store on 13th Ave. South held their Home & Hardware Expo from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. on May 17. Many tools and lawncare essentials were on sale…

Jim Kleinsasser
Education, Local News, North Dakota News

Kleinsasser Addresses UND Grads

The recently enshrined College Football Hall of Famer reflected with pride and gratitude on his time in Grand Forks.
Gabriel Ostler,

Kleinsasser addresses those gathered at the Alerus Center.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota welcomed one of their most famous alumni to give commencement speeches this year. Jim Kleinsasser gave the main address for both the graduate and undergraduate degree ceremonies at the Alerus Center. The Carrington, North Dakota native was a star football player for UND…

M State Cancer
Education, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Cancer Conference Focuses on Accessibility of Care

Health officials say that the region has more resources for treatment than people realize.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – The 2025 Cancer Conference was held Friday, May 16, on the M State campus. This year’s theme was navigating barriers to local cancer care equity and access. The goal of the conference is to highlight the systemic, geographic, and cultural obstacles to getting cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to everyone who needs it. Matt Flory with the…

Scam
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Polk County Authorities Warn of Text Scam

They say they have nothing to do with the bogus request for toll payments.
Gabriel Ostler,

POLK COUNTY, MN – Polk County authorities are warning residents to be wary of a scam where people are being threatened over supposed unpaid tolls. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report today, May 16, regarding the toll enforcement scam. It came in the form of a text message, which says, in part, “As of today, your tolls are…

Kelly W Cleven
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Warroad Man Detained After Pursuit in Grand Forks

Officers say Cleven was told to stop multiple times, but refused to comply.
Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A Warroad man is in custody after allegedly leading police officers on a chase through downtown Grand Forks. At approximately 8:30 in the evening on May 15, a Grand Forks police officer observed a vehicle driving westbound on Demers Ave. in violation of traffic laws. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, a…

Davies Vivace
Education, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Davies Choral Program Honored by State of North Dakota

The renowned Vivace group has yet another honor to add to their growing collection.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Raise your voices in song for a local high school choir, as they’ve been recognized with an honor on the state level. The Davies High School Vivace group of Fargo has been selected as the Governor’s official state choral program for the 2025-26 school year. They were honored alongside the St. Mary’s Central High School Wind Orchestra…

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