Author: Gabriel Ostler

Essentia Expands Routes For Mobile Mammogram Units
Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Essentia Expands Mobile Mammography Program for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The healthcare provider is sending their specially outfitted trucks to small, rural communities across Minnesota and North Dakota.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the exception of skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. By the end of 2025, more than 42,000 women will die from the disease in the U.S. Getting a mammogram, though, can be incredibly inconvenient for those who live multiple hours…

Natural Pet Center
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Natural Pet Center Celebrates 20 Years in Business

The two Fargo locations had discounts and raffle tickets available all weekend.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Natural Pet Center in Fargo celebrated a big milestone all weekend. This weekend marked 20 years in business for the local pet supplier. They had 20 percent discounts all weekend, as well as raffle prizes and swag bags at the 19th Avenue North location. Staff said that customer support was strong on both days. “Oh gosh,”…

Patrick Aune
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Park River Man Charged with Arson

Authorities say Patrick Aune cut multiple gas lines in Park River with a grinder.
Gabriel Ostler,

PARK RIVER, N.D. (KVRR) – The Walsh County Sheriff’s Office says they have charged a Park River man with multiple felonies after multiple incidents occurred Saturday, October 4, in Park River. Walsh County deputies were called to 119 Pine Street for a report of a structure fire. Deputies were also notified of a second call on Birch Street for a…
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

South Dakota Woman Flees from Highway Patrol

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the woman fled the scene of a routine traffic stop.
Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a South Dakota woman evaded their search efforts after fleeing a traffic stop on the evening of October 2. According to NDHP, a trooper conducted a traffic stop on a Hyundai Sonata for a traffic violation near State Street and Interstate Avenue in Bismarck just after 11:30 P.M. The driver…

Moorhead Business Association
Business, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Moorhead Business Association Hosts Annual Celebration

The event is intended to highlight the successes of Moorhead businesses over the past year.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Business Association held its annual celebration this evening at the Courtyard Mariott in Moorhead. The event kicked off at 5:30, and promised networking opportunities, recognition for successful businesses, and big announcements. Key milestones that were highlighted included Fix-it-Forward celebrating an anniversary and opening their fifth location in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The MBA says that…
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

West Fargo High School Student Detained by ICE

The student was reportedly on their way to an immigration hearing in Grand Forks.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A current student at West Fargo High School has been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Sources say the student was on their way to an immigration hearing in Grand Forks when they were detained by officers. Their identity has not yet been made publicly available. West Fargo Public Schools said…

Local Look At Government Shutdown
Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

North Dakota, Minnesota Lawmakers Discuss Local Impact of Government Shutdown

Some nonprofit organizations may be unable to pay employees while federal funding is frozen.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m also thinking about everybody else who’s going to pay the cost – literally – if hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans or people in North Dakota lose their health insurance,” said Sen. Tina Smith (D) of Minnesota. Smith is part of the Democratic contingent currently trying to hash out an agreement with Republican legislators to get…

F M Volunteers For Ukraine Holds First Public Fundraiser
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

F-M Volunteers Raise Much-Needed Money for Ukrainian Refugees

The final total has not yet been confirmed, but the event raised at least $10,000 for refugees and their families.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – Dmytro Selchenko is one of many Ukrainians who was forced to flee his native country when Russia invaded. He settled in the Fargo-Moorhead area, and began working for TrueNorth Steel, a company that has been eager to put refugees on their payroll. “We have 8 Ukrainian employees and their families that really are counting on our community,…

Fall in Fargo
Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Fall is Officially in Fargo, Thanks to Fargo Park District

The "Fall in Fargo" event saw strong attendance despite one day of less-than-ideal weather.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fall is here, and families are ready to pick their pumpkins and do their autumnal activities. They got all of those and more at Fall in Fargo, hosted by the Fargo Park District at Rheault Farm. The two-day event featured pumpkin picking, a hay maze, face painting, a petting zoo, and much, much more. Saturday saw…

Swing Barrel Brewing
Business, Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Swing Barrel Brewing Celebrates Oktoberfest

The brewery released two new, special beers for the occasion.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The changing seasons can bring out a variety of seasonal products – including beer! Swing Barrel Brewing Company in Moorhead held an Oktoberfest party on Saturday, unveiling two new Fall brews for the occasion. There were also food trucks serving brats and sauerkraut, live music performed in traditional Bavarian style, and other games and activities. Swing…

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