Author: Gabriel Ostler

Scott Turner
Community, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Secretary Scott Turner Makes Stop in North Dakota

Turner toured an affordable housing complex in West Fargo and then attended a roundtable discussion in the Fargo City Commission Chambers.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner received a warm reception overall during a visit to Monterey and Brighton Place in West Fargo. The affordable housing development for senior citizens is a Beyond Shelter project, and Turner was able to admire the non-profit’s handiwork when touring one of the units. Flanked by U.S. Senator John…

School Supply
Community, Education, Local News, North Dakota News

United Way of Cass-Clay Begins Backpack Distribution

Foundation staff say they hit their goal of stuffing 6,500 backpacks full of school supplies, and are incredibly excited to hand them out.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families and students in need flocked to the Fargodome this afternoon to pick up vital supplies for the coming school year. It’s the distribution days for United Way of Cass-Clay’s annual backpack drive. Police set up cones and directed traffic to ferry hundreds of cars into the Fargodome parking lot. The foundation packed 6500 backpacks this…

Law Enforcement Agencies Address Early Morning Assault
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Law Enforcement Holds News Conference Regarding Downtown Assault, Lack of Communication

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation to determine why responding deputies did not flag the incident as an assault.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – More downtown crime news and more police news conferences, as the FPD and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office informed the public on August 6 about a violent assault that took place shortly after this weekend’s shootings. In the early morning hours of August 3rd, the Fargo Police Department were occupied with the crime scene down in…

Kidchella
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Kidchella is the Party of the Summer . . . For Kids

Organizers say they wanted the event to have a music festival-type of feel, hence the colorful admission wristbands.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the biggest festival of the year – if you’re a kid, of course. Kidchella returned this weekend to the Lights in West Fargo. The music festival-themed extravaganza packed out the space with all sorts of activities. There were waterslides, group exercises, bracelet making, and even a dance party. West Fargo Events say they know…

Dogs
Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Scheels’ Hunting Expo Features Dog Jumping Competition

The jumps started on Friday and didn't let up until later in the day Saturday.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dogs were soaring through the sky all weekend out by the Scheels on 45th Street in Fargo. DockDogs hosted a jumping competition for competitors of all ages and abilities. It was part of the Scheels Hunting Expo which began on Friday, the 1st, and stretched into Saturday. Dog trainers say that seeing their pups succeed is…

Paradox
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Paradox Comics-n-Cards, Orange Records Celebrate 1 Year in New Locations

Paradox management says that the increased visibility on Main has significantly upped their foot traffic.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s been one year since two local businesses made a big move – and they wanted to celebrate with the customers they say made it possible. Saturday marked one year since Paradox Comics-n-Cards opened its doors at 814 Main Avenue. To celebrate, they offered 15 percent off almost anything in the store. They say the first…

Flyers
Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

75th Annual Model Airshow Brings in Record Participation and Attendance

Over 80 pilots signed up to fly, with hundreds showing up to watch over the weekend.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Fans in attendance at the 75th annual Model Airshow and RC Fun Fly were treated to a distinct sound many crowds don’t get to witness – the roar of a gas-powered turbine engine. That’s because the Valley RC Flyers pulled out all the stops to make this show a special one, and that means going beyond…

Faire
Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Red River Valley Renaissance Faire Closes First Weekend, Looks to Second

The faire got off to a strong start on Saturday, with sunny skies and large crowds.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first weekend of Red River Renaissance Faire is in the books. The event is filled with jousting, live music, crafts, delicious food and drink and so much more! Faire staff said turnout was good both days, and that the wide variety of acts kept festival-goers entertained. They say that the faire offers a special…

Jay Douglas Barker
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Suspect Identified in Fargo Bank Robbery

66-year-old Jay Douglas Barker has been arrested for bank robbery in the past.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department have released the name of the man accused of robbing a downtown Wells Fargo bank on August 1. The robbery took place around 1 P.M., and FPD reported they had their suspect in custody around 4 P.M. that same afternoon. We now know the man is Jay Douglas Barker. Back in 2017, Barker…

Unnamed
Local News, North Dakota News

Update: Two dead, two injured in separate shooting incidents in Fargo

Jim Monk, Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two people are dead and two others were injured in two separate shooting incidents overnight in Fargo. Police were first called downtown to the 50-block of Broadway on a report of gunshots fired shortly before 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large crowd of people outside. Due to the size of the crowd, mutual aid…

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