Author: Gabriel Ostler

Swing Barrel
Community, Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Bookmarked! Brings Artistic Disciplines Together

The event showcased both book ink and skin ink in a show of solidarity for the Moorhead Public Library.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – Two different kinds of ink came together in a celebration of the arts at Swing Barrel Brewing. The event was called Bookmarked! and it was largely intended to benefit Moorhead Public Library. Representatives were on hand to sign people up for memberships and give book recommendations. Zoltar Tattoo was there, giving flash tattoos with 40% of the…

Orange Records
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Big Turnout for Record Store Day at Orange Records

Management did not comment on sales figures, but the eye test says that the numbers must have been impressive.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Vinyl aficionados lined up literally around the block to celebrate Record Store Day at Orange Records in Fargo. The store adjacent to the recently opened Paradox Comics-N-Cards is the last one standing in the metro. Both Vinyl Giant and Mother’s have closed this year, so customers flocked to Orange to get their fix. Record Store Day began…

True North Church
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

True North Church Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility

This is the church's first permanent home, and one in which they plan to stay for generations to come.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Parishioners at True North Church cheered as a ceremonial ribbon cutting marked the grand opening of their permanent brick and mortar home. The church has been in operation since late 2021, but they’ve bounced around to nine different locations since then. They secured the lease to the old Pepsi call center building in south Fargo last June…

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
Business, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Totally Rad Vintage Festival Brings Retro Funk to West Fargo

The two-day event saw vendors selling collectibles from just about every possible decade.
Gabriel Ostler,

A young gamer tries his hand at a system that came out long before his birth.WEST FARGO, N.D. – No matter what decade your favorite was, there was a bit of nostalgia available for everyone this weekend at the Veterans Memorial Arena. That’s because the Totally Rad Vintage Fest took over the space with all sorts of fabulous clothing and…

Moorhead Homicide
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Suspected Early-Morning Homicide in Moorhead

Police believe the individuals involved were known to each other, but still say their suspect is dangerous and should not be approached.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A man was shot to death in Moorhead this morning in what appears to be a brazen act of homicide. The Moorhead Police Department responded to the 2700 block of 14th Street South at around 9:30 A.M. A male victim was discovered, suffering from a gunshot wound, and despite lifesaving efforts, he would die at the…

George Jerome
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Barnes County Sheriff’s Office Launches Manhunt, Apprehends Suspect

Gabriel Ostler, KVRR Staff,

Picture of the suspect released by the dispatch center.(UPDATE) A man who set off a manhunt in Barnes County is in custody. Authorities say 48-year-old George Jerome was arrested in neighboring Steele County. He fled the scene as deputies were investigating a reported burglary last night in the small town of Pillsbury, North Dakota. Steele County Sheriff Wayne Beckman says…

David Snyder
Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

David Snyder Brings Piano Talents to Home State

The viral sensation was born and raised in Thompson, North Dakota.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – David Snyder’s journey began in Thompson, North Dakota, just outside of Grand Forks. His mother insisted music be a part of her children’s lives. “My mom had a rule in our household,” Snyder explained. “The rule was we had to take two years of piano lessons. And after the two years, you can quit. You can…

Von Maur
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Von Maur Celebrates Grand Opening at West Acres

Crowds turned out in force to see the transformation of the space that had sat vacant since Herberger's went out of business mid-2018.
Gabriel Ostler,

Heirs to the von Maur lineage work together to cut the ribbon unveiling the Fargo store to the public.FARGO, N.D. – “Honestly, it’s the best turnout I’ve seen in maybe my whole career,” said the CEO of Von Maur, Jim von Maur. That’s saying a lot for a department store chain that was founded in 1872 and boasted 38 locations…

Roller Derby
Education, Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Midwest Derby Convention Spreads Knowledge, Showcases Action

The session at the John E. Carlson Coliseum began with instructional workshops before featuring some hard-hitting matches.
Gabriel Ostler,

Participants picking up new skills on the Coliseum floor.FARGO, N.D. – People of all skill levels flocked to Fargo this weekend to pick up a couple of pointers in roller derby. The Fargo-Moorhead Derby Girls hosted the Midwest Derby Convention at the John E. Carlson Coliseum. The primary goal was instruction, as derby experts signed up to lead workshops on…

Nordic Gala
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Nordic Gala Builds Enthusiasm for Scandinavian Festival

The event featured a silent auction of many Scandinavian nicknacks, plus a traditional Norwegian meal.
Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the hand-crafted traditional offerings at the Nordic Gala’s silent auction.FARGO, N.D. – It was a Norwegian extravaganza at the Kringen Lodge this Saturday as local groups begin to gear up for this summer’s Scandinavian Festival. The annual Nordic Gala took place in the familiar haunt for the Sons of Norway. The evening kicked off with a social and…

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