Author: Gabriel Ostler

Tourism
Business, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Tariffs Spark Worries About Decrease in Canadian Tourism

Experts say it's too soon to calculate the monetary value of lost revenue, but there has been anecdotal evidence that Canadians will choose not to spend money in America.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Local leaders are raising concerns that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may put a damper on Canadian tourism in North Dakota. Experts believe that tourism generates over $300 million a year in tax revenue for the Fargo-Moorhead area. However, the U.S. Travel Association estimates a 10% reduction in Canadian tourist visits in the wake of…

Welding
Community, Education, Local News, North Dakota News

11th Annual High School Welding Contest

Over 20 high school welders turned out to compare their skills against one another and bring home prizes for their respective programs.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Sparks flew, and iron melded with iron. But the ones operating the welding torches might not be those you expect. Twenty-seven teenagers converged on the Lynnes Welding Training facility on 3rd Avenue North. Instructors say they’re always passionate about their craft, but putting it in competition form just gives it a little extra oomph. “When kids know…

Expo
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargodome Hosts 63rd Annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show

Attendees were there to either look for assistance on specific home improvement projects or just to peruse the offerings of hundreds of vendors.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thousands of people headed to the Fargodome this weekend for the annual Red River Valley Home and Garden Show. More than 230 vendors packed the concourses and the field, and officials estimated over 7 thousand people attended during the 3-day expo. People looking for resources for their next home improvement project found hot tubs, window treatments,…

West Acres
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

West Acres Hosts Winter Farmers Market

The event also featured a Senior Day coffee social to kick things off.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While temperatures are warming up, it’s still not quite yet warm enough to move the farmers’ market outdoors. That’s why West Acres Mall hosted it indoors this Saturday, with more than 35 local vendors offering hot food, original artwork, and homemade crafts, among other things. The Winter Farmers Market also doubled as a Senior Day, with…

Broadway Square
Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Protest Held in Broadway Square; Targeted at Sen. Cramer

Based off their interpretation of comments the Senator made during an interview, the protesters feel their voices are not being heard.
Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the protesters that gathered in the wake of Sen. Kevin Cramer’s comments.FARGO, N.D. – Protesters filled Broadway Square in Fargo on Saturday to protest many actions of the Trump administration but primarily to send a message to one North Dakota congressman. Sen. Kevin Cramer gave an interview on February 20 and many people interpreted some of his comments…

Dq
Business, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Moorhead Dairy Queen Celebrates Annual March 1st Re-Opening

The day has been officially commemorated by the city of Moorhead as "Dairy Queen Day," so the tradition isn't likely to change anytime soon.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Though temperatures barely peaked above 20 degrees, a loyal line of customers would not be dissuaded from getting their Dairy Queen fix as soon as the windows flew open at 10 A.M. “We always think of this every year,” laughed co-owner Troy DeLeon. “Are they going to come back? Do people remember? And they do. It’s…

White Earth
Community, Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Charges Brought Against White Earth Officials

The Chairman faces six charges, while the Secretary-Treasurer faces three.
Gabriel Ostler,

WHITE EARTH RESERVATION, MN – Charges are being brought against two elected officials on the White Earth Reservation. According to documentation, 6 charges are being sought against the Chairman, Michael Fairbanks, and 3 charges are being sought against the Secretary-Treasurer, Mike LaRoque. The charges allege – among other things – that Fairbanks took advantage of staff for personal gain by…

Farming
Agriculture, Local News, North Dakota News

“Future of Farming” Comes to Wheatland

The event featured several high-profile people from the agriculture world, including the Chief Technology Officer of John Deere.
Gabriel Ostler,

WHEATLAND, N.D. – Farmers in the Red River Valley Region got a glimpse of what industry experts are calling the next great leaps forward for agriculture. The “Future of Farming” event was held at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus in Wheatland. In attendance were many industry leaders, including the Chief Technology Officer of John Deere. Speakers touted advancements such as…

West 94 Area
Community, Construction & Traffic Updates, Local News, North Dakota News

Project Leaders Discuss Future of West 94 Area with West Fargo Residents

The previously uninhabitable area could see major changes after the completion of the diversion project.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  — West Fargo is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Dakota, having added an estimated 15,000 people since 20-10. But while its expansion may seem boundless . . . experts say it’s been running out of space as of late. “There’s only so much land, actually, to grow in West Fargo,” explained Dan Farnsworth, a…

Msum
Education, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

MSUM Celebrates Black History Month with Esteemed Speakers

Dr. Yvonne Condell taught at the university for 30 years and is still beloved by staff and students alike.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)  — MSUM is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the achievements of an educator who has changed lives in the Moorhead area for 60 years. Dr. Yvonne Condell and her husband James put down roots in Moorhead in 1965. Condell taught biology at MSUM for 30 years, while her husband became the first licensed psychologist in the…

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