Author: Gabriel Ostler

Small Business Expo Kicks off Summer of Shopping

The event was hosted by Love Your Local FM Area, who said the outdoor venue was a nice change of pace.

The Korean Corndog food truck, also owned by Indira Kovaci.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Smoky skies and gusty winds didn’t stop people from swinging by the sixth-ever Small Business Expo, hosted by Love Your Local FM Area. Over 70 vendors set up along the rustic streets, delighting Love Your Local’s Indira Kovaci. She’s been organizing these events for about four…

Safety Safari at Red River Zoo

Admission to the park was free in order to get as many children in to learn about safety as possible.

Law enforcement officials interact with children at the Safety Safari.FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Zoo threw open its doors on Saturday to showcase a different kind of exhibition – one about safety. The zoo held its annual Safety Safari, sponsored by Sanford Health. There were demonstrations that showed the efficacy of bike helmets and other safety equipment, plus law…

Sheyenne River Kennels Hosts Dock Diving Event

Any dog was welcome to launch themselves into the frosty pool below.

For legal reasons, we cannot say this is Air Bud.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dogs of all shapes and sizes took to the skies in West Fargo on Saturday – at least for a few seconds, that is. Sheyenne River Kennels hosted their second-ever Dock Diving event. That’s the athletic competition where dogs see how far they can leap after…

Fargo Marathon Strides on Despite Weather Worries

Despite air quality warnings, runners seemed to handle the course without too much disturbance.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather was hotter than usual and the skies a bit hazier – but you couldn’t tell that from the enthusiasm on the ground for the Fargo Marathon. The annual extravaganza went on as planned, and it seemed to go off without a hitch. More than 11,000 runners competed in all races at the event, including…

Prairie Rose Meadery Celebrates 10 Years in Business

The honey wine emporium is the only such business in North Dakota.

Customers order some mead flights to celebrate the occasion.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As good a reason as any to raise your tankard this weekend – Prairie Rose Meadery is celebrating 10 years in business. The state’s only purveyors of honey wine, Prairie Rose says they’ve been amazed at the growth they’ve witnessed over the past decade. They celebrated their anniversary…

State of North Dakota Issues Loans for Local Drinking Water Projects

The largest of the recent loans went to Hillsboro, which is getting $8.6 million to revamp their infrastructure.

FARGO, N.D. – Six drinking water projects around North Dakota have received loans from the state for various repairs and improvements. The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, has awarded six loans since March. The biggest went to the city of Hillsboro….

Stabbing in Bemidji Under Investigation

Police say the victim, a woman, was stabbed around 11:00 P.M. on May 30th.

BEMIDJI, MN – On May 30th, 2025, at approximately 11:00 P.M. Bemidji police officers and Beltrami County Deputies responded to an address on East Avenue for a report of an individual who had just been stabbed inside the residence. Officers soon discovered the suspect in that stabbing had fled on foot. They established a search perimeter and sent a Code…

University Drive Closure Begins Monday

The shutdown is occurring so crews can perform surface repairs.

FARGO, N.D. – There’s a road closure coming up on Monday that commuters should take into consideration. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 2, University Drive North will be closed to traffic between 40th Avenue North and 46th Avenue North. Northbound and southbound traffic will be detoured to 10th Street North. The road closure will allow for asphalt surface…

City of Fargo Offers Free Grading Survey Service

City engineers will stop by your property and mark in the dirt exactly how the yard should be graded for proper drainage, free of charge.

FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo is letting residents – especially new homeowners – know about a free service they provide that could save your yard from a lot of damage. Before a homeowner plants grass or lays sod on their yard, the city will survey the lot for grading purposes. The proper grade ensures correct drainage in residents’…

University of North Dakota Breaks Ground on New Flight Operations Building

The replacement facility is badly needed, as the current building is over 50 years old.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The UND Aerospace program is considered one of the best in the nation. As of late, though, it’s become clear that the place in which they operate has not kept pace with their accomplishments. “It was time – absolutely time – to make sure that we build a facility that would allow us to do…