Author: Gabriel Ostler

M State Cancer
Education, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Cancer Conference Focuses on Accessibility of Care

Health officials say that the region has more resources for treatment than people realize.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – The 2025 Cancer Conference was held Friday, May 16, on the M State campus. This year’s theme was navigating barriers to local cancer care equity and access. The goal of the conference is to highlight the systemic, geographic, and cultural obstacles to getting cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to everyone who needs it. Matt Flory with the…

Scam
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Polk County Authorities Warn of Text Scam

They say they have nothing to do with the bogus request for toll payments.
Gabriel Ostler,

POLK COUNTY, MN – Polk County authorities are warning residents to be wary of a scam where people are being threatened over supposed unpaid tolls. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report today, May 16, regarding the toll enforcement scam. It came in the form of a text message, which says, in part, “As of today, your tolls are…

Kelly W Cleven
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Warroad Man Detained After Pursuit in Grand Forks

Officers say Cleven was told to stop multiple times, but refused to comply.
Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A Warroad man is in custody after allegedly leading police officers on a chase through downtown Grand Forks. At approximately 8:30 in the evening on May 15, a Grand Forks police officer observed a vehicle driving westbound on Demers Ave. in violation of traffic laws. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, a…

Davies Vivace
Education, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Davies Choral Program Honored by State of North Dakota

The renowned Vivace group has yet another honor to add to their growing collection.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Raise your voices in song for a local high school choir, as they’ve been recognized with an honor on the state level. The Davies High School Vivace group of Fargo has been selected as the Governor’s official state choral program for the 2025-26 school year. They were honored alongside the St. Mary’s Central High School Wind Orchestra…

Tsa
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

TSA Hosts Hiring Event in West Fargo

The agency is looking for new officers to staff Hector International.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Prospective TSA agents got a chance to fast-track through the hiring process at an event in West Fargo. The agency was recruiting for its Transportation Security Officer position at the Hilton DoubleTree on East Beaton Drive. Applicants filled out the formal application with guidance from officials, then took a proficiency exam and conducted an in-person…

Na Grads
Education, Local News, North Dakota News

Native Community Celebrates High School Graduation

The graduating seniors were honored with a special ceremony that incorporated aspects of indigenous culture.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Indigenous families and their support systems came together to celebrate their newest class of graduating high school seniors. The ceremony took place at Dakota High School on 9th Avenue South in Fargo. It kicked off with a prayer and communal meal in the school’s cafeteria – followed by diploma presentations accompanied by traditional Native song and…

Salestax
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Fargo Details Plan to Improve Public Safety Through Public Safety Sales Tax Approved by Voters

The funding for this proposal comes from the quarter-cent sales tax increase passed back in November.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In November, voters added a quarter cent sales tax increase, to help funding for public services in the city of Fargo. Inside the City Commission chambers on Wednesday, May 14, officials detailed exactly how they plan to spend that money. Fargo Fire Department Chief Steve Dirksen was grateful to see the influx of funds to his…

Home
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

U.S. Navy Veteran Receives Mortgage-Free Home in West Fargo

The gift was made possible thanks to a U.S. Bank donation, working alongside Freedom Alliance’s Heroes to Homeowners program.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Crowds lined the sidewalk on 55th Avenue West in West Fargo, eager to catch a glimpse of the U.S. Navy veteran set to move into his brand-new home. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Stuart Fuke hails from Oahu in the state of Hawaii, and his family’s military tradition was one of the main reasons he chose…

Crime
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Pulse of Crime Panel Discussion

Each police chief in attendance said that overall crime statistics were down, but calls for service continued to increase.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The FMWF Chamber gathered industry leaders at Microsoft Commons this year for The Pulse of Crime: Safety, Perception and Business Impact panel discussion. Present were two familiar faces – Chiefs David Zibolski and Peter Nielsen of the Fargo and West Fargo Police Departments, respectively; plus, the newest attendee of the party – recently hired Chief of…

32nd
Construction & Traffic Updates, Local News, North Dakota News

Open House Discussion Regarding 32nd Avenue Reconstruction

Project officials plan to have the forum every other week, on Tuesdays, from 10:30-11:00 A.M.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The 32nd Avenue reconstruction efforts are moving forward, and project organizers want to make sure the community’s voices are heard. To that end, they’re holding informational, open-house style meetings at the John Carlson branch of the Fargo Public Library. Today, May 6, was the first one. City officials and contractors were on hand to answer any questions…

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