Author: Gabriel Ostler

Fatal Crash
Construction & Traffic Updates, Local News, North Dakota News

UPDATE: Victim ID In Deadly Wrong-Way Crash

The woman driving in the wrong direction died as a result of the collision, while the other driver was taken to the hospital.
Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE:  The victim is identified as Judy Rusten. THOMPSON, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an 83-year-old Aneta, North Dakota woman was killed in a wrong-way crash on I-29 about two miles north of Thompson on Monday afternoon. She was driving an SUV that collided head-on with a pickup. The woman was going south in the northbound lanes….

Infant Memorial Service
Community, Local News, Minnesota News

Parents, Families Mourn Collectively at Infant Memorial Service

Essentia Health holds the service every year in Detroit Lakes to provide a space for grief.
Gabriel Ostler,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR)  – The many burial plots at Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes saw their numbers grow by one on this day. It’s a representation of lost youth, the annual Infant Memorial service hosted by Essentia Health. “We see a lot of miscarriages, a lot of ectopic pregnancies, pregnancy loss, infant loss,” explained Paige Perrine of Essentia….

LEGO BRICK CONVENTION
Education, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

BRICK CONVENTION Brings LEGO Fever to Town

The two-day event featured hands-on - and decidedly hands-off - exhibits.
Gabriel Ostler,

One of the many creations on display – this one with a kinetic element.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – LEGO enthusiasts of all ages got to see masterful creations this weekend when the BRICK CONVENTION rolled into town. The two-day event took place at the John E. Carlson Coliseum. Several master builders were on hand to showcase their best LEGO artwork and…

Bikes
Entertainment, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Bike Rodeo for Safety and Activity

The first event of its kind was held in front of the Fargo Cass Public Health building.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Children got to take advantage of the good weather on Saturday – and learned some valuable bike skills in the process. The parking lot outside Fargo Cass Public Health on 25th Street hosted a bike rodeo! And yes, before you ask, it was their first one. The free event was open to cyclists up to the…

Huntington's Disease
Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Hope Walk for Huntington’s Disease

Amy Watkin recently became board president of the Northern Plains chapter of the HDSA, and she promptly organized the first Team Hope Walk in the region.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many people took advantage of the lovely weather this weekend to get their steps in for a good cause. Rheault Farms saw the first ever Team Hope Walk in the Fargo region. The event was put on by the Northern Plains Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Huntington’s is a rare genetic disorder that…

Lucas Lamb
Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Benefit Held for Lucas Lamb

The gifted musician and high school senior is battling stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the bake sale treats available at the benefit.FARGO, N.D. – A local high school senior with stage four cancer is feeling the support after the community came together for his benefit. Lucas Lamb is a senior at Fargo South High School who has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. So Realty Xperts teamed with Lend a Hand Up…

Ndgop
Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

North Dakota GOP Issues Further Holmberg Statement

The former state senator has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for sex crimes involving minors.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota GOP put out another statement on the evening of Friday, May 2, to address the conduct of former state senator Ray Holmberg and to state all the party had done to distance themselves from him once that behavior had come to light. The statement included a timeline of events, saying that in August of…

Leroy Schmidt Moorhead
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Missing Moorhead Man Found Dead in Colorado

Leroy Schmidt was reported missing in January, but hadn't been seen since November of 2024.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – A Moorhead man who was reported as missing in January has been found dead in Colorado. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the body of 51-year-old Leroy Schmidt was discovered in Summit County, Colorado. While he was reported missing in January, he hadn’t been seen or heard from since November 2nd. Schmidt’s body was found in…

Mental
Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S.

Healthcare providers say North Dakota faces a unique set of obstacles when it comes to providing adequate mental health resources.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Most people are aware that gloomy weather can put a damper on one’s mood. But, in North Dakota, the compounding effects stretch further than that. Some people have to drive hours upon hours for specialized treatment, which can become impossible depending on road conditions in the wintry months. “We do have patients that travel all over…

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

32nd Avenue Project Approaches Phase Two

Engineers say they've made good progress thanks to a mild winter allowing them an early start.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The 32nd Avenue reconstruction project in Fargo is just about ready to move on to its next phase. City officials say that the project is progressing well thanks to a mild winter that allowed for an earlier start date. As such, phase 1 of the four-part total reconstruction is nearly complete. Phase 2 begins Monday, May 5….

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