Author: Gabriel Ostler

Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Fargo Home

No-one was injured, but it may be a long while before the home is once again habitable.

FARGO, N.D. – Officials are thankful that harm was only done to a structure after a blaze damaged the second floor of a home at 737 2nd St. N. The fire department was dispatched on Friday, December 13, at 9:03 P.M. after a caller reported fire on that second floor. Upon arrival, the first fire crew did observe flames coming…

Sanford Health Unveils Top Baby Names of 2024

The name Oliver continued its dominance in the boys category, winning for the 4th year in a row.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Local News) – As the year 2024 comes to a close, many enjoy looking back at some of the stats accumulated over the past 12 months. Sanford Health is even getting in on the action. The health system has released its top baby names of 2024. For the boys – Oliver continues its dominance. That’s its 4th…

Planned University Drive Closure

Public Works says they are closing the lanes so they can complete water utility repairs.

FARGO, N.D. – A heads up for commuters that your journeys on Monday may be impacted by some scheduled repairs. The city of Fargo put out a notice stating that the southbound lanes of University Drive North will be reduced to one lane of traffic between 15th Avenue North and 14th Avenue North. That closure begins at 8 A.M. on…

PRCA Rodeo Announces 2025 Fargo Dates

Each night promises two hours of nearly non-stop action.

FARGO, N.D. – Rodeo fans, get ready, because the show is coming back to town in 2025. The Fargo PRCA Rodeo is galloping into the FARGODOME on Friday, March 28th, and Saturday, March 29th at 7:30 pm each night. The athletes will compete in Bareback Riding, Tie Down Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Ladies WPRA Barrel Racing, and Team…

Nick Swardson to Perform at Fargo Theater

The veteran comedian is in the midst of his "Toilet Head" tour.

FARGO, N.D. – Following Jeff Dye’s set at the Sanctuary Events Center Friday night – another comedy heavyweight is stopping by Fargo. Nick Swardson will be in action at the Fargo Theater on December 14th for his “Toilet Head” tour. Swardson has been a fixture in the comedy scene for over two decades, known for his roles in shows like…

Farmers Business Network Helps Family Farms Cut Costs

The e-commerce platform has a variety of ways they keep prices low.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – If you’re a farmer, and you’re looking to reduce your ever-rising costs – there may be a way to do so that you haven’t heard of just yet. “Farmers Business Network is an e-commerce platform, similar to Amazon, but exclusively for farmers and farmer crop inputs,” explained Tim Bjordal, account executive for FBN. This primary fulfillment…

Open House Discussion on the Future of I-94 in Moorhead

The civil engineering firm Bolton & Menk is reimagining the stretch between Highway 336 and the Red River Bridge.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Conversations were the name of the game at an informational forum held at the Moorhead Area Conference Center on the evening of December 11. Following a presentation from project managers, a public Q&A session was held, and multiple extended individual talks went on long after the event had technically ended. “We’re here today to listen, hear…

New Coach in Thief River Falls Uplifts Players, Community

Everyone raves about the sparkling presence of eighth grader Oliver Sheehan.

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – In a town like Thief River Falls – everybody knows everybody.  So players on the Lincoln High School Prowlers hockey team were aware of and even friends with eighth grader Oliver Kezar. But there’s a difference between having someone hang around and making them an official part of your coaching staff. “He actually said…

Bonanzaville Hosts “Christmas on the Prairie”

The popular attraction promised down-home, old-fashioned Christmas fun with its slate of activities.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Christmas on the Prairie” at Bonanzaville in West Fargo promised a return to a simpler time when carolers sang the sounds of the season. That’s not all that was offered. There were pictures with Santa, carriage rides and even a specialty seasonal model train display. The Spud Valley Model Railroad Club operates out of Bonanzaville,…

Moorhead Offers Opportunity to Skate with Santa

The event took place at the Moorhead Sports Center from 2:15 to 4:15 P.M.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Normally, in order to get an audience with Santa, you have to swing by the mall or a similar location. But in Moorhead, you could catch him out on the ice. The Moorhead Parks and Recreation department put on the “Skate With Santa” event at the Moorhead Sports Center. Admission was free, and all were welcome…