Author: Gabriel Ostler

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

Former Moorhead Spud Goalies Find Their Ways to Law Enforcement

Beth, Lydia, and Betsy vary slightly in age, but all have found fulfilling careers as police officers.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – “I don’t know what it is about hockey, especially Moorhead hockey,” says Moorhead police officer Beth Jutting. “It’s just – you feel this huge sense of community, not just between your team, but everyone supporting you, all the parents and everyone else.” She has fond memories of her time on the ice as a Moorhead Spud….

Sled Hockey
Community, Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Hope Inc. Hosts Sled Hockey Jamboree

The Hope Hurricanes are preparing to defend their National Championship that they won back in 2024.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  The action started at the Moorhead Youth Hockey facility on the evening of Friday, March 7 and didn’t let up until the afternoon of Sunday, March 9. Hope Inc, an organization dedicated to putting on engaging events for those with mobility issues, hosted this Sled Hockey Jamboree, and teams turned up from all over the place….

Womens
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

International Women’s Day Celebration

This is the fifth year Kondial Kel International has hosted an event commemorating the day.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)  – Saturday was International Women’s Day, and the strong ladies of the area hosted an event that’s been growing in popularity every year. Kondial Kel International put on their annual celebration for the day, this year at Armory Events Center in Moorhead. There wre booths helmed by organizations like League of Women Voters and Planned Parenthood. There…

Unglued
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

15th Annual Unglued Craft Festival Comes to West Acres

Around 80 separate vendors set up shop, showing off their crafty talents.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It was time to get crafty this weekend at West Acres Mall. The 15th annual Unglued craft festival set up shop all through the main concourse. More than 80 artisans and vendors plied their wares, selling everything from organic candles to handmade cutting boards. Event organizers say they’re always pleasantly surprised by the turnout and feel…
Community, Education, Local News, North Dakota News

New Beekeeper Training Held at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

Instructors told prospective keepers everything they'd need to know, from proper care to clearing up myths surrounding honeybees.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to get into a sweet and buzzy hobby turned up for beekeeping training at Red River Valley Fairgrounds. It was the third in a series hosted by Red River Valley Beekeepers. It was free to attend, but registration was required in advance. Speakers discussed everything from personal safety to proper hive maintenance. Event…

Gas
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Rise in Gas Prices Normal for Now, but Issues Could Deepen

Experts say that the current bump in cost is normal for this time of year, but it is possible that economic policies could make it more difficult for the U.S. to acquire gas.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – People seeing a jump in gas prices shouldn’t be terribly concerned – at least, not yet. The average gas price in North Dakota has risen to over $3 a gallon – when it was just under that threshold last month. Experts from AAA say that this is normal for the beginning of March. As weather warms, demand…

Education
Education, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

What Trump Eliminating the Department of Education Could Mean for North Dakota

Advocates for public education warn that a loss of federal funding could lead to repercussions such as increased property tax.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  – The Trump Administration – and its new Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon – have made it clear they know they cannot unilaterally shutter the DOE. “It is set up by the United States Congress and we work with Congress,” said McMahon during a confirmation hearing. “It clearly cannot be shut down without it.” But that doesn’t…
Agriculture, Business, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

North Dakota Farmers Union Vice President weighs in on tariffs & potential economic loss

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Farmers are bracing for heavy impacts from those tariffs. Canada, Mexico, and China are three of the largest buyers of American crops, and the tariffs Trump has placed on imports from those countries have caused them to respond with retaliatory levies. Experts say this will likely cause farmers to lose money on all their major crops….

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…

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