Author: Gabriel Ostler

Wrestle
Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

WinterSlam Returns to Butler Machinery Arena in Style

Last year, the event drew over 1,000 fans for the first time - and even more showed up for this go-round.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The biggest annual pro wrestling event in the Fargo area brought hard-hitting action Saturday night. Below Zero Wrestling hosted their largest-ever iteration of their flagship show, WinterSlam at the Bulter Machinery Arena on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in 2024, drawing a crowd of over a thousand people for the first time. So, they figured –…

Bowling
Community, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

‘Pins Down for Paige’ Shows Support for Local Mom

Paige Tollefson defied the odds to survive a major health scare - now, the community is letting her know they've got her back.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) — It was just a few years ago that Paige Tollefson learned that she had somehow acquired a JAK2 gene mutation. This made it more likely that she would develop severe blood clots. Paige wouldn’t know how severe, though, until October of 2024, when two clots forced her into the hospital with unimaginable pain. At one point,…

Snowmobile
Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

22nd Annual DL Vintage Snowmobile Rally and Swap Meet

The event brings in snowmobile enthusiasts from far and wide to compare crafts and to compete.
Gabriel Ostler,

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KVRR) – Outdoor sports enthusiasts braved the cold to ride and admire their prized antique snowmobiles. The 22nd Annual DL Vintage Snowmobile Rally and Swap Meet kicked off in front of Zorbaz at about 8 AM. 21 trophies were given out in the showcase portion of the day, where the sleds were judged in individual classes, while…

Sauna
Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Sauna Experience Heats up Drekker

The traditional wood-burning sauna was available for rent in hour-long slots.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – An extended cold snap like the one we’re going through can make people seek warmth in interesting fashions. Drekker Brewing decided to team up with Folkways and provide a traditional way for folks to get toasty. A classic wood-fired sauna was brought to the Drekker patio for the 15th and the 16th of February. Groups of up…

Luke Bryan
Entertainment, North Dakota News

Luke Bryan Announced for North Dakota State Fair

The country music megastar is set to close the festival on July 26.
Gabriel Ostler,

MINOT, N.D. – We’ve kept you updated on all the announced performers for the North Dakota State fair. The most recent confirmed attendee, though? He might just outshine each of the previous ones. Luke Bryan will be rocking out in Minot on July 26. Bryan is a five-time “Entertainer of the Year”, being awarded by both the Academy of Country…
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Man Shot in Cass County, Minnesota

There were multiple witnesses to the shooting, and the primary suspect was apprehended shortly afterwards as a result.
Gabriel Ostler,

POWERS TOWNSHIP, MN – A man from Hackensack, Minnesota is in custody after allegedly shooting an acquaintance late Thursday night. Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk says that at 11:26 PM the Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls reporting that a someone had been shot in Powers Township. Deputies and responders arrived and learned that an adult male, age 34, of Pine…

West Fargo Arrest
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Two Arrested After Traffic Stop in West Fargo

The suspects briefly attempted to flee, but were cornered after a short pursuit.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A pursuit in West Fargo has led to two people landing in custody. The West Fargo Police Department says that at 11:17 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, they attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 200 block of 5th Street E. The suspect vehicle fled south towards a parking lot in the…

Jessica Stoen
Education, Local News, North Dakota News

North Dakota Educator Wins Milken Award

The highly prestigious honor is referred to by many as the Oscar of teaching.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – A Northern Cass elementary school teacher got quite a surprise Friday morning. Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer Fuller made a special stop at Northern Cass to announce that the school did indeed have a 2024-2025 award winner. That would be second grade teacher Jessica Stoen, who received a check for $25,000. Stoen was in shock and…

Armstrong
Business, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Gov. Armstrong Talks North Dakota Economy, Possible Efficiency Moves

The governor believes the state has the ability to adjust to America's shifting needs, and also feels he can cut back on some committees at the state level.
Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The second and final day of the Chamber at the Capitol event featured a meeting with Governor Kelly Armstrong, who discussed why it’s so important to have face-to-face meetings with business leaders. “Because government doesn’t create a single job. Government doesn’t create economic growth,” he explained. “These guys do.” He also addressed the repeated elephant in the…

Chamber
Business, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

FMWF Chamber Attends Chamber Day at North Dakota Legislature

Gabriel Ostler, KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Local business leaders are in Bismarck to meet with the governor and lawmakers during a two-day trip. Things did run a little long today, but everyone left that conference room with smiles on their faces, saying that they were just so busy having positive conversations about business in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The Chamber Day at the…

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