Author: Gabriel Ostler

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Raises Money, Spirits for Landon’s Light

The organization provides aid to critically ill children and their families.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Landon Solberg was just 12 years old when inoperable brain cancer took his life. But his memory lives on – every year at the middle school he would have called home – in the form of a massive 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Liberty Middle plays host to the extravaganza, which features a ton of friendly competition…

Traffic Stop Leads to West Fargo Drug Bust

The pair were pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Two people from Jamestown were arrested after a traffic stop led to a meth bust in West Fargo. Kimberly Cox and Alek Dallmann were pulled over in West Fargo on December 27 after they allegedly ran a stop sign. Court records say Cox admitted that she had drug paraphernalia in her purse. The arresting officer notes…

Abercrombie Dairy Approved by State of North Dakota

The contentious project now has the backing of a state agency.

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. – An extremely controversial proposal for a dairy farm has gotten approval from the state of North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality announced today that they are issuing a state animal feeding Operation permit to Riverview ND LLP, for Abercrombie Dairy, which will be a large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation in Richland County. Many Abercrombie…

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

The stage show features the renowned criminologist delving into the psyches of some of history's most heinous individuals.

FARGO, N.D. – If you are looking for some murderously good entertainment this Saturday – the Fargo Theater is hosting quite the unique show. Dr. Scott Bonn is a criminologist who has personally interviewed some of history’s most repugnant killers, such as Dennis Rader and David Berkowitz. He’s taken his insights and expertise and turned it into a stage show,…

Northside Nutrition & Wellness Sets Up Shop

Owner Andrea Engebretson wants to help others after undertaking a successful weight-loss journey.

FARGO, N.D. – The new year is rife with resolutions regarding weight management. Here to help those seeking assistance in such an endeavor is Andrea Engebretson, who opened Northside Nutrition & Wellness to the public on the evening of January 2. It’s located at 2810 North Broadway in Fargo in the space formerly occupied by a CBD & Wellness establishment….

Chocolate Prices Heat Up, Carol Widman’s Stays Cool

Co-owner Carol Widman herself says she doesn't see the price surge affecting business too much.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The soaring price of cocoa has lead to big changes for chocolatiers around the world. Here in Fargo, though, it’s business as usual for one sweet shop, at least for now. “I think that we’ll be stable,” said co-owner of Carol Widman’s Candy Co. and member of the Widman chocolate dynasty, Carol Widman. “We go with…

Mario Kart Tournament Returns to Fargo Public Library

$250 worth of gift cards were available as prizes for the winners.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Library offered kids a chance to test their video game skills and maybe leave with some sweet prizes. The library hosted regular Mario Kart game nights over the summer, but slowed down when school started. Now that it’s winter break, though, event organizers decided it was high time for another tournament, and scheduled…

FMRC Club Hosts First Winter Charity Race

The cost of entry to any race was 3 cans of food - which was then matched by the club in donating to the Great Plains Food Bank.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The roars of remote controlled cars filled a room at the Bowler all Saturday. This place is commonly used for meetings for the Fargo-Moorhead Radio Control car club. But this time, it also benefited a good cause. The club decided to have its first ever Winter Charity Race. Donating at least three cans of food got…

Elks Lodge Hosts Annual Hoop Shoot

Kids compete to see who can make the most of 25 free throw attempts.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Young hoopers in Fargo got an opportunity Saturday to maybe make some noise on the national stage. The Elks Lodge in Fargo – number 260 – held its annual Hoop Shoot free-throw contest at Fargo Parks Sports Center. Registration was free and then the kids were divided into three separate age brackets. Each participant had 25…

K9 Riot Approaches Last Day on Duty

The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois will focus on rest and relaxation for the rest of her life.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Sgt. Preston Engstrom had only been with the Grand Forks Police Department for a short time before his career shifted in dramatic fashion. “My first year or so I had the opportunity to kind of help out with the current handlers that we had,” he explained. “It was a lot of fun, I had a…