Author: Gabriel Ostler

Luke Bryan Announced for North Dakota State Fair

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

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…

Man Shot in Cass County, Minnesota

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

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…

Two Arrested After Traffic Stop in West Fargo

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

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…

North Dakota Educator Wins Milken Award

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

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…

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.

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…

FMWF Chamber Attends Chamber Day at North Dakota Legislature

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…

Border Between U.S. and Canada is Secure, but Officials Stress Vigilance

They say all the tools are there to maintain safety.

PEMBINA, ND (KVRR) – Officials on both sides of this US – Canada border say it is very secure at present, but they’re keen to take proactive steps to keep it that way. To that end – two new black hawk helicopters acquired by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police took to the skies on January 17th. In a news release,…

Community Meal Serves Food-Insecure in Downtown Fargo

The event also featured a giveaway of warm clothes and necessary personal items.

FARGO, N.D. – Community members needing a warm meal and winter gear to fight the cold found both at the Indigenous Association in downtown Fargo on Saturday. The Fargo-Moorhead Mutual Aid & Direct Action Network hosted their second community dinner. The first time, they made about 60 meals, and ran out within an hour. So this time they prepped much…

Hygge Day Brings Coziness to Brewhalla

The term comes from the Danish, who use it to discuss a way of life that focuses on comfort and self-care.

FARGO, N.D. – Brewhalla is known for its lively atmosphere and exciting events. But Saturday – a different word defined the space – cozy! That’s because the venue hosted Hygge Day on Saturday. Hygge is a Danish term, used to signify coziness, warmth, relaxation – basically anything related to nice feelings and self care. So Brewhalla had a whole slate…

67th Kiwanis Pancake Karnival Packs Fargodome

Event organizers expected to feed ten thousand people over the course of the day.

FARGO, N.D. – The smell of flapjacks filled the Fargodome Saturday for a massive pancake feed put on by the Kiwanis Club. That’s because it was time for the 67th Kiwanis Pancake Karnival. The doors opened at 7 A.M. and thousands of people began streaming in almost immediately. KVRR’s TJ Nelson helped dish out the tasty and fan-favorite sausages while…