Author: Gabriel Ostler

Nailed It! Fundraiser Brings Fun, Awareness to Junkyard Brewing

$1 from every pint sold during the event went to Rebuilding Together F-M.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Board games and other activities of that nature are fairly common fixtures at breweries these days. What you’re not often going to find, though, are hammering or plumbing contests. But when the creative minds behind Junkyard West Fargo and Rebuilding Together partnered up – that’s exactly what came to fruition. “I think that the plumbing…

Gov. Burgum Releases Housing Recommendations

The governor addressed a crowd in Bismarck, outlining proposals that would be added to his upcoming budget.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Doug Burgum is aware that housing is becoming an issue within the state of North Dakota. At a news conference in Bismarck on November 12th, he unveiled a set of recommendations, gathered into 6 separate categories, that he believes will tackle the issue head-on. These recommendations were compiled by the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory…

Anti-Chicken Ordinance Remains on Mapleton Books for Time Being

A 16-year-old brought a presentation to the city council meeting in an effort to get the rule changed, but was rebuffed on his first attempt.

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) — McCoy Ferguson’s noble attempt to change the rules in his hometown to allow people to own chickens for personal use fell short at Mapleton’s November city council meeting. The council commended Ferguson on his presentation and took the matter seriously, debating its relative merits for a good 10-15 minutes. In the end, though, they determined that…

14 Year Old Missing from Nelson County

Chere Feather was last seen in Lakota, North Dakota, on Halloween.

A photo of Chere Feather, provided by the Nelson County Sheriff’s office.UPDATE: Nelson County has announced that Chere has been found and is okay. They thank the community for their assistance in this matter.   ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office has put out a press release on Facebook indicating that they are on the lookout for a missing…

Atonement Lutheran Church Hosts “Day of Bread” Soup Buffet

The event has been taking place in some fashion for over 40 years.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Folks from around the Fargo-Moorhead region poured into the Atonement Lutheran Church to enjoy a hearty meal – and give back to good causes. The Day of Bread soup buffet, hosted by the church, featured over 30 homemade soups, plus sandwiches and desserts. Those who purchased a $10 entry ticket ($5 for children under age 10)…

Dr. Rupak Gandhi says it’s time to move on as he announces resignation

Dr. Ghandi has held the position since 2018.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After seven years leading the Fargo Public Schools District, Dr. Rupak Gandhi feels it is time to move on to new challenges. He announced his resignation on November 7th in a statement disseminated to the community. “This decision was not made easily, and I hope the community feels, as I do, the deep sense of connection…

Officials Head Back to Drawing Board After Fargodome Measure Fails

This is the second such measure voters in Fargo have rejected.

FARGO (KVRR) – Two tax increase measures aimed at funding improvements in the community earned the approval of Fargo voters on Election Day. The third – an attempt to secure additional money for renovations to the Fargodome – wasn’t so lucky. “I think part of what influenced that was tax fatigue, basically,” said Mayor Tim Mahoney. “They had three tax…