Author: Gabriel Ostler

Hit and Run
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Authorities Searching for Semi-Truck Involved in Hit-and-Run

The North Dakota Highway Patrol has only confirmed at this point that one person was injured in the crash.
Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking the public to keep an eye out for a semi-truck they say was involved in an injury hit-and-run crash near Casselton Friday night. According to NDHP, the two-vehicle crash happened around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12. The semi and a car were both traveling westbound on I-94…

Lena Deoliviera
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

23-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Murder Struck Boyfriend with Hatchet, Documents Say

Lena Deoliviera was arrested on September 7 after a relatively short police search.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Court documents have now revealed why 23-year-old Lena Deoliviera is being charged with attempted murder. Deoliviera’s case came to public attention on Friday, September 6, when the Fargo Police Department announced they were looking for her following an incident of aggravated assault. She was then arrested in Moorhead on September 7. The court documents say Deoliviera…

Hubbard County Sheriff's Office
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Teen Arrested After Threatening to Commit School Shooting

When questioned by deputies, the teen did admit to making the threats.
Gabriel Ostler,

NEVIS, MN (KVRR) – A teenager in Hubbard County has been arrested after reportedly threatening to shoot up a public school in Nevis. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office received those reports from the school itself, where staff say the student threatened to bring a gun into the building. The 14-year-old allegedly said he planned to shoot up the school, then…

Veteran Stand Down
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Second Annual Community Veteran Stand Down Event

The event was all about celebrating veterans and trying to connect them with resources that could improve their lives.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Community organizations took time on this anniversary of September 11th to honor veterans and to help provide them with the resources they need. It was all part of the second annual Veteran Stand Down event held at Broadway Square. Vendors and services set up booths to offer veterans everything from free haircuts to information on how…

Fargo Police Department Releases Report, Body Camera Footage From June 7th Assault
Community, Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo Police Department Release Body Camera Video, Reports Regarding June 7 Assault

Joseph Manitowabi pled guilty to three felony charges for his role in the assault, and will serve two years in prison.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The original video showing Joseph Manitowabi punching three Fargo police officers before making his escape – captured by KVRR’s Alex Bertsch – became an immediate sensation when it was uploaded on June 7th. The Fargo Police Department, though, says this snippet only tells part of a multifaceted story. They say that an officer in the city’s…

Harwood City Council
Community, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Special City Council Meeting in Harwood Turns Contentious

As it was a special meeting, councilors were not required to take public comment; those in attendance were angry they weren't allowed to have their voices heard.
Gabriel Ostler,

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) – Tensions boiled over in Harwood on the evening of September 10, as a special city council meeting regarding the proposed Applied Digital AI center ended with angry residents trying to make their voices heard. The special meeting was called to approve the rezoning of the land where the proposed data center will be located. Because Mayor…

Budweiser Clydesdales
Community, Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Busy Day at West Acres Features Clydesdales, Back-to-School Event

The Clydesdales moved across the river to Moorhead on Sunday, September 7, after spending two days in Fargo.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales continued their tour of Fargo this weekend. Friday, they stopped by downtown and delivered day-fresh Budweiser to various businesses. Saturday they were at West Acres for a meet-and-greet. The horses arrived in the afternoon and were available for pictures and interactions with families. Budweiser representatives say that was really the focus of…

Cobber Fest
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

First-Ever Cobber Fest Culminates in a Win for Concordia Football

It was also the first-ever night game played at the Jake.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Concordia College began a new tradition this year with its first-ever Cobber Fest. The day-long celebration of all things Concordia kicked off Saturday afternoon with games, photo opportunities and live music. There was also an ice cream social and language classes for those who would rather be indoors. At five the festivities moved over to Jake…

Pickled Fest
Community, Local News, Minnesota News

Pickled Fest Quadruples Population of Wolverton

Residents of the small city in Wilkin County says having such a lively social event is invigorating.
Gabriel Ostler,

WOLVERTON, MN (KVRR) – Off the beaten path in Minnesota, a celebration of all things pickled caused hundreds to flock to Wolverton. The second annual Pickled Fest took place by the Red Silo in Wolverton. The event was the brainchild of the owners of the Red Silo, who wanted to increase foot traffic to their city of about 130. They…

Happy Hooligans Win Air And Space Force Outstanding Unit Award For 24th Time
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Happy Hooligans Receive 24th Air and Space Force Outstanding Unit Award

The 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard is back on top after not having won the award since 2020.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 119th Wing North Dakota Air National Guard is certainly no stranger to recognition. They’d won the Air and Space Force Outstanding Unit Award, or ASFOUA, 23 times in the past. But after having not claimed the honor since 2020 – being recognized again sure felt great. “Take a moment to soak this in – you’ve…

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