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

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

September 7, 2025

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 Quadruples Population of Wolverton

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

September 7, 2025

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

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.

September 7, 2025

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…

Red Raven to close at the end of the month

September 7, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Red Raven in Moorhead has announced on social media that it is closing its doors at the end of September. They have three final events planned through September 20. In the post, they say “We found ourselves as the last two people of what had been an eight member team. This work is not sustainable with…

Funeral held for one of the victims of Annunciation School and Church shooting last month

September 7, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A funeral was held this afternoon for one of the young victims shooting victims at Annunciation School and Church on August 27. Services were held for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel. At the request of the family, news crews were not allowed onsite, but the service was livestreamed by family permission. The service was held at Mt. Olivet Lutheran…

KVRR is back on DirecTV after new agreement is reached

September 7, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Good news for people who catch KVRR on DirecTV: we are back! After months of an impasse on negotiations that would allow DirecTV to retransmit the station’s signal, an agreement was reached Friday. KVRR is now back in the lineup on the satellite tv provider. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News, South Dakota News…

Churches United Frees up Space at Dorothy Day Food Pantry

The organization is only saying right now they need the room for something big and exciting.

September 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Dorothy Day Food Pantry in Moorhead is set to undergo a major transformation – and to make that change, they had to make some room. The pantry, owned by Churches United, held a “Warehouse Wipeout” event on Sunday. They threw open the doors, and just about everything was up for grabs, including shelving, appliances, and…

Attempted murder suspect arrested in Moorhead

The Fargo Police Department says Lena Deoliviera was taken into custody without incident.

September 7, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A woman suspected of attempted murder in Fargo has been arrested in Moorhead. Police took 23-year-old Lena Deoliveira into custody today without incident. Fargo Police responded to an assault early Friday near the 700 block of College Street North. They found a man with significant injuries and through an investigation identified Deoliveira of Moorhead as the…

Former Director of North Dakota Fish & Game Arrested for Sexual Misconduct

The charge for 71-year-old Terry Steinwand is gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15.

September 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Terry SteinwandFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – The former director of North Dakota Game and Fish has been arrested for sexual misconduct. 71-year-old Terry Steinwand was arrested on a charge of gross sexual imposition with a victim under the age of 15. The charge is a felony. A criminal complaint has yet to be filed that would detail the charge. Steinwand was…

Fargo Police Department Looking for Attempted Murder Suspect

The department says the 23-year-old woman viciously assaulted a man, resulting in his hospitalization.

September 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a 23-year-old woman they’re seeking to charge with attempted murder. The department says the assault in question took place on Friday, September 5, at about 5:40 A.M. near the 700 block of College Street North. Officers say when they arrived, they found a man with…