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Civilians Meet To Search For Isadora Wengel

Community Gathers to Search for Isadora Wengel

Organizers handed out maps of the Red River and encouraged searchers to mark where they had looked. They hoped to find Isadora and bring her home, but they also wanted to show support for her still-grieving family.

February 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Since Isadora Wengel was reported missing in early January, the Fargo Police Department and other law enforcement agencies have been looking for her tirelessly. The case against her boyfriend, 21-year-old Joshua Hite, has moved forward on circumstantial evidence – but neither officials nor the general public will rest until her remains are found. To that end…

Woman given probation after pleading guilty to aiding an offender in fatal Moorhead shooting

February 9, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Abby FredricksonMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A psychiatrist who was charged as an accomplice in her then-boyfriend’s fatal drive-by shooting in Moorhead last April is sentenced to probation. 33-year-old Abby Fredrickson pleaded guilty last October to a single count of aiding an offender in the shooting death of 39-year-old James Hamilton by 35-year-old Jerome Thomas. Fredrickson was given a three-year “stayed…

Federal charges filed against man tied to shooting in Fargo last September

February 2, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Attempted murder and other state charges are dropped against 24-year-old Braden Poitra of Moorhead as federal charges are filed. Poitra is charged in U.S. District Court in Fargo with being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of drugs and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. State charges were dismissed…

Frostival Returns for 10th and Final Installment

Organizers say there will be another winter-based celebration next year, just not under the Frostival name.

February 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Moorhead’s biggest winter celebration forged ahead this Saturday in the face of roaring winds and encroaching snow. Frostival took place on January 31 at both the Hjemkomst Center and adjacent Viking Ship Park. There were plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from, ranging from face painting to ice skating and sledding as well as…

Park Christian School Hosts Annual Science Fair

For some, the fair serves as a springboard to state or even national competition; others simply use it as an opportunity to improve their organizational or oratory skills.

January 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Local high schoolers showed off their hard work today in a science fair that might just lead to them receiving national recognition. Park Christian School hosted their annual science fair for 8th and 10th graders in their main gymnasium. 87 projects were on display, and the winners were chosen by a panel of judges. The students…

Rourke Art Gallery holds third annual Valentine’s art exhibit

January 29, 2026

Eric Bolin,

The Rourke Art Gallery’s “Call Me!” Valentines exhibit runs through Feb. 22.MOORHEAD — The Rourke Art Gallery is holding its third annual Valentine’s exhibit starting on Thursday, Jan. 29. The exhibit, called “Call Me!” features artwork with a retro, mid-century style. Local artists were able to submit up to three pieces for display Each piece has themes of holiday themes…

City Of Fargo Confirms Finding Of Emerald Ash Borer Has Been Found

City forester explains the city plans to monitor and treat trees after confirmation of emerald ash borer

January 27, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Emerald ash borer larvae was recently confirmed on the east side of the downtown Fargo public library. It wasn’t a big surprise because the pest was detected in Moorhead in 2023. “We finally confirmed it. We kind of already expected it to be here, but it just took us till today to actually get it confirmed,”…

Moorhead City Council frustrated with ICE, Borgen calls agents ‘federal thugs’

January 26, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Several Moorhead city council members are expressing their frustrations and dismay over ICE agents in Minnesota. City Council member Emily Moore read a letter by a friend of Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by ICE agents over the weekend in Minneapolis, encouraging people to continue his legacy. Mayor Shelly Carlson says the city does not…

Feed My Starving Children Baked Potato Feed

Baked Potato Feed for Feed My Starving Children at Junkyard Brewing

It was $8 for the potato feed and an additional $1 for dessert options - and organizers believe that alone netted them well over $1,000 for the nonprofit.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Giving Hearts Day is just around the corner, and local nonprofits are teaming up with businesses around the F-M area to get a jumpstart on their fundraising goals. One such event took place on Saturday, January 24 at Junkyard Brewing Co. in Moorhead. Feed My Starving Children FargoPack held a baked potato feed inside the establishment…

‘Smash for Sarcoma’ Tournament Raises Money for West Fargo Man’s Second Cancer Battle

36-year-old Brad Lindblad has fought off the disease once - now, the community is trying to make sure he has the support he needs to do it again.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Community members packed a local pickleball venue to raise money for a West Fargo man who is battling a rare form of cancer for the second time. Brad Lindblad was first diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma at age 23. He fought off the cancer and has since gone on to mentor other cancer patients while having three…