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Four-Star Naval Officer Receives Honorary Degree from NDSU

Admiral Stuart Munsch says he's thrilled to officially be considered part of the Thundering Herd.

May 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Admiral Stuart Munsch did not get to attend North Dakota State University. Instead, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1985. Forty years later, the four-star Navy officer is still on active duty, currently in charge of a NATO military command in Naples, Italy. But the Bison have never been far from his thoughts. So,…

Oakes Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty: Nearly 30 Cats Found Living in her Home

October 21, 2024

KVRR Staff,

OAKES, N.D. (KFGO) – An Oakes woman is facing one felony for animal cruelty and 29 misdemeanors for animal neglect after police found dozens of cats without adequate food or water inside her home. First responders were called to 74-year-old Rita Fiala’s home on March 4th after she had fallen. Medics had a difficult time entering the home due to…

Upgraded Charges Expected After Victim of Tuesday Crash Near Lisbon Dies at Sanford in Fargo

August 11, 2024

TJ Nelson,

RANSOM CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Criminal charges are being upgraded against a driver that caused a crash Tuesday afternoon near Lisbon, North Dakota. Highway Patrol says a criminal vehicular injury charge against 37-year-old Amber Patel of Oakes, North Dakota is expected to be amended to criminal vehicular homicide. The patrol says Patel rear-ended 67-year-old Jerry Rufsvold’s vehicle when he was…

Admiral from Oakes, N.D. Keynotes Memorial Day Services at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery

May 27, 2024

TJ Nelson,

MANDAN, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota National Guard hosted a ceremony to honor all American servicemen and women who died while serving. It was held at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan. Among the speakers were Gov. Doug Burgum, North Dakota National Guard Adjutant General Al Dohrmann. And the keynote speaker was a North Dakota native from Oakes. Admiral…

Ryan Bowlin Recaps Region 1B Tournament Day 1

Region 1B Recap

May 18, 2023

Site Staff,

ENDERLIN, ND — Scores from Day One: Game 1: No. 5 Oak Grove 3, No. 4 Oakes 2 Game 2: No. 5 Oak Grove 5, No. 1 Kindred 3 Game 3: No. 3 Central Cass 17, No. 6 Enderlin 7 Game 4: No. 3 Central Cass 8, No. 2 Northern Cass 5 Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Central Cass, Enderlin, Kindred, Northern Cass, Oak Grove, Oakes

Florida man shares how he claims he lost $4,000 to ‘Scammerblaster’ of Oakes, N.D.

January 11, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Florida man says he lost thousands of dollars when he dealt with an Oakes, North Dakota man known as Scammerblaster. “I had $4,000 dollars invested in equipment that ended up being junk. Because of that, I feel like he ripped me off. He, I could say stole but, really, I got the equipment but it…

Bison & Bills legend Phil Hansen weighs in on Damar Hamlin’s condition

January 4, 2023

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — An Oakes, North Dakota native and member of the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame shares his thoughts on Damar Hamlin’s condition. “We didn’t have the view that the players did. They were all surrounded, and we heard they’re doing CPR and, I mean, that shocks you. It puts things in perspective in a real fast…

High School Football Highlights 10/7

HIGHLIGHTS FROM KVRR SPORTS EXTRA

October 7, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-Final score for the region Sheyenne, 34,West Fargo,7, Fargo North, 31,Devils Lake,23 Valley City, 34,Jamestown,6, Kindred, 40,Sargent County,6 Central Cass, 55,EEK,0 Oakes,28, Lisbon,6, Century, 20,Legacy,0 Minot, 27,Bismarck,7 Mandan, 41,Dickinson,7 Williston, 40,Watford City,6 Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: bismarck, Central Cass, Devils Lake, Fargo North, jamestown, Kindred, LISBON, Mandan, Oakes, SARGENT COUNTY,…

Law Enforcement Searches For Man Who Walked Away From Motel In Oakes

July 31, 2022

TJ Nelson,

DICKEY CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Law enforcement in Oakes are trying to find a man who used to live in the town after he walked away from the Harvest Inn Motel without his phone, vehicle and other belongings on Saturday around noon. They say 48-year-old Jason Osborn of Aberdeen was last spotted on Sunday afternoon, north of the Kathryn sign…

Victim in Fatal Rollover Near Oakes Identified

June 13, 2021

TJ Nelson,

OAKES, N.D. — North Dakota Highway Patrol identifying the victim of a one vehicle rollover as 33-year-old Douglas Cavalier of Britton, South Dakota. The crash happened early Sunday morning about four miles southeast of Oakes, North Dakota. They say Cavalier was driving down Highway 11 at a high rate of speed when he lost control. He was thrown from the…