Talks to begin on making improvements at the nearly 30-year-old Newman Outdoor Field

Talks also to begin on a possible tenant for the former Mid America Steel site downtown

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city staff will start a discussion on the future of Newman Outdoor Field.

The land is owned by the state and leased to the city.

The field is used by the Redhawks and NDSU and improvements are needed at the nearly 30 year old facility including ADA projects for accessibility.

“A new operating model, talk about a capital improvement plan, talk about ADA improvements and the other maintenance activities that have really been deferred for too long at the facility. So that we’re making sure we’re putting this facility in the best position possible for success in the future,” said Michael Redlinger, Fargo City Administrator.

The city commission has also agreed to begin talks about the Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum possibly being built at the former Mid America Steel Site downtown.

The city bought the site in 2016 which still needs to be remediated.