Fargo City Commissioner Michelle TurnbergFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An urgent move by Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg to address the homeless situation as the temperatures drop is voted down by the commission. Turnberg’s proposal called “Operation Safe Fargo” was defeated 3-2, with her only support coming from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. She proposed outlawing homeless camping on any city property and…
Steven BurrellFARGO (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department has revealed the identity of both the victim and alleged shooter involved in Wednesday’s shooting at the 4500 block of 47th Street S. The identities were revealed during a press conference held Friday, Dec. 6, at the Fargo Police Headquarters. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Rahssan Wilson, of Fargo. Police say…
Fargo fire crews respond to a fire in a mechanical room at south Fargo’s Perficient Tower (2000 44th St. SW) Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.FARGO, N.D. — Fargo fire crews responded to a fire in the basement of the Perficient Tower in south Fargo. The fire started in a mechanical room in the basement of the building. Crews were able to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For people experiencing homelessness, the brutal winters in Fargo can be deadly. Now the city has a new warming center to stay warm. It is located at 1230 25th Street South, in the space formerly occupied by the Fargo Police Department and on the far west side of the main Fargo Cass Public Health building, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Village Family Service Center is now offering virtual counseling services for people in North Dakota and Minnesota who can’t make the trip to Fargo. It’s part of their mental health Intensive Outpatient Program. The remote option will open The Village to clients who otherwise live too far away from Fargo to receive their services in…
MOORHEAD (KVRR) — A great horned owl that was rescued after getting tangled in a soccer net in Moorhead’s Hampton Park has been released back into the city. Netti in her box during her trip from the Raptor Center to the Moorhead neighborhood where she was found. Photo courtesy of Cindy Holtan. After spending a month at the Raptor Recovery…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With snow in the forecast, the Fargo Public Works Departments has been getting the streets, and their equipment, ready before the first flakes fly. Fargo Public Works Service Manager Corey Houim says they are transitioning from fall street sweeping to moving and removing snow from Fargo streets. Crews have been working to get snow emergency equipment…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s AMVETS held their annual Veterans Day SOS event in honor of the day. For a free-will donation, people were served a plate of SOS, or “Stuff On a Shingle,” starting at 11 this morning. The dish of white gravy over toast got its SOS nickname from soldiers serving in World War II. Mark Wagemann, Fargo…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Veterans Day is full of fanfare and remembrance for those who served. The West Fargo VFW event started with a flag raising ceremony followed by a speech by Retired Brigadier General Ron Solberg. There was also music from the West Fargo High School band and a solemn rendition of “Taps” by a post member. Many…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo fire crews responded to a balcony fire at an apartment building near Fargo Cass Public Health. A passerby spotted the fire around 9 a.m. Crews were able to put out the fire within five minutes after arriving. Damage was limited to the exterior of the building. According to Fargo Fire, there was no water or…
