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OneFargo Event is underway, crowd is listening to speakers

Large crowd has come out to Island Park for the OneFargo celebration. The group will NOT be protesting. They will be remembering George Floyd and engaging in discussion about what can be done to create change in the F-M community. pic.twitter.com/1mcXfr0UXF — Kathryn Gallo (@kathryntgallo) June 5, 2020 FARGO, ND — A large crowd has come out to Island Park…

Cass County Courthouse and Annex will close at NOON

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – The Cass County Courthouse and Annex will close at NOON. As Cass County officials plan and prepare for the One Fargo Celebration event this afternoon, all indications continue to show that it will be a positive, empowering, community-minded event. However, if something unexpected happens it will be much easier for appropriate law enforcement and emergency personnel…

Moorhead assault is now homicide investigation

MOORHEAD, MN — The Moorhead Police Department is currently investigating a homicide. The victim was involved in a significant assault that occurred on Wednesday, June 4. He has been identified as Richard Alhag Stephen, age 33, of Fargo, ND. The Moorhead Police Department, with the continued assistance of the MN Bureau of Investigations, continues to work on the details of…

LIVE: What You Need To Know Before the One Fargo Celebration

FARGO, ND – The One Fargo Celebration isn’t a protest, but a forum for open dialogue and understanding between a diverse community and it’s leaders. Organizers want to be clear that this isn’t a protest, but a celebration. It begins at 1:00 PM at Island Park. Organizers want to make sure that everybody knows that no violence will be tolerated,…

Golden Drive Community Event Cancelled this Summer

FARGO, ND — The Golden Drive Community Event is cancelled. Organizer Sue Baron made the announcement Friday morning on the Golden Drive Facebook page. The Golden Drive’s 8th Annual Community event was scheduled for July 18, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Bonanzaville. Here is her statement: With a heavy heart, we are sorry to announce the cancellation…

State Representative Ruth Buffalo Says George Floyd Death “Opened A Lot Of Wounds”

Buffalo has reached out to city leaders, law enforcement and organizers to start having these discussions.

FARGO, N.D- State Representative Ruth Buffalo says the death of George Floyd was heartbreaking and it’s something many Native Americans in North Dakota could resonate with. “Many of our communities are struggling to survive. Who live in poverty, and who experience high rates of racial profiling. And there is the very strong, thick, lack of trust that exists across our…

OneFargo event celebrates efforts toward change in the Fargo-Moorhead community

Organizers of the event say they decided to plan the celebration rather than a protest because of the willingness of city leaders and police to listen and work with them towards a better future.

FARGO, N.D. — Saturday’s protest in downtown Fargo was a plea for change; a way to ask for more open dialogue amongst those in our area on what can be done to better support the black community. In the days since, that discussion has began between city leaders, Fargo Police, and protest organizers. It is a small step, but those…

Grand Forks protest remains peaceful

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A protest in downtown Grand Forks on Thursday afternoon concluded peacefully. The Grand Forks Police Department worked with protest organizers and the City of Grand Forks to provide traffic barriers and safety for the protesters. The protest started at the Central High School parking ramp and went to the Greenway. Police say the group of protesters split in…

OneFargo Celebration will be at Island Park

FARGO, N.D. (June 4, 2020) – Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Cass County leaders, Fargo Police, Fargo Public Schools and members of the Fargo Human Relations Commission have engaged in substantial dialogue yesterday and today with the organizers of Friday’s planned events. Organizers have modified their original plans of a sit-in at City Hall. Today, these organizers and City leaders…

Minnesota National Guard activated in Clay County because of “credible threats” during protests planned on Friday

Fargo Police Department is boarding up their windows.

ST.PAUL, MINN. – Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order late Wednesday night activating the Minnesota National Guard to provide safety and protection for Clay County and surrounding areas during demonstrations planned in Fargo in the wake of George Floyd’s death. “The Minnesota National Guard stands ready to provide protection for all Minnesotans,” said Governor Walz. “While Minnesotans turn their…