FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn called the situation regarding understaffing of the police force, lack of leadership by Chief Dave Zibolski and other problems within the police department a “disaster.” After another development, Piepkorn said it’s time for Zibolski to go. “For me, public safety, that’s our number one job and if he’s intentionally putting our officers…
It’s a new year and it’s time to take control of your future. And coming this spring, there’s a way you can get the process jump-started, while having some fun at the same time. Ladyboss Midwest is holding its first-ever retreat this spring in Nisswa, Minn. The three-day event is booking up fast with participants from around the region. The…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Beginning Friday, Marcus Theatres’ West Acres Cinema in Fargo will offer the option of vaccination-required shows. Marcus says vaccine-only showings will be available for two titles daily. Showtimes will be marked on the website and on the Marcus Theatres app. Guests who have waited at least two weeks after their second Pfizer/Moderna vaccination or two weeks…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo city commissioner wants city administrators to place Police Chief David Zibolski on a performance improvement plan in the wake of several concerns raised by former officers during exit interviews. “This commission can do something, and here’s what I’m going to do. It’s now time to pull in the administration from the city of Fargo…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Two people are now officially in the race for Fargo mayor. City Commissioner Arlette Preston has joined businesswoman, attorney and state lawmaker Shannon Roers-Jones on the June ballot. Preston says she’s looking ahead. “Building a future for our children and grandchildren, and granted others could probably say that as well, but the core of that truly and…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss issues raised by former officers. More than 30 police officers and support staff have left the department either through retirement or resignation since Police Chief Dave Zibolski was named to the post just over a year ago. Some of them cite a lack of leadership at…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Betty White Challenge of donating to animal shelters has been picking up momentum at a Fargo shelter. Homeward Animal Shelter has raised $8,000 on Facebook. The Hollywood legend, a known animal advocate, would have turned 100-years-old on Monday. All this week Homeward has been raising money and offering a discount on adoption fees to help finding…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo city commissioners will hold a special Police Department Operational Update Tuesday in the wake of concerns raised by several former officers in exit interviews. By one count, more than 30 police officers and support staff have left the department either through retirement or resignation since police chief Dave Zibolski was named to the post just…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Sidelined by laryngitis, Gov. Doug Burgum says Wednesday’s 2022 State of the State Address has been postponed. Burgum had been scheduled to travel to Fargo and deliver the annual address on the NDSU campus. “As a result of laryngitis, the governor is currently having challenges with his voice and does not want this to distract from…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A nearly yearlong effort at collecting race data on defendants to identify any potential bias in North Dakota’s justice system will come to an end soon. The court rule that took effect in March 2021 requires that prosecutors filing criminal complaints include the race of adult defendants as perceived by law enforcement officers’ reports. The judiciary’s Minority…
