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Roers asks city of Fargo for property tax incentives for massive renovation plan

The firm would like some assistance in totally renovating the West 45h Business Center facility.

May 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West 45th Business Center looks largely unused from the outsider’s eye. One company active in those buildings is Roers, a construction, development, and property management firm. They’ve got a bold vision for the space at the corner of 45th Street S. and 2nd Avenue S. As of now, Fargo doesn’t have provide property tax incentives…

One of Six Suspects Involved in Brutal Downtown Fargo Beating In April 2024 Found Guilty

May 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man charged in a brutal downtown Fargo assault last year is found guilty on all three counts. 49-year-old John Hernandez was convicted of two counts of aggravated assault and a count of accomplice to aggravated assault. Sentencing is set for September 8. Hernandez was one of six people arrested for the April 6, 2024…

Construction Woes Impacting Downtown Fargo Sushi Restaurant

May 21, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Restaurants off Broadway in Downtown Fargo say they have been impacted by construction and street fairs for the past few years. Wasabi and Poke Bowl are two restaurants fused together with sushi and a Japanese eatery. The owner took over the restaurant three years ago, but has been seeing issues coming up in the past two…

Golden Drive for Homeless Kids Plan Weekend BBQ Fundraiser

May 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You can get your holiday weekend started with a bbq hosted by Golden Drive Homeless Kids. This fundraiser benefits homeless kids in the metro. You can get a brat or hot dog, chips and can of soda or water for just $5. The bbq will be held Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6 both days…

Man in Chaffee, North Dakota dies after being pinned under vehicle

May 20, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A man is dead after a vehicle fell on top of him. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it happened shortly before 5 p.m. in Chaffee, North Dakota. The sheriff’s office and multiple first responders found the 68-year-old man dead at the scene. Authorities say the devices used to the hold the vehicle up failed. The…

“Fit and Strong” Classes For Those Over 55 Offered By Fargo Cass Public Health

May 20, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is inviting people to get “Fit and Strong” in their free exercise and behavior workshop. The twelve week class invites people fifty-five and older to twice a week, 90 minute sessions for exercise and discussions. The workshop is geared toward improving lower extremity strength and developing and maintaining an active lifestyle. Participants…

Fans in North Dakota may soon be able to have Vikings license plates

May 20, 2025

Eric Bolin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Vikings fans in North Dakota may soon be able to show their support for the team with custom license plates. The Vikings Foundation is working with the North Dakota Department of Transportation to make custom license plates similar to those available in Minnesota. However, they need at least fifty people to sign up for the plates, or…

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library finishes phase one of construction

May 20, 2025

Eric Bolin,

An aerial view of the construction site for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Picture courtesy of Mercer Mass Timber.MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — Construction on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library has finished phase one. According to Mercer Mass Timber, the library is the largest user of mass timber in North Dakota. It’s meant to honor Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy of nature conservation….

Concerns For Traffic Safety As Interstate Speeds To Increase to 80 MPH in N.D.

May 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota will become one of nine states with an 80-mph speed limit. And some public safety advocates are sharing their thoughts on the effects this will take on traffic safety. “Most people exceed the speed limits. They have less time to react to roadway hazards, to other people who are in the roadway who may…

Walsh County Looks Into Moving Ahead With New Jail After Sales Tax Increase Got Voter Approval

May 20, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — Walsh County Sheriff Ron Jurgens says the county is looking at moving forward with using the sales tax that passed during last week’s special election for a new jail and or sheriff’s office. Voters approved a three quarter percent sales tax but rejected a 20 mill property tax increase. Both needed to pass for the project…