FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Chamber holds a second night of candidate debates, this time with those running for two open seats on the Fargo City Commission. It was co-hosted by the Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley. Of the eight candidates running, six participated in the debate including Derik Arneson, Scott Brekke, Aaron Hill, Anna Johnson, Chad…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — First term Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is jumping into the mayoral race. In her campaign announcement posted to social media, Turnberg said she first stepped into the arena because she believed Fargo deserved common sense leadership. She says she is willing to ask the hard questions about spending and transparency. Her city commission term doesn’t…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is now a fifth candidate for one of two Fargo City Commission seats up for grabs in June. Former Fargo Park Board president Aaron Hill is entering the race. Hill is a licensed real estate agent and he founded Fargo Brewing Company in 2010. The business closed in 2024. His park board term expires in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Anna Johnson is the first candidate to declare that she is a candidate for Fargo City Commission in 2026. The local artist and business owner says she has a progressive vision for Fargo. Johnson says city staff is overworked and that’s unacceptable. “I think we need to make sure our staffing needs are taken care of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission is getting a new member. In the primary election Tuesday, Michelle Turnberg won a seat by leading the pack of seven candidates with 6,850 votes. Incumbent John Strand came in second with 6,579 votes to win another term. Commissioner Arlette Preston, who also served as deputy mayor, came in fourth in the voting…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Candidates for Fargo City Commission get another chance to talk about the issues facing the community. Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce hosted the candidate forum at Fargo City Hall. It was held in partnership with Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley and Downtown Community Partnership. Five of the seven candidates running for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley host a candidate forum for those seeking a Fargo City Commission seat. There are seven candidates for two seats up for election including those of Arlette Preston and John Strand, who are both running for re-election. They were joined by Al Carlson, Anna Johnson and Delson…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Voters will be deciding between seven candidates for Fargo City Commission during the election in June. Two seats are up for grabs including those of Commissioners John Strand and Arlette Preston. Both are running for another term. Other candidates include Michelle Turnberg, a former Fargo television news anchor, Nathan Pullen, Delson Saintal, Al Carlson and Anna…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioner John Strand is seeking a third term. Strand says he tries to be a voice for the people who aren’t represented, and that’s why he’s seeking another term. Due to term limits, it would be his last term on the commission if re-elected. Strand previously served eight years on the Fargo School Board….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Hawthorne Neighborhood Association hosted a Fargo City Commission debate. Candidates shared how to make the city more welcoming to everyone. “We need to bring in the people that represent our city’s diversity and there’s a lot of it. As we can tell we are growing as a city,” Anna Johnson said. “I looked at our…
