FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The petition created by two former city commissioners is gaining traction, with over halfway to their goal of 6,000 signatures. Fargo Firefighters Union President Ron Guggisberg explained why the union is supporting the change. “We have eight stations in the community, and so we’re already broken into neighborhoods. And this would do the same for that….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The city of Fargo established a form of government in 1909. While the city has grown over the years, former city commissioner Arlette Preston believes that the work that is done now is not enough. “There are neighborhoods with very different needs and concerns. And the city survey even showed that people just don’t feel like…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over a year ago, Deborah Hopper was struck while crossing this intersection. While there were no charges in this case, Strong Towns Fargo wants the city to provide safety for both pedestrians and bicyclists. “The reason is if a vehicle hits a person at 20 mph the ability to live through that is much better than…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local advocacy group, Strong Towns Fargo, is recruiting new members to support safer streets, walkability, and financial development. The group has been around for a year and branched off from the bigger non-profit group based in Brainerd, Minnesota. They are currently working on addressing traffic speeds by working with engineers and planners to slow the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders take action on two more buildings that city inspectors have deemed to be dangerous. A house at 909 4th Street North has been the cite of dozens of police calls for service. Entry doors have been kicked in, there are multiple broken windows along with garbage including drug paraphernalia. Commissioners voted to have…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another North Dakota primary election is in the books and with it just 20% voter turnout statewide. That is near average during presidential cycles but down 7% from 2020 when there was an increase in mail-in ballots due to the pandemic. The North Dakota GOP says it trusts Republican voters and will place its full support…
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) — 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) — First they looked into speeding and street racing, now Fargo City Commission is going after vehicles that are illegally altered and creating unwelcome noise in the city. Commissioner Arlette Preston wants the police chief and city attorney to research what would be required to enforce the laws against such vehicles. Preston says she has heard complaints…
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…
