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 (KVRR-KFGO) – A third person has entered the race for Fargo City Commission. Former Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson announced his campaign Thursday morning. Peterson is a small business owner who served three terms on the Cass County Commission. Peterson says his goal is to get back to the basics of what city government should do. He says that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former Republican state senator Tim Flakoll is running for Cass County Commissioner. The business owner with experience as Director of Operations for NDSU Downtown and Provost for Tri-College University is seeking the seat in District 1. He lost a race for Fargo City Commission in 2018. Flakoll says Cass County needs a creative problem solver with…
By: Jared Goyette BECKER CO., Minn. (FOX 9) – Less than a year after being terminated by Becker County Sheriff Todd D. Glander, former deputy Chad Peterson is running to replace him. Whether he wins or not, Peterson’s story and the unorthodox path he took to running for office speak to the challenges and tensions in law enforcement today around accountability, mental health, community…
FARGO, N.D. — In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses in the Fargo-Moorhead area are left struggling. “If a business is still operating, sales are down 60-70%,” said Downtown Community Partnership President/CEO, Melissa Brandt. “Some have found creative ways to sell their product online or are offering pickup or takeout. Others have made the tough decision to lay…
FARGO, N.D.–Metro leaders and healthcare partners are hosting a public briefing to provide updates on plans to protect community residents and assist healthcare providers. Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis, Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and Cass County Commission Chair Chad Peterson will lead the meeting. Public health experts from Fargo Cass Public Health and the…
FARGO, N.D.–Chad Peterson announced plans to seek re-election to the Cass County Commission on Sunday. Peterson currently represents District 1, which includes most of North Fargo. He also serves as the 2020 Commission Chair. Peterson was first elected in 2012, and has made it a goal to help control the county portion of property taxes. If re-elected Peterson says he…
