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Former City Commissioners Move Towards Petitioning For Change of City Government After Results of 2024 City Survey

June 2, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

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 Homeowner Fights to Save His Historic Home

The city of Fargo delayed their decision to buy out and demolish a local man's home until the Fargo Historic Preservation Commission meets

January 4, 2017

Site Staff,

Some Fargo homeowners are fighting back against buyouts as part of a project to meet the 500 year flood protection goal. One homeowner said his property has historic significance and he doesn’t want to go. The house designed by the granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright was originally constructed in 1958. John Stern has been living here since 1985. Since receiving…