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No Kings 3 Takes Place On Churchill Field At Ndsu

Third ‘No Kings’ Protest in Fargo Takes Place on Churchill Field at NDSU

Organizers moved to the new location after holding the first two installments at City Hall because they were worried that recent precipitation would make the sloping lawn a hazard for attendees.

March 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Previous No Kings rallies at Fargo’s City Hall have been well attended – but it seemed like the NDSU installment had the largest number of people yet. Those who showed up had a variety of reasons for doing so. “I really don’t want this war to go on,” said Eileen Plath regarding the conflict with Iran….

Previewing No Kings 3

The third installment of the nationwide protest will look a bit different in Fargo than it did for the first two iterations.

March 26, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first two “No Kings” protests in Fargo took place out in front of City Hall. This time, it’ll be on the lawn outside North Dakota State University’s Churchill Field. Organizers say this move is purely for safety reasons, as they worry muddy conditions could be hazardous on the sloping City Hall lawn. One other development…

Aclu To Train 'legal Observers' For Upcoming No Kings Protest

ACLU to Train ‘Legal Observers’ in Advance of Third No Kings Protest

The organization says that having impartial, third-party witnesses and documenters of what goes on at public gatherings is essential for protecting First Amendment rights.

March 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The previous two No Kings protests at City Hall in Fargo featured plenty of community volunteer staff members in hi-vis vests, monitoring the area, aiming to keep the peace. This time, though, those in attendance will see a new kind of vested volunteer on display. The ACLU calls these people Legal Observers – a term not…

Area Mayors Discuss Their Accomplishments And Challenges At State Of The Cities

Area mayors address construction, public safety, and homelessness at State of the Cities

January 8, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last year, area mayors have had their hands full with construction projects, housing, and public safety. At the 2026 State of the Cities conference, they address all of their accomplishments. “So this allows us to take a minute to take a breath and be grateful for all of the efforts that make our cities…

Second “No Kings” Protest Again Draws Crowds to City Hall

Demonstrators remain upset over a myriad of policy decisions from the Trump Administration.

October 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first “No Kings” protest at Fargo City Hall was held back in June. The second, in October, saw a similar turnout. Most protesters said that not only have their concerns not been addressed, most of the issues they’re worried about have only gotten worse. The nationwide protests are organized under the “No Kings” moniker because…

Downtown Engagement Center Will Be On The Move

Three locations have been chosen as possible new site for Engagement Center

September 16, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly five years after opening, a motion to move the Downtown Engagement Center has been approved. The move comes after concerns from several commissioners and business owners in the downtown area. “It is an insult to blanket statement that this is a homeless problem. The problem is drug use and mental illness,” said Michelle Turnberg, Fargo…

Fargo City Commission Passes 2025 Budget On A 3-2 Vote After Heated Discussion

September 30, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission votes three to two to approve Mayor Tim Mahoney’s $133 million 2025 budget after some heated debate at a packed city hall. Commissioners Michelle Turnberg and Dave Piepkorn voted against the budget. They along with Commissioner John Strand wanted to make more cuts after previously cutting D-E-I and unfilled jobs at Fargo Cass…

Fargo City Commission Votes 4-1 To Eliminate DEI Department

September 16, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The possible elimination of DEI had many come out and speak against this vote. “The last time I checked my money is green and it spends the same way as your money. You bleed the same way I bleed. You breathe the same air I breathe. So please … if you need to find another DEI…

Fargo City Hall debuts electric car charging station

December 2, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A dedication and ribbon-cutting is held for the first electric car charging station at Fargo City Hall. The city partnering with Xcel Energy. The EV charger will be available to provide a charge for hybrid cars and trucks. It is located in the west side lot of Fargo City Hall. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Xcel…

Update: Boil water advisory lifted for Barnesville

August 29, 2021

TJ Nelson,

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) – The city of Barnesville says residents no longer need to boil water. The boil water advisory was lifted Monday morning. A lightning strike Saturday night caused an outage for the water system. The city says that the the Minnesota Department of Health completed testing water samples and that “everything tested good.” Categories: Local News, Minnesota News…