CITY OF FARGO

Talks to begin on making improvements at the nearly 30-year-old Newman Outdoor Field

Talks also to begin on a possible tenant for the former Mid America Steel site downtown

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city staff will start a discussion on the future of Newman Outdoor Field. The land is owned by the state and leased to the city. The field is used by the Redhawks and NDSU and improvements are needed at the nearly 30 year old facility including ADA projects for accessibility. “A new operating model, talk about…

City leaders discuss the financial risks and future for convention center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Discussion for the two convention center sites is nearing a conclusion. The top two developers say how their proposed locations will benefit the city. “There are 600 different property owners within a half mile of the convention center, the downtown site. There are 200 businesses down here that are all excited to welcome guests to Fargo…

15th Street S. intersection closed for one week due to 32nd Avenue construction project

FARGO (KVRR) — A busy intersection along 32nd Avenue South in Fargo is temporarily closed. The project is currently in phase 2 of upgrading a section of the street that includes the intersection of 32nd Avenue and 15th Street South. The week-long closure will let crews complete underground utility work. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via 35th Avenue South. Westbound…

City of Fargo launches campaign to keep storm drains clear rain runoff clean

Courtesy: City of FargoFARGO (KVRR) — ‘Only Rain Down the Drain.’ The City of Fargo has recently launched its public awareness campaign to make residents aware about storm drains. The campaign’s message is to remind residents that storm drains flow directly into local waterways and are not designed to filter trash, chemicals or contaminants. Over the spring and summer months,…

Final phase of 32nd Avenue construction underway

Construction Barrel located at the intersection of 32nd Avenue and University Drive South. 4/28/26.FARGO — Work is well underway on the final phase of road construction on 32nd Avenue South in Fargo. This year, the construction is focused east of University Drive, with work also being done on 15th Street South and stretching to the Red River. Construction crews will…

Human Rights Commission granted permission to suspend meetings until after June election

Candidate for mayor and Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou SirleafFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Human Rights Commission is still uncertain what path to take next after the city voted in January for it to conclude its activities. City staff wanted Human Rights, Arts and Culture and Native American Commissions to conclude to reduce costs and the amount of staff time…

Top two convention center sites advanced by Fargo City Commission for financial vetting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City commissioners vote four to one to move forward with full financial vetting of the top two convention center sites including Brewhalla and Fargo Civic Center. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the sole vote against the motion and says there is no rush for the process. The top four sites were ranked and selected by the…

Fargo’s Winter Warming Operation to end for the season after Wednesday night

Downtown Engagement Center in FargoFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Tomorrow night will be the final night of the season for Fargo’s Winter Warming Operation. The overnight service at Downtown Engagement Center will close for the season the following morning at 8 a.m. The operation served a total of 638 unique individuals, with an average of 62 people served each night. Fargo…