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. – There’s a road closure coming up on Monday that commuters should take into consideration. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 2, University Drive North will be closed to traffic between 40th Avenue North and 46th Avenue North. Northbound and southbound traffic will be detoured to 10th Street North. The road closure will allow for asphalt surface…
FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo is letting residents – especially new homeowners – know about a free service they provide that could save your yard from a lot of damage. Before a homeowner plants grass or lays sod on their yard, the city will survey the lot for grading purposes. The proper grade ensures correct drainage in residents’…
FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo has closed Elm Street in north Fargo due to the rising Red River. The street has been closed to traffic between Thirteenth Avenue North and Fifteenth Avenue North. During the closure, traffic is being detoured to Third Street North. The city says the closure is necessary due to high water causing safety concerns…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West 45th Business Center looks largely unused from the outsider’s eye. One company active in those buildings is Roers, a construction, development, and property management firm. They’ve got a bold vision for the space at the corner of 45th Street S. and 2nd Avenue S. As of now, Fargo doesn’t have provide property tax incentives…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The city of Fargo will start enforcing the new ordinance at the end of this month. While there are very few camps left near the downtown area, the concern is what will happen next. “Historically, it’s easier for people to stay outdoors in the nicer months. But that also was dependent on them having places to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners are delaying any action on making the mayor full-time or adding two commissioners, until next month. City staff presented findings of research into what steps would need to be taken and the impact on the budget. Commissioners can vote to make the mayor’s position full-time. Right now the mayor’s position is only part-time…
FARGO (KFGO) – City inspector Shawn Ouradnik says the City of Fargo has declared a large apartment building dangerous and directed the owner to make repairs or additional action will likely be taken. The eight-floor University Drive Manor is just off University Drive on 2nd Ave. N. There are 90 units in the building. Ouradnik says unsafe conditions were found…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It happens every spring. As the weather warms up and melts the snow, dog poop piles begin to create a mess. “It differentiates year by year but we usually get about 15 to 20 calls or complaints over the internet, you know at our FargoOne app, and what we usually check out each one of those….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Commissioner Dave Piepkorn wants any city staff overtime to be approved ahead of time by the commission. He referred to a Forum article over the weekend about the city paying out over $31 million in overtime in the past decade. Piepkorn says one employee made $80,000 in overtime in one year and says overtime needs…
