CITY OF FARGO

Fargo set to roll out new water meters

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People in Fargo are about to see some changes in their water bills. The city is set to roll out new water meters. The upgraded meters will start being installed in North Fargo next month. Areas in central and southern Fargo will see changes in the next two years, with the upgrades set to be completed…

Open House Planned for Input on Noise Issues In City of Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are looking into cracking down on loud vehicles and other amplified sound issues. During last week’s city commission meeting, Commissioner Arlette Preston asked the police chief and city attorney to research what would be required to enforce the laws against illegally altered vehicles. Preston says she has heard complaints from a number of people…

People wanted to apply for vacancies on City of Fargo Boards and Commisions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  The city of Fargo is asking residents to help fill a number of positions on city boards and committees. There are currently seven vacancies, but only three people have expressed interest. Mayor Tim Mahoney is encouraging residents to get involved and help shape the direction of Fargo’s future. “We like people to get involved in the…

City of Fargo and Gate City Bank announce a $2 million investment in the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Fargo and Gate City Bank announced a $2 million investment in the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. This will help provide homeowners with low-interest loans to address qualifying property repairs and improvement projects. This includes structural corrections, energy upgrades and general property improvements. “Encourage our neighborhoods to keep sustaining. They are doing great but we…

Sanford Broadway Urgent Care Closed After Sewer Line is Ruptured

720 4th Street North, Fargo

UPDATE: Broadway Urgent Care will reopen and resume normal hours of operation on Thursday, Nov. 9 as necessary repairs have been completed.   FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A ruptured sewer line has caused the closure of Sanford Broadway Urgent Care for the rest of Wednesday. A Sanford spokesperson says the facility could be closed for the rest of the week…

City of Fargo introduces mandatory De-escalation Training

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After hearing about bar staff in Fargo mistreating customers, the city made its de-escalation training mandatory for bars and restaurants which serve alcohol. After running its first course, Fargo Liquor Control Committee realized the material they were teaching to service staff was not the right fit. They have now partnered with the North Dakota Safety Council…

Fargo and West Fargo Approve 2024 Budgets, One Vote Wasn’t Unanimous

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The majority of Fargo City Commissioners agree that these are challenging financial times as they approve a 2024 budget including higher property taxes and increased franchise fees for public utilities. But Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the lone vote against approving the $120 million budget. He once again spoke out against raising the franchise fees from 2%…