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Details Over New Agreement Between Roers And City of Fargo Over Townhomes Released

August 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An agreement between the City of Fargo and Roers over townhomes that were supposed to be built by the end of 2021 is made public. The city commission in June found the company in default of building the townhomes near St. Paul Newman Center Church. The new agreement extends the completion deadline to May 2023. If…

City resolves Fargo townhome dispute with Roers construction

August 12, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – It appears the months-long squabble over the Roosevelt neighborhood townhome project in north Fargo has been resolved. The city has negotiated a final settlement with Roers Construction that will allow the building of seven townhomes that were supposed to be completed by the end of last year. It’s part of the Newman Center Project near the NDSU…

“Race: Are we so different?” exhibit seeks to educate people at Fargo City Hall

An exhibition to expand your knowledge on the history of race relations in the United States has a temporary home.

July 7, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — YWCA of Cass-Clay moves their “Race: Are we so different?” mini-exhibition to Fargo’s City Hall as part of the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism. “It’s for people to ask the questions that you’ve always wanted to ask and you weren’t sure if in fact you’re going to be offending the other person or the other culture….

City of Fargo prepares for road construction season

April 21, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the snow melting away, a new season returns to the region: road construction season. Fargo city engineers are designing a plan to rebuild roads, using a system determining how many potholes are on the road and how often the street department has to do maintenance. “We have a pavement management system that goes and drives…

Fargo city administrator to retire in June

April 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo City Administrator Bruce Grubb is retiring. His last day on the job is June 24. Grubb began his career in 1989 as a civil engineer. In 2016, he was promoted to city administrator after the retirement of Pat Zavoral. “I want to express my sincere appreciation to the City Commission, The City of Fargo and the…

Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County facilities opening late

January 5, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Due to winter weather conditions, all City of Fargo facilities (including the COVID-19 testing site at 3051 25th St. S. Suite K) will open at 10 a.m. The Fargo Sanitary landfill will open late at 9 a.m. MATBUS services will continue uninterrupted; routes 13, 14, 18 and 24 will utilize snow detours until conditions improve. Garbage…

City of Fargo, Airport Authority sign new agreement

January 3, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo city officials and the Hector International Airport Authority have reached a milestone that has been a long time in the making. On Monday, the two organizations will officially sign a new memorandum of understanding which recognizes a separation of the city and the airport, changing the previous 50-year agreement between the City and the Airport Authority….

Fargo city employees receive “appreciation bonuses”

City Commissioners approved “appreciation bonuses” of $1,000 to the workers.

December 28, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The City of Fargo has rewarded 967 full and part-time city employees in a big way. City Commissioners approved “appreciation bonuses” of $1,000 to the workers. It amounts to $943,250 that comes from a portion of CARES Act funding that was allocated in 2020 and not yet spent. City Commissioner John Strand said that several weeks…

Chicago man nominated for Fargo Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

May 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A Chicago area man has been nominated to serve as Fargo’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Fargo City Commission will be asked to approve a contract with Dr. Terry Hogan. A statement from the city of Fargo says Hogan has conducted substantial research on issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion during the last 18…

City of Fargo highlights Recycling on Earth Day

"If you really start looking at what you're throwing away, I would guess at least half of it can be recycled."

April 22, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Fargo highlights ways people can reduce their carbon footprint. With 24 recycling drop off sites located across the city, people can honor the environment every single day of the week. Those living in single family households can also sign up for the All in One Recycling program which…