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Final Farewell for The Spirit Room

The space has been cleared out since October, but those who loved the non-profit wanted one more chance to meet up and say goodbye.

December 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Back in September, a downtown Fargo institution announced its closure. On Saturday, the people who loved The Spirit Room gathered for one final goodbye. Executive Director Dawn Morgan organized a formal lunch and program at The Fine Arts Club on the afternoon of December 14. The non-profit organization offered yoga, meditation, dance classes, exhibitions, readings and…

Reminder of Parking Restrictions, Road Closures for Holiday Parade

The parking enforcement will begin at 4:00 P.M. and lift at 9:00 P.M.

December 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

A scene from the 2024 Holiday Parade in Downtown Fargo.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade is tomorrow, and the Fargo Police Department wants to make sure the downtown streets are clear for all the festivities. They’re seeking to remind the public of road closures and parking restrictions. You will not be allowed to park on:…

Business Owners On Center Ave. In Moorhead React To Closure

Business Owners on Center Avenue React to Closure

The road is currently closed between 10th Street and 14th Street, and is expected to fully reopen in November of next year.

November 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Adam Wiedman owns the Starbird Lounge on Center Avenue in Moorhead. He says, even though he’s been well aware of the impending shutdown of Center for underpass construction, it’s still been difficult to hammer out logistics, such as how delivery trucks will access the building. His neighbor, Jill Johnson of the Words to Live By bookstore,…

Intersection in Downtown Fargo Shut Down for Art Installation

The street mural should be finished by Friday, July 11.

July 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An intersection in downtown Fargo is now shut down in anticipation of a mural being installed on the street itself. The closure began at 6 A.M. today at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 5th Street North. The nonprofit group Folkways received an AARP grant to install the mural – a colorful, large-scale pattern that reflects…

40th Avenue South Road Closures

The road in Fargo will see its lanes of traffic reduced in two different areas.

June 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – It’s the season of construction – and the city of Fargo has more closures planned for Monday. First, 40th Avenue South will close between 15th Street South and University Drive South. Crews will be working on replacing concrete at the intersection of University Drive South and 40th Avenue South. So the lanes on University Drive South will…

Elm Street Closure

We are still awaiting word from the city on the road's potential timeline for reopening.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

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 Brewing Company Bids Farewell

The outfit filed for bankruptcy in April, then announced in October they wouldn't be able to go on.

November 23, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The party on University Drive kicked off in the old taproom – the entrance currently marked EMPLOYEES ONLY – where Fargo Brewing Company’s journey began back in 2010. Loyal customers turned up to celebrate the fun times, wishing they would have lasted just a bit longer. “It’s been a great place to come to, it’s always…

Fargo’s 32nd Avenue South Rebuild Begins

April 17, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 32nd Avenue Reconstruction project involves rebuilding 1.5 miles in multiple segments from 32nd Street South through University Drive over the coming years. Reconstruction on Segment 1 between 32nd Street and 22nd Street will begin in spring 2023 and last through fall 2023 leaving segment 2 reconstruction from 22nd Street through University Drive slated to begin…

Wings & Rings Closes In West Fargo

June 14, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another restaurant is closing in the metro. In a social media post, the owners of Wings and Rings in West Fargo announces that they have made the difficult decision to close the location. They did not give a reason for the sudden closure. The sports restaurant and bar celebrated it’s grand opening in West Fargo…

Dempsey’s temporarily closes due to positive COVID-19 test

The bar is waiting on more information on how to safely re-open and will remain closed until then.

July 13, 2020

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FARGO, ND – Dempsey’s Public House in downtown Fargo closes temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. The bar is waiting on more information on how to safely re-open and will remain closed until then. At the end of June, Fort Noks also closed temporarily after it was determined there was a potential COVID-19 contact at…