FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city commissioner Michelle Turnberg expressed her dismay during tonight’s city commission meeting after the announcement of a second remote police station was added to the agenda. Turnberg moved to have the motion moved to the regular agenda. It comes as the commissioner previously hinted at calling for the dismissal of Chief Dave Zibolski. There has…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — When money is tight, you have to find ways to account for every single dollar. That is why Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn is requesting the city attorney look into the legality of recovering city funds from entities that misused the money. One of the entities called out in his request is Faith4Hope. Faith and Charles…
Ben Dow-Public Works/Steve Dirksen-Fire Chief/Tom Knakmuhs-City Engineer FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — City of Fargo staff gave a very thorough presentation to city commissioners about the amount of overtime paid to city employees and the pressures of staffing issues. It was prompted by a request from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn to require any overtime to be approved ahead of time, even though…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)– Fargo City Commissioners are still reeling from the discovery that an audience member brought a knife with them to Tuesday night’s meeting. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn describes the emotions he felt at the conclusion of Tuesday’s meeting when he found out somebody had been armed in the audience the entire time. “Commissioner Turnberg sits right next to…
FARGO (KFGO) – Security changes are likely coming to Fargo City Hall after a person attended Tuesday night’s commission meeting carrying a knife. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says there have been discussions about tighter security at City Hall in the past, but this incident will likely speed up the process. “What that did is, that precipitated that we need to take…
A view of the outdoor section of Christkindlmarkt, held at the Fargo Civic Center.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney wants to bring life back to the Fargo Civic Center in 2025. It is used for just a few events each year as of now including the popular Christkindlmarkt. Mahoney wants city staff to look for event promotion and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says the city will take a step back and play a more supportive role to end homelessness. FM Coalition to End Homelessness and United Way of Cass Clay presented a plan for the next 30, 60 and 90 days to reduce the number of people who are homeless. They will count on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget for Fargo includes a proposed $13 million, 11.5% budget increase with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A major part of the discussion was how to fund that pay increase. The city has given Hector International Airport two mills for years, but because of the airport’s estimated…
Joel PaulsenMOORHEAD (KFGO/KVRR) – The executive director of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority has resigned. Joel Paulsen notified a sub-committee that he would step down on Tuesday. During a meeting Thursday morning, it was clear that over half the Diversion Authority Board was unaware of the circumstances that led to Paulsen’s resignation. Board member and Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn…
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Despite some new measures already in place, Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says enhanced security measures are needed at City Hall. Piepkorn says, at a previous commission meeting, some people were not comfortable sitting next to him near the podium and that raised a “red flag” for him. “We’ve done some things,” Piepkorn says. “To give you…
