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Safety Safari Brings Big Crowds to Red River Zoo

The annual event is a community favorite for families and members of law enforcement alike.

May 31, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many folks took advantage of the nice weather midday Saturday by attending one of the Red River Zoo’s most popular annual events. The Safety Safari returned to the Zoo from 2 to 6 P.M. on May 30. Law enforcement departments, first responders, and other safety-focused personnel were in attendance, having friendly, face-to-face interactions with kids and…

Governor Burgum Hears Concerns from High School Students about Fargo’s Future

More kids are thinking about leaving North Dakota for college and for work

October 5, 2018

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, yet Cass County has the most open jobs in all of North Dakota. There are more than 11,000 students in Fargo Public Schools, but some want to leave the state to further their education and careers. “We’re much more limited here, so if we can expand…