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First Day for Fargo Public Schools

It's also the last first day for Horace Mann Elementary, which will close at the end of this school year.

August 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The traffic started out slow on the cool and clear morning of August 27 but picked up intensity as the clock drew nearer to the ringing of the first bell at Roosevelt Elementary. This intersection near campus is known for higher-than-average traffic speeds and some unpredictable turns. The Fargo Police Department had extra patrols out and about…

City Of Horace Continues To Face Backlash Regarding Special Assessments

Battle Between City of Horace, Homeowners Continues

Flames were seemingly reignited by a Facebook post in a local community group earlier this week.

August 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – Disputes between homeowners and the city of Horace continue to erupt over special assessments that the homeowners say unfairly raise their mortgage prices. Back in April, a group of 15 banded together to sue the city over the issue. That case is still being litigated as of writing. Some involved with that particular case have worked…

Next phase of 32nd Avenue South construction begins Monday

Drivers can expect east and west detours to continue

July 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 32nd Avenue South Reconstruction Project will move onto Phase 3 on Monday, July 7. Phase 2, stretching from 17th Street South to 18th Street South, will remain closed. Northbound and southbound 18th Street South will also remain closed at 32nd Avenue South. Phase 3 includes: East and west travel on 32nd Avenue South remains restricted from…

Significant progress reported on 32nd Ave. S project in Fargo

June 18, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Phase 1 of the 32nd Avenue South improvement project, which included full reconstruction of the section between west of 15th Street South and east of 17th Street, is officially complete. While it marks a major milestone in the reconstruction of one of Fargo’s key corridors, the outside lanes between west of 15th Street and east of 17th…

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…

West Fargo Residents Face Restricted Driveway Access

Near 8th Street West and Westwynd Drive, much of the road has been torn up for a complete overhaul.

June 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler, Eric Bolin,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Road construction in a West Fargo neighborhood left some residents without access to their driveways on Friday, June 13. The Westwynd Mill and Overlay Project is in the area near 8th St W and Westwynd Drive. Crews will be resurfacing roads as well as conducting spot replacement of curbs and gutters in the area. According to…

Beyond Shelter Opens New Offices in Fargo

The organization focused on building affordable housing for others finally got around to constructing a nice space for themselves.

June 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – It’s been over two decades since Beyond Shelter, Incorporated started their work to develop affordable housing. 45 projects and 1,360 homes later, the nonprofit decided to focus on a different demographic for their next build – themselves. “We’re so excited,” said development director Christopher Miller. “It’s taken 25 years to get to this point of having our…

Crews working hard to complete construction on 32nd Avenue South in Fargo

June 3, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo is currently on track with the second phase of its reconstruction of 32nd Avenue South. The public was invited to share their concerns and ask questions about the ongoing project. Currently, the project this year is focused on the streets between 22nd Street South and 15th Street South. Several businesses are on…

University Drive Closure Begins Monday

The shutdown is occurring so crews can perform surface repairs.

May 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – There’s a road closure coming up on Monday that commuters should take into consideration. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 2, University Drive North will be closed to traffic between 40th Avenue North and 46th Avenue North. Northbound and southbound traffic will be detoured to 10th Street North. The road closure will allow for asphalt surface…

Roers asks city of Fargo for property tax incentives for massive renovation plan

The firm would like some assistance in totally renovating the West 45h Business Center facility.

May 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West 45th Business Center looks largely unused from the outsider’s eye. One company active in those buildings is Roers, a construction, development, and property management firm. They’ve got a bold vision for the space at the corner of 45th Street S. and 2nd Avenue S. As of now, Fargo doesn’t have provide property tax incentives…