FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders have adopted an ordinance prohibiting camping on public property, but there was some dispute over a resolution to the ordinance. It includes several new priority enforcement areas and the intention to implement Housing First, a short-term solution that will precede the comprehensive long-term Housing First strategy. The vote was three to two in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo voters are getting yet another tax measure to vote on in November and it comes after a lively discussion at city hall. Fargo Fire and Fargo Police would benefit from a change to the Home Rule Charter to allow a quarter cent sales tax to be used exclusively for their operations. The sales tax would…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission last night approved a revised preliminary 2025 budget by a vote of 3-2, but not without some opposition. Mayor Tim Mahoney made some changes to his earlier budget plan. It seeks $133 million, up over 11% from the 2024 budget. He says the city budget team has methodically gone through the financial statements…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission and Fargo Park Board met earlier in the day to discuss their next moves on homeless camps on both city and park property. Homeless encampments have continued to grow within the past few years and many city officials are concerned for both the public’s and homeless community’s safety. “Are we making it too…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People speak up at Fargo’s City Commission meeting over concerns of homeless camps growing in popularity along the river. The commission is considering an ordinance and have looked into the legality in their discussions. The Supreme Court determined it is not cruel and unusual punishment to not allow camping on public property. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An open records request by KVRR Local News has revealed a letter that indicates former Metro Diversion Executive Director Joel Paulsen was placed on administrative leave shortly before he resigned. That letter was never signed by Paulsen, who resigned shortly after. The notice, which is signed by Metro Flood Diversion Authority Board Chair Shelly Carlson, lists…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – – Fargo City Commission votes against the Human Rights Commission’s resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East. “Resolution fails for lack of a majority. We are adjourned,” said Mayor Tim Mahoney after the 2-2 vote. Mahoney and Commissioner Denise Kolpack voted against adopting the resolution. Commissioners John Strand and Arlette Preston voted in favor…
The WindbreakFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Windbreak is fined a second time for overserving and that includes a one-day suspension of it’s liquor license and a $1,000 fine. Fargo City Commissioners held a special meeting to make the unanimous 4-0 decision to levy the fine, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney was absent from the meeting. It was recommended during a January…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission turns down an appeal by The Windbreak over a liquor license violation. That means the establishment will have to pay a $500 penalty. Police say a 23-year-old woman crashed her car into a pole and was charged with DUI after leaving the bar last July. Staff and a manager are accused of over-serving…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The majority of Fargo City Commissioners agree that these are challenging financial times as they approve a 2024 budget including higher property taxes and increased franchise fees for public utilities. But Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the lone vote against approving the $120 million budget. He once again spoke out against raising the franchise fees from 2%…
