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Fargo Details Plan to Improve Public Safety Through Public Safety Sales Tax Approved by Voters

The funding for this proposal comes from the quarter-cent sales tax increase passed back in November.

May 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In November, voters added a quarter cent sales tax increase, to help funding for public services in the city of Fargo. Inside the City Commission chambers on Wednesday, May 14, officials detailed exactly how they plan to spend that money. Fargo Fire Department Chief Steve Dirksen was grateful to see the influx of funds to his…

Officials Provide Education on Fake IDs

The false documents are more realistic than ever before, and biometric scanners are required to accurately detect them.

February 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The problem, according to those in the know, is simple. “The kids have found that they can purchase these fake IDS off the internet for around 50 to 250 dollars,” said Tom Volk, prevention administrator. “And they look very legit.” But sussing out fake IDs is proving to be more difficult than ever before. “I was also…

UPDATE: Identities of Plaza Azteca shooting victims released in GoFundMe

May 19, 2022

Site Staff, TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: GoFundMeUPDATE – We are learning new details about the woman and baby shot by the baby’s father Wednesday at Plaza Azteca restaurant in Fargo. A GoFundMe account is raising money for 21-year-old Lucia Garcia and seven-month-old Dominique. They write Lucia had surgery to repair an artery which caused her to lose almost all of her blood. She is in…

City officials discuss adding ID scanners at Fargo bars

December 14, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo officials are looking into big changes in liquor laws. Police Chief David Zibolski started a discussion with the Liquor Control Board and City Commission to implement ID scanners at bars and off sale businesses. “Several of our establishments have gone the way of the scanners to thwart out some of these very well done and…

Fargo Police have fun & educate the people they serve at the Police Community Picnic

June 16, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Food, music and good old fresh air. It’s what people from across the metro came out for at the 26th annual Fargo Police Department community picnic. “Lots of fun things to do. We even have cops on bikes, which is somewhat unusual,” Chief David Zibolski said. “My daughter loves to see fire trucks and policemen, so…

City of Fargo monitoring “credible threats” related to violence at U.S. Capitol

January 6, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – A statement from the City of Fargo says Fargo Police is monitoring “credible threats and suspicious behavior” related to protestors storming the U.S. Capitol. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Police Chief David Zibolski have been in contact “to ensure readiness.” The chief has also been communicating with the FBI “in a proactive measure to ensure local law…

Fargo City Commission gives David Zibolski conditional offer to become next police chief

August 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Beloit, Wisconsin Police Chief David Zibolski is one step closer to being in charge of the police department in North Dakota’s largest city. The city commission unanimously approved the decision to extend a conditional offer for police chief to Zibolski. He is the candidate recommended for the job by the The Fargo police chief selection committee. The…

David Zibolski Talks Goals And Possible Challenges If Selected As Police Chief

The Fargo City Commission will meet on Monday to decide if Zibolski will become the next police chief.

August 21, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- David Zibolski has accomplished a number of goals serving as the Police Chief of the Beloit, Wisconsin Police Department since 2016. He says he’s ready for new opportunities in a larger department. “We’re very impressed with the city, its operations, its staff, its personnel, the police department and the community and I thought it would be a great…

Committee recommends David Zibolski become next Fargo Police Chief

Zibolski has served as Beloit, Wisconsin's Chief of Police since 2016

August 20, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Chief Selection Committee recommends Beloit, Wisconsin Police Chief David Zibolski succeed David Todd. “I have the great honor to introduce you to David Zibolski. He is our conditional candidate for police chief,” said Mayor Tim Mahoney, welcoming Zibolski as the preferred candidate. As the nation grapples with what policing should look like, local advocacy…

Fargo Police Chief Selection Committee Picks David Zibolski

Current Police Chief in Beloit, Wisconsin

August 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — After a full day of presentations and interviews, the Fargo Police Chief Selection Committee has selected David Zibolski as the conditional candidate for Police Chief. David Zibolski, Stacy Kelly and John Franklin were each asked the same 11 interview questions. They ranged from topics like handling protests and riots to improving morale at the department. All three…