demolish Archives - KVRR Local News

Fargo City Commissioners Vote To Demolish Fire Damaged House

October 5, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo City Commissioners vote unanimously to demolish a house next month in north Fargo that has fallen into ruin. The property is owned by Bison Turf owner, Pete Sabo, who owns other properties including one that was condemned in 2018. Sabo calls the house “solid” and told the commission that he would like to restore it after…

Owner Of House Ordered To Be Demolished Fights Back

Pete Sabo claims the city exceeded its authority and didn't comply with state law and local ordinances

August 21, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo City Commission’s decision to order the demolition of a dilapidated house may not be a done deal. The lawyer for the owner of the house, Pete Sabo, says the city exceeded its authority and didn’t comply with state law and local ordinances. Last week, commissioners voted unanimously to condemn the vacant house at 427 15th…

Former North Dakota Governor’s Mansion To Be Demolished On Friday

The former mansion was completed in 1960 and has been home to nine governors

May 17, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The old North Dakota governor’s mansion will meet the wrecking ball on Friday. The ranch-style home has been replaced by an adjacent $5 million mansion that’s 13,500 square feet. The former mansion was completed in 1960 and has been home to nine governors. The new home is the third official residence built for North Dakota’s governors. The…

To Keep the Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex or Demolish It?

To a hospital, going back 100 years, that was the main source of employment in Fergus Falls, with over 3,000 residents

February 5, 2018

,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — It’s a conversation Minnesota communities have been having for over a decade…will the Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex be preserved or demolished? The city of Fergus Falls is trying to implement a phased plan to come up with a compromise. “I don’t think there’s many people in the community that don’t have a connection of some…

City to Demolish Empty House Next Month in South Fargo

they say the house is too dangerous to live in and getting rid of it will improve the neighborhood

January 3, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — After receiving many complaints from neighbors about 1410 1st Avenue South, the City of Fargo inspections department has decided to demolish the house. When the previous owner died, people broke in and started living there. The city considers the building dangerous and will demolish it to improve the neighborhood. Anyone who may be interested in the building will…