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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…

Demolition Work Begins on Former The Biltmore on Main and O’Kelly’s Complex

December 16, 2024

TJ Nelson, Eric Bolin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The former complex that housed The Biltmore on Main and O’Kelly’s is starting to come down. The entire structure at 3800 Main Avenue in Fargo is being demolished. The city approved the permit just last Monday. Both businesses closed on August 31. The Gateway Auto Group purchased the property a couple of months ago for an…

Building razed ahead of construction for Kwik Trip store on 25th St. S

November 1, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Demolition crews clear site of planned Kwik Trip location in south Fargo (KFGO News)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Site work is underway for what will be another Kwik Trip convenience store, what is likely to be one of several in the Fargo metro area. Demolition crews have torn down the former location of Village Family Service Center at 25th St. and 12th…

Demolition has begun on old Moorhead High School

March 12, 2024

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD (KVRR) – There is a lot of history and pride connected to the old Moorhead High School, as people say goodbye as crews have started taking down the building. Piece by piece the old school is being torn down as demolition began Tuesday. Moorhead High was constructed in 1967, and has been a part of the community for over…

Demolition of Former Herberger’s at Moorhead Center Mall Begins

February 1, 2024

Site Staff, TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR)- The future of Downtown Moorhead starts now with the demolition of Moorhead Center Mall. Crews are working on tearing down sections of the mall including the former Herberger’s location on the west side. That store opened in the mall in 1983 and was an anchor store until closing in 2018. The large parking ramp on that end…

Demolition Begins on South Plaza Shopping Center in Fargo

January 24, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Demolition of the South Plaza Shopping Center along South University Drive in Fargo is underway. The 1950s era center is being replaced with a mixed-use facility. The aging strip mall and every house on the block will be removed for the new development. The BLOC project will include nearly 130 new apartments and over 15,000 square…

Lashkowitz High Rise demolition set for September 16

The implosion and demolition of the Lashkowitz in downtown Fargo is set for next Saturday and is sparking some buzz.

September 8, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) — The Lashkowitz High Rise has been a part of the city’s skyline for over 50 years and with the iconic building has got the community talking. Chris Brungardt the Fargo Deputy Head of Housing said, “Well it’s developing a lot of excitement and buzz in the entire community getting a lot of phone calls and radio…

Lashkowitz High Rise Implosion Delayed One Week to September 16

September 3, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The implosion and demolition of the Lashkowitz High Rise in downtown Fargo has been delayed by one week to September 16. The apartment building, which has been an iconic part of the city’s skyline for over 50 years, was slated to be imploded September 9. But some minor logistical challenges with permitting and coordination with all…

Corps of Engineers to Complete the Demolition of Drayton Dam This Week

June 26, 2023

TJ Nelson,

Drayton Dam(March)/HSG Park Joint Venture, LLCPEMBINA CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Work to replace the Drayton Dam in Pembina County is nearing the halfway point as the Corps of Engineers completes its demolition this week. The two year project started last July as part of the larger Fargo Moorhead Flood Protection Project. The $7.7 million Drayton project features a new dam…

Fargo man arrested, ten people removed from house to be demolished

January 4, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than ten people are removed from a dangerous Fargo house and the property owner detained and arrested for violating a court order. Danial Curtis was allowed 30 days to obtain the necessary permits to improve the house and bring it into city code. He was supposed to meet police at his property Wednesday morning but…