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Winter Warming Center To Be Located At Former Fargo Police Headquarters on 25th Street South

Commissioners Also Voted 3-2 Against Ending The Needle Exchange Program

November 25, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo is taking a proactive rather than reactive approach to prevent cold weather related injuries or deaths this winter. The Winter Warming Initiative was started in 2023 as a temporary plan to help the homeless during the winter months since most local shelters are at or over capacity. Last year, they helped nearly 700 people with…

City Commission and State Legislators Focus on Relocating Downtown Engagement Center and Funding for Transportation

November 22, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Downtown Engagement Center has been a resource for many homeless and other persons in need. But the resources and space they have are sparse, so they are looking to expand elsewhere. “It has been desirable for the downtown business sector, but also from the people who are operating out of the engagement center. Understanding that…

Fargo City Commission Hosts Meeting to Discuss Various Issues

September 6, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Homelessness has become a big issue that city of Fargo officials are still trying to tackle. “As Covid funding is ending, homelessness issue in Fargo is increasing. During COVID many cities saw that there was a surge in unsheltered homelessness. And when I talk about unsheltered that means people who aren’t in shelters people who aren’t…

‘This is a solvable problem’: Tackling the homelessness issue in the metro area

January 17, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For weeks we’ve heard from local homeless shelters about them being at full capacity while dealing with the cold temperatures. And the same goes for the Downtown Engagement Center in Fargo. One resource they have added is a winter warming center. A place to give those relief from the cold temps and unrelenting winds. “That need…

What goes on at Fargo’s Downtown Engagement Center

October 5, 2023

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In downtown Fargo lies the engagement center near city hall. Serving a portion of our community by providing a plethora of services for them. “Is to be a connection point for people who are experiencing homelessness or unstably housed with all of the different providers who are available in our community.” said Chandler Esslinger, the community…

Pilot program will test portable restrooms in downtown Fargo

October 27, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After seeing an increase in people going to the bathroom on the streets over the summer, several organizations are teaming up for a pilot program to put port-a-potties in two locations in Downtown Fargo. The Downtown Community Partnership and the Business Improvement District say this is a pilot program that lasts between two to three months…