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Move your vehicles from Downtown Fargo avenues overnight

December 30, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Downtown FargoFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Crews with Fargo Public Works will be removing snow on the east/west avenues in Downtown Fargo beginning this evening into tomorrow morning. Beginning at 2 a.m., vehicles located in no-parking areas on Downtown’s east/west avenues will be impounded. This includes all avenues between 2nd Avenue South and 7th Avenue North from 2nd Street to University…

Annual Menorah Lighting Features Increased Police Presence, Message Of Resilience

Annual Menorah Lighting Brings Increased Police Presence, Message of Resilience

About five more officers and deputies than are traditionally present were at the event site, making sure those who gathered felt safe.

December 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The sound of traditional Hanukkah songs filled the chilly air outside the downtown branch of the Fargo Public Library as Jews and Gentiles alike gathered to light the menorah on the fourth day of the holiday. Rabbi Yonah Grossman led the program on behalf of the Chabad Jewish Center of North Dakota, and said the community…

Scenes from the 2024 Fargo Christmas tree lighting ceremony/Tom Baker

Fargo Park District pushes back Holiday Tree Lighting event

November 24, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

November 26, 2024FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Due to winter weather expected to come our way, Fargo Park District is rescheduling its Holiday Tree Lighting event. It was set to happen Tuesday, November 25th. Instead, it will take place Tuesday, December 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will also have live holiday music, reindeer, fire pits and more. The…

NP Parking Garage now open in downtown Fargo

November 14, 2025

Eric Bolin,

The new NP Parking Garage is open to drivers. 11/14/25.FARGO — The City of Fargo is celebrating the opening of a new downtown parking garage. The NP Parking garage, located at 602 NP Ave., is a collaboration between the city, Kilborn Group, the Downtown Community Partnership, and others. It boasts 480 parking spaces, making it the largest parking garage in…

Large law enforcement presence for narcotics-related traffic stop on Roberts Street in downtown Fargo

October 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A large law enforcement presence was seen on Roberts Street in downtown Fargo between 1st and 2nd Avenues. This video by KVRR was taken Tuesday night just before 9 p.m. Fargo Police, North Dakota Highway Patrol and unmarked vehicles were on scene. Officers could be seen going through numerous vehicles and some were wearing masks. North…

Lacroix enters Alford plea in Downtown Fargo shooting that left man injured last October

October 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Gregory LaCroixFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A change of plea for a man accused of shooting another man in downtown Fargo last October. 38-year-old Gregory Lacroix entered an Alford plea to attempted murder while an aggravated assault charge was dropped. He maintains his innocence but admits there is enough evidence to convict him. Police say LaCroix shot a man once at…

Fargo third graders participate in history walk

Fargo third graders walked back in time on the streets of Downtown Fargo

October 8, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo third graders took a trip into the history of downtown Fargo. This week, over 300 students across the Fargo Public Schools hit the pavement to learn about the history of many iconic buildings throughout downtown. Some of the buildings include the Great Northern Bicycle Company, the Black Building, Hotel Donaldson, and others. Fargo Theatre also…

Downtown Fargo introduces new business, Fergie’s & Frenchie’s Creperie, into Roberts Alley

October 3, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Roberts Alley officially welcomed a new business on Friday with sweet treats and drinks alike. Fergie’s & Frenchie’s Creperie opened its doors, bringing a taste of fresh crepes and flavorful dirty sodas. Crepes include the classic French crepe, strawberry, banana, Nutella, and savory crepes like a salmon-style crepe. The new creperie is owned by the owner…

Deli lovers celebrate for ‘Little Bodega’ in downtown Fargo

September 27, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of local food truck, Detroit Deli, had their first taste of the up-and-coming Little Bodega in Downtown Fargo. On Saturday, the Little Bodega celebrated its move from a food truck to a storefront. Like any typical bodega, it will have fresh produce, deli, cheese, and other small grocery items. The store owner, originally from the…

City leaders discuss reducing free parking in downtown and more

The recommendations come from the 2025 Downtown Parking Study

September 26, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here in the downtown area, there are four parking ramps and various spaces for off-street parking. But one study shows that many of the ramps are underused. And city leaders want to change that. “We want to provide parking options for everyone. And the city’s made tremendous investments in off street ramps and lots. And so…