Downtown Fargo

‘It was really cool’: High-rise taken down in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A historical part of the Fargo, city skyline came crumbling down. The Lashkowitz High-Rise was taken down to help development affordable housing for low-income families. This was done through an implosion. “It was quick. It was quicker than I expected. It was really cool and really quick.” said Kim Seidlinger, who witnessed the implosion. Hundreds and…

What you need to know to prepare for Saturday’s Lashkowitz demolition

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Lashkowitz High Rise is getting ready for Saturday’s teardown in downtown Fargo. Officials say the team full of structure engineers are putting in shaped charges on the sides of the building and a small piece of dynamite at the bottom. Once the building implodes, the next project will be 110 units of affordable housing called…

44th annual Island Park Art Show still a hit with hundreds across F-M visiting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Our F-M community had a chance to explore and unwind at the 44th annual Island Park Art Show. Hundreds of local artists showing off their fine arts and crafts while folks in our community supported them. Organizers say the handmade products made from local artists is what makes this show unique. “Local artists are very, very…

Fire Breaks Out On Roof Of Prairie Public Building In Downtown Fargo

Firefighters responded to a roof fire at Prairie Public Broadcasting in downtown Fargo shortly before 1:30 Friday morning

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Firefighters responded to a roof fire at Prairie Public Broadcasting in downtown Fargo shortly before 1:30 Friday morning. Battalion Chief Dane Carley tells KFGO News someone in a neighboring building reported they could see flames on the roof of what appeared to be the American Federal Bank. When crews arrived, they could see the fire was…

Bell Tower set to open spring 2024

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There is a lot of excitement in the air, as they continue the renovation project on the Bell Tower. Bell Bank has been in the process to remodel the tower that sits off of Main Ave. The tower was built 50 years ago and was in need of a major face lift. “Really nice to see…

Battling the extreme heat in the F-M metro

The highs across much of the F-M metro reached 97 degrees Wednesday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The oppressive heat hitting our region has people looking for ways to stay hydrated. Some nonprofits, like The Salvation Army in downtown Fargo, have set times for people to come in, enjoy some food and a refreshing, cool beverage. “People come in the morning from 8 a.m. to 12:30. So, we provide services like breakfast and…

The 1889 plans to open in former jewelry store in downtown Fargo in October

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Plans are being made to replace the old Wimmer’s Diamonds in downtown Fargo with a new food concept. People at The 1889 will be taught cooking and crafting classes ranging from beginner to advanced. There will also be a rental event space for bridal parties, birthdays, graduation, and even private cooking classes. Four teachers have already…

Thousands enjoy first day of Downtown Fargo Street Fair

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Downtown Fargo Street Fair is officially underway and the community is loving it so far! “If you can look around here, just the people next to me and the people around me, there are hundreds of vendors and they all offer these unique things. There’s people from Africa, there’s people from South America, there are…