Downtown Fargo

Vehicles Parked On Downtown Fargo Streets to be Impounded on Saturday

Snow removal will begin Friday evening into Saturday morning.

FARGO, N.D.–Vehicles parked on Downtown Fargo streets will be impounded beginning at 2 a.m. on Saturday to ensure Fargo Public Works crews can finish removing snow. This includes all streets between 1st Avenue S. and 6th Avenue N. from 2nd Street to University Drive. Snow removal will begin Friday evening into Saturday morning. Avenues in the downtown area will be…

Emerging Prairie Opens North Dakota’s First Coding School

The academy hopes to graduate up to 60 students in 2020.

FARGO, N.D.–Emerging Prairie is opening North Dakota’s first immersive Full Stack Engineering Academy in Downtown Fargo in April 2020. The academy’s goal is to empower workers within the region to learn industry-relevant skills to succeed at new tech careers. Each course will last five months and include 12-20 students. No prior computer programming experience is required to take the course….

Kris Kristofferson Surprises Crowd At Downtown Fargo Bar After Concert

Kristofferson stopped by Dempsey's and asked to sing a few songs with 32 Below

FARGO, N.D. — A popular local band got quite a surprise Saturday night when a music legend joined them on stage. Kris Kristofferson stopped by Dempsey’s in downtown Fargo and asked to sing a few songs with 32 Below. He performed several songs including his classic “Me & Bobby McGee” and stuck around with his wife for about 45 minutes….

Kurdish Americans Protest In Downtown Fargo

"we are a very persistent people we don't give up."

FARGO, N.D. — People armed with signs, flags and their voices,packed the streets in Downtown Fargo. “Were out here protesting the fact that our people are still being slaughtered, our kids are being massacred, and nothing has changed,” Protest organizer Kawar Farok said. Protesters say without U.S. aid and protection from the recent attacks from Turkey, Kurdish fighters who fought…

Inaugural American Veterans Motorcycle Show Set For September In Downtown Fargo

It will feature the finest, fastest and the ugliest machines on 2 or 3 wheels

FARGO, N.D. — Downtown Fargo is going to turn into a mini Sturgis on September 7. Fargo VFW and Downtown Community Partnership are welcoming the inaugural “American Veterans Motorcycle Show”. It will feature the finest, fastest and the ugliest machines on 2 or 3 wheels. All motorcycles are welcome and awards will be handed out. The afternoon event will include…

Fargo Authorities Say Man Confesses To Starting Numerous Dumpster Fires Downtown

They found Carl Thronson near Fire Station 1 and he was taken into custody

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo say a man has confessed to setting a number of dumpster fires around the downtown area. Officers and the Fargo Fire Department Battalion Chief were on the lookout for a suspect last night. They found Carl Thronson near Fire Station 1 and he was taken into custody. Thronson is being held on a felony…

LIVE: More Entertainment Options For 2019 Downtown Fargo Street Fair

Street Fair Adding A Stage For 2019

  This year’s Downtown Fargo Street Fair will be more entertaining. The event takes over Broadway in downtown Fargo Thursday through Saturday, rain or shine. Along with all the vendors and food your normally see, organizers are adding a bunch of entertainment options. New this year, there will be a concert stage with shows starting at noon Friday. There will…

Lane Reductions On Main Avenue Near Downtown Fargo

Traffic Reduced To One Lane Each Way For Street Maintenance

Drivers will have to deal with more lane closures on Main Avenue near downtown Fargo today. Main will be reduced to one lane each way on Tuesday between University Drive and 8th Street South. Crews are going to be doing street maintenance. Fargo Public Works says the lanes should reopen by the end of the day Wednesday, weather permitting. Main…

Numerous Dumpster Fires Reported In Downtown Fargo Overnight

A single crew extinguished all of the dumpster fires before they caused any damage to nearby buildings and vehicles.

FARGO, ND — Fargo firefighters responded to a string of dumpster fires overnight Sunday in the downtown area. There were two dumpster fires near 1st Avenue North and Broadway at 2:30 a.m., a third dumpster fire near 20 8th Street South at 2:52 a.m., and a fourth dumpster fire near 404 8th Street South at 3:00 a.m. A single crew…

LIVE: Red River Market Makes Its Mark In New Location

Market On The Move For 2019, Still In Downtown Fargo

  The Red River Market returns this weekend in a new spot. This year’s farmer’s markets site is 63 5th Street North in Fargo, a few blocks from its former home. The new digs will still host about 75 local vendors offering locally-made produce, food and other goods. That’s in addition to music and kids activities. Market Manager Annie Scheving…