Downtown Fargo

Paradox Comics-N-Cards and Orange Records to move into the old downtown Mexican Village

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Paradox Comics-N-Cards and Orange Records are on the move this year, as both businesses will be moving into the old downtown Mexican Village. “We’re going to have ample parking, easy access, and double our size,” wrote Paradox-N-Cards on their Facebook page. We’re combining our event and retail areas into a giant space perfect for buying comics,…

Police Looking For Suspect After Overnight Assault

Police say a woman was assaulted in the parking ramp in the 200 block of 5th Street North in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Police say a woman was assaulted in the parking ramp in the 200 block of 5th Street North in downtown Fargo. A security guard called 911 at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday to report that a person physically assaulted the woman in the parking ramp. The victim was taken to a local medical facility to be treated for…

‘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…