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Roberts Commons “RoCo” Parking Ramp Opens in Downtown Fargo

Roberts Commons Parking Garage is now open on the corner of Roberts Street and 2nd avenue North and people are excited

June 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — With new restaurants and stores popping up in downtown Fargo, more people are heading out on the town. A convenient new spot is now open to help make those trips much smoother. Downtown Fargo is booming with locals and guests. The hustle and bustle is great for the town, but hard for parking. To solve that problem,…

New Additions Coming to Red River Market

On top of some new vendors, organizers want to make the market a little brighter

June 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND– It’s a place you can buy local, eat well and have fun. Volunteers gathered downtown to help set up for the Red River Market in downtown Fargo. Shoppers will soon see a new stage that will host performers each Saturday. The additional section will also include more seating. The market runs every Saturday through the months of July…

Downtown Fargo Set to Open Parking Ramp

The parking ramp will remain open to cars as construction on the apartment complex and retail space continues around the ramp through next spring

May 30, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The search for a parking space in downtown Fargo may be easier starting this Thursday. A 455 stall ramp is expected to open up at the corner of Roberts Street and 2nd Avenue North as part of the Roberts Commons Complex. The parking ramp will remain open to cars as construction on the apartment complex and retail…

Special Olympics Looking to Pack the Stands for 2017 Summer Games

The event kicks off June 8th will an opening ceremony and parade in downtown Fargo

May 25, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The North Dakota Special Olympics Summer Games are just a few weeks away. The event kicks off June 8th at the Fargo Civic Center. This is the 20th year for the event in Fargo. Special Olympics serves more than 1,600 athletes statewide. The organization wants to get as many people to the kick–off event as possible because…

Fargo Park District Earning Their Green Thumbs by Planting More than 75,000 Flowers

The fresh displays will be in different locations including downtown, the airport, and the golf courses

May 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Crews are hard at work in hopes of making your summer a little brighter. Staff with the Fargo Park District are planting flowers all around town. The fresh displays will be in different locations including downtown, the airport, and the golf courses. Crews are made up of many seasonal employees, as well as staff from the forestry…

The Future of Fargo’s Downtown

They say a healthy downtown is a sign of a healthy city

May 23, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Downtown Fargo is quickly changing and development of a new high-rise will shake things up even more. They say a healthy downtown is a sign of a healthy city. It’s why this group behind me is working on plans to improve downtown Fargo’s aging infrastructure while meeting the needs of the people. They’re mainly talking about how…

Magnolia’s Restaurant Closes in Downtown Fargo

They did not give a specific reason for closing down shop

May 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A Downtown Fargo restaurant is closing their doors less than three months after opening. An announcement on Magnolia’s Facebook page says, “We are sorry that the restaurant is no longer open.” They did not give a specific reason for closing down shop. Magnolia’s was first opened by the owner of the popular Romo’s Tacos on February 15th….

Wide Gap Between Homeless Native American Population and Services in Metro Area

They said this mostly has to do with deeply rooted generational, cultural and historical problems.

April 5, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Experts said there’s a huge gap between homeless Native Americans and local service providers. A recent report shows roughly three in 10 homeless people in the F-M area are Native American. More than 100 emergency shelter care providers and social workers from the area are working to break down cultural barriers with Native American homeless persons. “We’re trying to…

Homeless Coalition Estimates $250,000 Loss in FM Shelter Funding

ND Lawmakers are considering budget cuts which take more than $1 million from state homeless shelters

March 29, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota lawmakers are considering cutting more than $1 million from state homeless shelter funding. It’s a big concern for a group dealing with homelessness in Downtown Fargo. Cody Schuler, a director at the FM Coalition for Homeless Persons, estimates a $250,000 loss from state funding of Fargo-Moorhead’s homeless shelters if lawmakers follow through with budget cuts. Schiler said…

Grand Forks Police Investigate Body Found in Ice

Police say they do not suspect foul play but are not ready to release the cause of death

March 22, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks are investigating after a body partially frozen in ice is found near downtown. A passerby called police just after three o’clock and said they had come across a body in ice near the railroad bridge in the Greenway. Police say they do not suspect foul play but are not ready to…