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Fargo Seeking Public Input on Changing Downtown Ordinances

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You can now give your two cents on possibly changing two City of Fargo ordinances for downtown sidewalk entertainment and food. One would suspend the need for sidewalk entertainment permits. The other would limit the use of amplifying sound and permits on the rights-of-way. The city is looking into the issues after getting a number of…

Speakers take the stage to share ideas at TEDxFargo

One of the speakers included North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M community and others across the country come to downtown Fargo for the 11th annual TEDx Talk Conference. Every year, there’s a theme at TEDxFargo. In 2019, it was about moving forward. This year, it’s about going beyond ways to explore boundaries to look forward to what’s possible. Twelve speakers from all walks of…

45th Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair opens

The annual street fair is held Thursday, Friday and Saturday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Rain or shine, the 45th Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair opens with food, clothes and live music. More than 200 artists, 30 food vendors, petting zoos, face painting and pop-up prairies showcase some of the activities at this year’s fair. It’s the largest, free outdoor event in North Dakota spanning eight blocks from Main Avenue North…

MATBUS ridership declining since 2020

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bus ridership is slowly declining since Matbus opened their doors since COVID. During COVID-19, MATBUS allowed passengers to ride fare-free, but 2021 saw a decrease in passengers since opening up their normal fares again. Several routes, like Routes 14 and 15 starting in downtown Fargo and ending up at West Acres, saw a more than twenty…

Fargo stabbing victim in stable condition

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police are investigating a stabbing that happened Wednesday in the downtown area. Police were called at approximately 11:20 p.m. to the 500 block of Broadway. The victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital and remains in stable condition. Police believe the victim and the suspect were together prior to the stabbing.     Categories: Local…

Downtown Fargoans discuss Island Park’s master plan

The Fargo Park District is still going over suggestions for Island Park's master plan.

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Downtown Neighborhood Association wants to make sure their voices are heard in regards to Island Park renovations. “We’re just kinda organizing this little community meet-up to try to get people’s opinions. They’re gonna make a decision on what the master plan’s gonna be real soon. So, do our best to see who’s interested in…

Update: Fargo building destroyed by fire was used by homeless

Building was adjacent to a larger building that burned in December 2020

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – It took more than three hours to knock down a fire that destroyed a large commercial building in the 1400 block of 1st Avenue North, just west of downtown Fargo. The fire was reported around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. Fargo Fire Department Battalion Chief Joe Mangin said an excavator was brought in to pull down the walls because…

Pedestrian hit by vehicle in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A man was taken to a hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in downtown Fargo. Police say the man was hit shortly before 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the corner  5th St. North and NP Ave. in front of the Fargo bus depot. The man’s injuries are not life-threatening. The driver was not cited or arrested. …

Fargo Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Woman Around 10 Times

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is now charged with attempted murder after stabbing a woman he met downtown around 10 times. 56-year-old Fabian Henderson was arrested early Sunday morning – about 24 hours after police responded to the 3100 block of North Broadway. Court documents show Henderson and another man were invited back to the woman’s apartment for…