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First Day for Fargo Public Schools

It's also the last first day for Horace Mann Elementary, which will close at the end of this school year.

August 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The traffic started out slow on the cool and clear morning of August 27 but picked up intensity as the clock drew nearer to the ringing of the first bell at Roosevelt Elementary. This intersection near campus is known for higher-than-average traffic speeds and some unpredictable turns. The Fargo Police Department had extra patrols out and about…

School cell phone ban, legal marijuana edibles & 80 MPH on interstates go into effect August 1

Both pieces of legislation signed by Governor Armstrong don't have universal support - with opponents of the phone ban saying it cuts off students' access to communication in case of emergency, while marijuana advocates wonder why recreational consumption isn't yet legal.

July 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s been a common refrain from educators and even parents frustrated at their child’s amount of screen time. Electronics are making it exceedingly difficult for kids to focus, especially in school. Thanks to HB 1160 – those distractions should be eliminated, starting on August 27 for the 2025-26 Fargo Public school year. “It’s also going to…

Fargo School Board Votes To Remove “Philosophies” From District Website Over Trump Executive Orders

April 23, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Concerns over a loss of federal funding due to President Trump’s executive orders had Fargo School Board voting to remove its philosophies from the district’s website. They voted 7-2 to “sunset” philosophies recognizing students with disabilities and rights of LGBTQ+ students. The issue was brought forward by school district attorney Tara Brandner. She said not complying…

Dr. Gandhi Wants An Earlier Out As Fargo Public Schools Superintendent

April 17, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Rupak Gandhi has informed the school board he would like to leave the district earlier than originally planned. Gandhi has requested his last day as superintendent be moved from June 30 to June 5. Gandhi told school board president Katie Mineer his personal schedule would require him to take time off in…

Fargo School Board Approves Dr. Cory Steiner Contract For Superintendent Position

March 25, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Cory Steiner has accepted the contract for Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools. The two year contract starts July 1 with a $220,000 salary for the first year and $225,000 for the second year. An extension is possible. The school board approved the offer on a unanimous vote. Steiner, who currently leads Northern Cass School District,…