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City of Fargo Moves Property Tax Exemption Application Online

The exemption applies to any property 25 years old or older on which a renovation is being performed.

July 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Property owners in the City of Fargo now have an easier way to apply for an exemption from property taxes. The exemption can apply to anyone who is performing a renovation on their home, apartment building, or business, if that structure is 25 years old or older. However much the renovation raises the value of your…

Study Finds Vaccinations Keep Communities Safe

Low immunization rates leads to higher risk of disease

June 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Experts say getting vaccinated can not only protect you from infectious diseases, but it can also protect people who aren’t able to get vaccines. One new study looks at how opting out of vaccines puts entire communities at risk. States like North Dakota and Minnesota have exemptions if parents don’t want to vaccinate their kids. Researchers say the…

Minnesota Muslim Teen Boxer Wins Fight for Wearing Religious Clothing During Matches

Zafar appealed to officials after she was stopped from competing at a match in Florida because she would not wear the required uniform of a sleeveless jersey and shorts

April 21, 2017

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OAKDALE, Minn. — A Minnesota Muslim teen boxer has won her fight to wear her religious clothing during matches. USA Boxing says 16-year-old Amaiya Zafar will be allowed to wear her hijab and other clothing that covers her arms and legs because it falls under a religious beliefs exemption of the program. Zafar appealed to officials after she was…