Fargo City Commission Archives

Michelle Turnberg launches campaign for mayor of Fargo

Eight people make the list for two open city commission seats

April 6, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — First term Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is jumping into the mayoral race. In her campaign announcement posted to social media, Turnberg said she first stepped into the arena because she believed Fargo deserved common sense leadership. She says she is willing to ask the hard questions about spending and transparency. Her city commission term doesn’t…

Fargo City Commission candidate turning heads with ‘Forrest Gump’ political ad

April 1, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO — A candidate for Fargo City Commission is getting attention with a new political ad. The ad features Aaron Hill as the fictional character Forrest Gump, from the movie of the same name. He changes run, Forest, run to “Run, Aaron, run!” Hill announced his run in March and currently holds a position on Fargo Park Board. He says…

Former park board president enters race for Fargo City Commission

March 17, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is now a fifth candidate for one of two Fargo City Commission seats up for grabs in June. Former Fargo Park Board president Aaron Hill is entering the race. Hill is a licensed real estate agent and he founded Fargo Brewing Company in 2010. The business closed in 2024. His park board term expires in…

Commissioners talk about police chief search but stay quiet on potential litigation

March 16, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders gathered before tonight’s city commission meeting in a closed door session with the city attorney to discuss the potential for a lawsuit from Angela Lipps. The 50-year-old Tennessee woman was identified as a suspect in a bank fraud case in Fargo and jailed for nearly six months. Police used facial recognition software and…

Extending 1% infrastructure sales tax up to Fargo voters in June

March 16, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Voters in Fargo will have their say in June about whether or not to extend the one percent sales tax for infrastructure Fargo’s current sales tax is at 2.25%. That includes 1% for flood control which expires in 2084, 1% for infrastructure which ends in December 2028 and a .25% for public safety which expires in…

Former Cass County commissioner enters race for Fargo City Commission

March 12, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A third person has entered the race for Fargo City Commission. Former Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson announced his campaign Thursday morning. Peterson is a small business owner who served three terms on the Cass County Commission. Peterson says his goal is to get back to the basics of what city government should do. He says that…

Fargo City Commissioners put vote to ban flavored tobacco and nicotine products on hold

March 2, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health’s effort to enact a ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products has been put on hold. City commissioners heard a lengthy discussion by public health staff who tried to clear the air saying only flavored tobacco and nicotine products would be banned, and regular non-flavored vapes would remain. They say the state’s…

Fargo’s police chief to address city commission on immigration enforcement and use of force policies

February 16, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski is going to update city commissioners on immigration related enforcement and the department’s use of force policies. Zibolski, in a notice sent to the commission, says the overview is being provided due to the recent increase in national I.C.E. operations and related protests across the country. He’ll give the overview and…

City-funded survey shows favorable perception of police department among residents

February 13, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO — Fargo City Commissioners, and Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski, got a glimpse of survey results about crime in the city and the public’s feelings towards the Fargo Police Department. The survey was conducted by the company Zencity, and shows Fargo police are seen in an overall positive light in the city. The survey focuses on the topics relevant…

Tony Gehrig announces reelection campaign for city commission

February 2, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Commissioner Tony GehrigFARGO, N.D. — Tony Gehrig announced on Monday that he is running for a third term as Fargo City Commissioner. Gehrig served on the Fargo City Commission from 2015 to 2022. Gehrig is running for a third term as Fargo City Commissioner which he announced on February 2nd 2026. He says that he will focus on balancing the…