FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Liquor Control Board abruptly canceled a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss issues surrounding the Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub. In July, The Fargo City Commission suspended the nightclub’s liquor license for 60 days. Police Chief Dave Zibolski noted several public safety concerns including underage patrons, the potential for over-intoxication and guns on the premises….
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is continuing his legal battle against the city as he seeks to run for another term. The city charter says a person can serve three successive terms on the Fargo City Commission as a commissioner and a fourth term if any of the terms are also served as mayor. Mahoney was a city…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission has suspended the liquor license of a nightclub with a lengthy list of issues. Effective immediately, Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub is barred from serving alcohol. The city commission’s vote was unanimous. The Fargo Liquor Control Board recommended a 60-day suspension. City Auditor Steve Sprague says the suspension will stay in effect pending the…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo City Commission is planning a special meeting Thursday at noon to vote on suspending a Fargo nightclub’s liquor license. Police Chief David Zibolski says Africa Restaurant and Nightclub is a threat to public safety. The Liquor Control board made a motion to the City Commission to suspend its liquor license for 60 days. Police have been…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Human Relations Commission votes unanimously to support an anti-bias ordinance. Introduced by City Commissioner Arlette Preston, the ordinance aims to more clearly identify, report and respond to hate crimes in Fargo. “We need a bias crime ordinance to send a message to communities that every person, that every individual belongs here,” Preston said at…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Changes could be in the works for the operation of the Fargo Liquor Control Board. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says he has been working with the city attorney’s office on revisions to an ordinance that would change the make-up of the board. It is now made up of two city commissioners, the police chief, the city auditor…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) Three months ago, Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig sought to end Fargo’s emergency declaration immediately, but it failed on a 3-2 vote. At Monday night’s commission meeting, Gehrig will ask for an amendment to the city’s State of Emergency ordinance. It would retain the mayor’s authority and power to declare a state of emergency but would authorize the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a 3-1 vote, the Fargo City Commission decides to extend its face mask mandate until March 22nd. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig was the sole vote against the face mask mandate extension. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was not present, but has voted against extending the mandate in the past. The extension comes following a recommendation from…
Commissioners Dave Piepkorn & Tony GehrigFARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Two Fargo city commissioners are asking Gov. Doug Burgum to ease restrictions he ordered that would allow the city to extend the hours of in-person services at bars and restaurants from 10 pm to midnight and allow occupancy in those businesses to increase from from 50% to 75%. Commissioners Tony Gehrig and…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo City Commission votes to help restaurants and bars catch up with past due utility payments. The commission wanted to provide some quick relief to help establishments struggling to stay afloat as they faced a decrease in business during the pandemic. The relief bill introduced will help restaurant and bar owners throughout Fargo with rebate or…
