FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Candidates for Fargo City Commission get another chance to talk about the issues facing the community. Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce hosted the candidate forum at Fargo City Hall. It was held in partnership with Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley and Downtown Community Partnership. Five of the seven candidates running for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley host a candidate forum for those seeking a Fargo City Commission seat. There are seven candidates for two seats up for election including those of Arlette Preston and John Strand, who are both running for re-election. They were joined by Al Carlson, Anna Johnson and Delson…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — First they looked into speeding and street racing, now Fargo City Commission is going after vehicles that are illegally altered and creating unwelcome noise in the city. Commissioner Arlette Preston wants the police chief and city attorney to research what would be required to enforce the laws against such vehicles. Preston says she has heard complaints…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Voters will be deciding between seven candidates for Fargo City Commission during the election in June. Two seats are up for grabs including those of Commissioners John Strand and Arlette Preston. Both are running for another term. Other candidates include Michelle Turnberg, a former Fargo television news anchor, Nathan Pullen, Delson Saintal, Al Carlson and Anna…
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Despite some new measures already in place, Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says enhanced security measures are needed at City Hall. Piepkorn says, at a previous commission meeting, some people were not comfortable sitting next to him near the podium and that raised a “red flag” for him. “We’ve done some things,” Piepkorn says. “To give you…
The WindbreakFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Windbreak is fined a second time for overserving and that includes a one-day suspension of it’s liquor license and a $1,000 fine. Fargo City Commissioners held a special meeting to make the unanimous 4-0 decision to levy the fine, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney was absent from the meeting. It was recommended during a January…
The WindbreakFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A special city commission meeting has been called for Tuesday at Fargo City Hall to consider the latest liquor license violation by Windbreak Saloon. At the end of January, Fargo Liquor Control Board levied a second violation against the bar due to over-serving a customer. Fargo Police reports say the man was served four mixed…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A number of people took to the podium during Fargo City Commission’s Resident Comments section to encourage the commission to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Fargo Human Rights Commission passed such a resolution on February 15. It is expected to be introduced to the commission in March. Mayor Tim Mahoney thanked the speakers…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioner John Strand is seeking a third term. Strand says he tries to be a voice for the people who aren’t represented, and that’s why he’s seeking another term. Due to term limits, it would be his last term on the commission if re-elected. Strand previously served eight years on the Fargo School Board….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former Republican state senator Tim Flakoll is running for Cass County Commissioner. The business owner with experience as Director of Operations for NDSU Downtown and Provost for Tri-College University is seeking the seat in District 1. He lost a race for Fargo City Commission in 2018. Flakoll says Cass County needs a creative problem solver with…
