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West Fargo Fire Department Awards Ceremony

West Fargo Fire Department Honors Staff with Annual Awards

Department leadership said the ceremony was a good chance to celebrate the progress they've made in the past year.

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Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire Department took a break from their busy schedule on December 4 to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. They held their annual Awards Ceremony at their headquarters on 10th Avenue East. The department handed out several pieces of hardware – including one for 35 years of service to Deputy…

Convention Center Committee considers proposals for building locations

October 24, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

Fargo Convention Center Committee meeting. 10/24/25.FARGO — The Convention Center Committee met Friday afternoon to discuss the two sites possible for the center. The first location would be at the 1700 block of 1st Ave North next door to Brewhalla and the second would be at the current Fargo Civic Center. Questions coming up regarding the first location included spacing…

Second “No Kings” Protest Again Draws Crowds to City Hall

Demonstrators remain upset over a myriad of policy decisions from the Trump Administration.

October 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first “No Kings” protest at Fargo City Hall was held back in June. The second, in October, saw a similar turnout. Most protesters said that not only have their concerns not been addressed, most of the issues they’re worried about have only gotten worse. The nationwide protests are organized under the “No Kings” moniker because…

Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Planned for October 18

The Fargo version of the event will again take place in front of City Hall.

October 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The nationwide “No Kings” protests are scheduled for October 18, and the plans are provoking strong reactions from both sides of the political aisle. The first iteration of “No Kings” took place back on June 14, and drew large crowds to Fargo City Hall, as well as several other locations in North Dakota. North Dakota No…

Four proposals for new convention center in Fargo move forward

October 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Four out of nine proposals for the new Fargo Convention Center are moving forward after a unanimous vote by city commissioners. They include Mutchler Bartram Architects site at Brewhalla, Enclave site at Scheels Arena, RLE Architecture site at Fargodome and EAPC Architects downtown site for the City Hall and Fargo Public Library parking lot. All four…

Budget for 2026 and making the mayor’s job full-time pass Fargo City Commission 3-2

September 29, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D.(KVRR) — As Fargo City Commissioners voted to approve a balanced $140.6 million budget for 2026, they also voted to make the mayor’s position full-time starting in June 2026. That is when the election will be held for the city’s next mayor. The votes were 3-2 with Commissioners Michelle Turnberg and Dave Piepkorn both voting no. To balance the…

Town Hall On Move Of Engagement Center Has Concerns Over Safety And Location

Town hall meeting on engagement center has many questions about the move and safety

September 23, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a full house at City Hall as many came to comment about the relocation of the Downtown Engagement Center. The current center, located nearly a half a block away from City Hall has served nearly ninety people per day. “You just got to have the courage to walk in there. And if you need…

Fargo City Hall will glow purple for International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Courtesy: City of FargoFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you drive by Fargo City Hall this evening, you’ll notice it lit up in purple lights. The City of Fargo is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of overdose and reducing the stigma of drug-related deaths and substance use disorders. The annual day remembers the lives…

Harm Reduction Center Brings Awareness To Drug Overdoses

Harm Reduction Center commemorates lost loved ones to drug overdoses

August 29, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In the last year, the Harm Reduction Center and Fargo Cass Public Health have helped over 450 people with non-lethal overdoses. But in the same year, 34 people lost their lives. “These are individuals with family, friends that fell in the cusp of addiction. So I mean, this is not just statistics we’re talking about this…

Pride Week Concludes With Biggest Events Yet

Fargo-Moorhead Pride says that the change of venue for Pride in the Park allowed them to draw their largest crowd to date.

August 10, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – August 10 wrapped up Pride Week in Fargo-Moorhead, and the weekend saw its marquee events draw in huge crowds. On Saturday it was Pride in the Park. This massive celebration took place outside Fargo Civic Center, sprawling down to the lawn and into the parking lot in front of Fargo City Hall. There were vendors and…