FARGO (KFGO) – Security changes are likely coming to Fargo City Hall after a person attended Tuesday night’s commission meeting carrying a knife. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says there have been discussions about tighter security at City Hall in the past, but this incident will likely speed up the process. “What that did is, that precipitated that we need to take…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Youth Initiative held its first in-person Impact Fargo event for students at Fargo City Hall, Tuesday. High school students from all across the Fargo area were invited to speak about how they feel in their community. Their focus was on learning more about Fargo and issues they want to be brought up to city leaders….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Dennis Godby, a naturopathic doctor, arrived at Fargo City Hall this afternoon finishing his third leg of a 3,200 mile walk. This long walk is for a cause he started, Walk USA for Health Equity. The walk is broken up into several different lengths and will finish between 2025 to 2026. Each day of his…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are looking into cracking down on loud vehicles and other amplified sound issues. During last week’s city commission meeting, Commissioner Arlette Preston asked the police chief and city attorney to research what would be required to enforce the laws against illegally altered vehicles. Preston says she has heard complaints from a number of people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Hall is lit up in purple. It is to commemorate the beginning of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The national observance aims to amplify the voices of survivors and to create an environment where they have the confidence to know they will be heard and supported. This year’s theme is ‘How Would YOU Help?’…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who played a pivotal role in leading Milwaukee to a 45% reduction in overall homelessness is bringing his ideas to the metro. James Mathy, Milwaukee County Housing Administrator, gave his “Housing First Presentation” at Fargo City Hall. He talked about the necessary components to develop an end to homelessness including a housing-first approach. Mathy…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Moms Demand Action of Fargo-Moorhead host a Fed Up and Fired Up Rally in downtown Fargo. Activists gathered outside Fargo City Hall on the traumatic impact gun violence has on children and what city officials and state legislators could do to keep kids safe. The rally’s theme spreads awareness on how children exposed to gunfire affects…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The continued incidents involving gun violence across the country has got the attention of a local group. Moms Demand Action of Fargo-Moorhead say city officials and legislators are not doing enough to keep our kids safe. They will hold a “Fed Up and Fired Up Rally” on Thursday at 6 p.m. outside Fargo City Hall. A…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo is in the first stages of planning a pedestrian bridge adjacent to the floodwall by 2nd Street North. Project managers are pitching three concepts for the pedestrian bridge near City Hall. Concept A would be the most expensive at $11 million, Concept B is the next costly at $10 million while Concept…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are 15 new brave men and women officers added to the ranks of the Fargo Police Department. They were sworn in at City Hall after graduating from the Fargo Police Academy. The 12-week training program is conducted in-house and fully certified by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The department has seen…
