Fargo Civic Center

Top two convention center sites advanced by Fargo City Commission for financial vetting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City commissioners vote four to one to move forward with full financial vetting of the top two convention center sites including Brewhalla and Fargo Civic Center. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the sole vote against the motion and says there is no rush for the process. The top four sites were ranked and selected by the…

After a long process, Fargo’s Convention Center Committee is about to pick the site

Fargo Convention Center Committee meeting. 10/24/25.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Convention Center Committee will meet Friday to narrow down its list of four possible sites to one. That site recommendation will be presented to the full City Commission during it’s Monday meeting. The four sites include an expansion to Fargodome, Scheels Arena, Fargo Civic Center, or land besides Brewhalla. In…

Christkindlmarkt Returns for Eighth Installment

Folkways has made some upgrades to certain structures and features of the event.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of Fargo’s enduring Christmas traditions has returned to Downtown for its eighth installment. Christkindlmarkt is back in the Civic Center, and Folkways says the event is bigger and better than ever. It began on Friday, November 21, and ran throughout this weekend. Folkways has completely rebuilt the sheds for the outdoor Christmas Village and installed…

Fargo Mini Marathon Returns with Nearly 1,000 Participants

There was a 5k run Friday evening, followed by the 10k and half-marathon Saturday morning.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A beloved local running event returned this weekend in emphatic fashion. The Fargo Mini Marathon came back after a 5-year hiatus, having not been held since 2019. There was a 5k Friday night, where runners were encouraged to dress up in costume, as well as a 10k and a half marathon Saturday morning. All races began…

Concert Series: Minnesota native Yung Gravy is ready to come back to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Rochester, Minnesota native Yung Gravy is coming back to Fargo. The rapper has earned four platinum and five gold singles and collaborated with Lil Wayne, Chief Keef, T-Pain and others. He has also earned six billion streams of his music. You can catch Yung Gravy on Thursday, November 6 at Fargo Civic Center. Tickets are already…

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.

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…

Motion To Consider City-Owned Property in Downtown Fargo For Convention Center Fails

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo city commissioners motion to make city-owned property available for the new convention center, dies due to lack of a second. John Strand wanted to make sure developers are aware that city-owned property downtown including the former Mid America Steel lot and Civic Center are available. But other commissioners say there isn’t enough room for…

Mayor and Police Chief Attend “State of Downtown Fargo” Event

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Downtown Community Partnership hosting its first “State of Downtown Fargo” event. Fargo’s elite gathered at Jasper Hotel for drinks and hors d’oeuvres during a social hour before settling down to a meal while speakers shared Downtown Fargo’s latest achievements and projects. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney spoke at the event and took a poll of those in…

“Operation Safe Fargo” Voted Down By City Commission, 3-2, New Plan Coming In 2 Weeks

Fargo City Commissioner Michelle TurnbergFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An urgent move by Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg to address the homeless situation as the temperatures drop is voted down by the commission. Turnberg’s proposal called “Operation Safe Fargo” was defeated 3-2, with her only support coming from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. She proposed outlawing homeless camping on any city property and…