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Officials cut ribbon on $47 million parking ramp at Hector airport

Officials cut the ribbon on Hector International Airport’s new parking ramp. 8/19/25.FARGO — It was the culmination of years of work at Hector International Airport as city, state, and federal officials cut the ribbon on the new parking ramp. Sen. John Hoeven, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, and representatives of McGough Construction thanked the hard work of everyone involved in building…

Fargo Mayor releases 2026 preliminary budget proposal for the city

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — The City of Fargo presented it’s 2026 preliminary budget to both the public and commissioners, late Monday morning. This year’s budget was complicated by the new state law capping property tax revenue. The preliminary budget contains a 3 percent cost of living adjustment as well as cutting over $4.5 million in operation and personnel costs. With…

Fargo mayor: Little the city can do to prevent sex offender treatment center move

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Mayor Tim Mahoney says there’s little the city can do to prevent a sex offender treatment center from moving into a former bank in south Fargo. Sex Offender Treatment and Assessment North Dakota (STAND) has purchased the empty Cornerstone Bank branch at 27th Avenue and S. University Drive. The building is not owned by the bank….

Fargo and Moorhead Mayors Issue Proclamation For Peace in Israel and Palestine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After weeks of citizens calling on local city governments to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson have issued a joint proclamation. In it they advocate for a negotiated settlement, including the release of hostages and captives, and the building of a foundation for an enduring peace in…

Fargo Leaders Head to Washington, D.C. To Push For Airport Expansion Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A delegation of Fargo leaders heads to Washington, D.C. to advance the expansion project at Hector International Airport. The delegation included Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, Airport Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein and FAA officials. The meeting was arranged and held by Sen. John Hoeven and included representatives from the offices of Sen. Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly…

Fargo Mayor Wants Job To Be Full-Time At Double The Salary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has presented his 2024 budget which includes raising franchise fees for public utilities and a two-mill property tax increase to help pay for additional police and fire personnel and equipment. But he also wants to make the mayor’s job full-time and increase the salary from $50,000 to $100,000. A governance change by…

How law enforcement prepares for crowded events

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) Are crowded events safe to attend? Some have worries after new details were given about last week’s fatal south Fargo ambush on officers. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says law enforcement around the F-M metro are always working together, especially for big events in the region. “There’s actually resources in place that most people don’t know…

Fargo Mayor Against Bill To Get Rid of Voter-Approved “Approval Voting”

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A West Fargo lawmaker wants to prohibit approval voting in North Dakota. Fargo is the only city with the voting method. A person can vote for as many candidates as they want and the candidate with the most votes wins. Republican State Representative Ben Koppelman, the bill’s sponsor, testified before the House Political Subdivisions Committee. He…