FARGO — A candidate for Fargo City Commission is getting attention with a new political ad. The ad features Aaron Hill as the fictional character Forrest Gump, from the movie of the same name. He changes run, Forest, run to “Run, Aaron, run!” Hill announced his run in March and currently holds a position on Fargo Park Board. He says…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo entrepreneur and owner of a software consulting business is running for Fargo Park Board. In a press release announcing his candidacy, Tyler Sand said he will focus on accessibility, community-driven decision making, and thoughtful planning to support Fargo’s growing park system. “Fargo has built a strong parks system, and I’m grateful for the work that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Senior citizens in North Fargo are celebrating after one of their key community spaces was given a new lease on life. Broadway Station, operated by the Fargo Park District, looked almost certain to close in the near future, as its lease expires in August of this year. However, the local residents who regularly go to the…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Park Board commissioners Joe Deutsch and Vicki Dawson are running for re-election. Deutsch was first elected to the board in 2006. Dawson was first elected in 2018. Deutsch and Dawson say during their tenure, Fargo has seen significant progress in both facilities and long-term planning. They point to the completion of the Fargo Parks Sports Center…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District and Fargo Neighborhood Coalition will hold a community input meeting on Tuesday. People will have the opportunity to participate in a community input activity and share their ideas and priorities regarding the future of Fargo’s parks and green spaces. The meeting will be held in the Oak Room at Fargo Cass Public Health….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park Board has voted to update its fees for the upcoming pool season after outrage over rates passed last August. They increased a family season pass to all five pools from $193 a year to $500. The reduced rate just passed tonight comes in at $350. A youth season pool pass will now be $150,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following public pressure, the Fargo Park District is preparing to change its plans to sharply raise the cost of using its pool facilities. Fargo Park Board President Aaron Hill tells KVRR News that the board will meet next week to begin discussing the changes. Board members were planning to raise the cost of a 2025 family…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission and Fargo Park Board met earlier in the day to discuss their next moves on homeless camps on both city and park property. Homeless encampments have continued to grow within the past few years and many city officials are concerned for both the public’s and homeless community’s safety. “Are we making it too…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Park Board has voted to terminate the employment of Executive Director Dave Leker. The vote was 3-2 in favor of ending Leker’s contract. Board member Vicki Dawson made the motion with Jerry Rostad and Dawn Morgan voting in favor, and Aaron Hill and Joe Deutsch voting no. Morgan said Fargo Parks needs a more visionary…
FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Downtown Neighborhood Association wants to make sure their voices are heard in regards to Island Park renovations. “We’re just kinda organizing this little community meet-up to try to get people’s opinions. They’re gonna make a decision on what the master plan’s gonna be real soon. So, do our best to see who’s interested in…
