FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The big day will have to wait for Fargo Parks, after this morning’s storm delayed their grand opening of the new Island Park Pool. The pool is now set to open tomorrow at 11:30 AM, and Fargo Parks is still hoping for a great turnout to enjoy the new amenities the pool has to offer. From…
FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Park District celebrated its 26th annual Midwest Kid Fest on Friday, June 13. While rain may have come in at the start of the festival, that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of all the people who turned out. Local businesses and organizations came out to provide informational tables, crafts, and games for both kids and parents…
Fargo Park DistrictFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Just in time for the summertime heat. The Fargo Park District announces the grand opening of Island Park Pool on Monday, June 16. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. and a public celebration from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The grand opening event will feature a live DJ, giveaways, and free ice…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Volunteers with River Keepers Fargo-Moorhead were busy planting trees for future generations to enjoy along the Red River Thursday. Around 60 volunteers arrived on the picturesque day to plant about 350 trees including Accolade Elm, Northern Acclaim Honey Locust, Hackberry, Bur Oak, and Kentucky Coffeetree. Many of the tree species can be found in southern Minnesota….
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) — If you felt one way or the other about the increase in Fargo Park District pool and golf season passes, this meeting might be for you. Fargo Park District and Fargo Neighborhood Coalition are hosting a community input meeting. They want to talk about their future plans and hear ideas and priorities for the future of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More golf courses are opening up in the metro. The driving ranges at Osgood and Edgewood are now open. The Rose Creek driving range should open Wednesday, weather permitting. Prairiewood is tentatively scheduled to open all holes on Thursday followed by Edgewood, Rose Creek, Osgood and El Zagal on Friday. For the most current updates on…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Park District is responding to a federal lawsuit filed by former Executive Director Dave Leker, who claims board members created a hostile work environment and discriminated against him because of his age. The Fargo Park District is accused of discrimination, retaliation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Despite Leker’s claim that he received no significant…
FARGO (KVRR) – The former executive director of the Fargo Park District has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming board members created a hostile work environment and discriminated against him because of his age. Dave Leker is suing the Park District for age discrimination, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to the complaint, Leker received no significant disciplinary actions…
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,…
