FARGO, N.D. — With a change in the seasons Rheault Farms in Fargo is celebrating all the things that make fall so exciting. “Fall in Fargo” has 15 autumn–themed carnival games so families can celebrate with one another. Games like the straw maze and apple toss are free while face painting and any of the rides are available for…
FARGO, N.D. — It may seem too early to be talking about Christmas, but staff with the Fargo Park District is already planning for the holiday season. They are asking for Christmas tree donations for the Depot downtown and at Rheault Farm. Trees should be a minimum of 20 feet tall, and the surrounding area must be clear so the…
You don’t have to be German to celebrate German culture. Jessica Korynta is proof of that. She’s Norwegian, but she organized this year’s German Folk Festival with the Fargo Park District. You can celebrate the food and arts, from sausages to pretzels to polka, woodcarving and making hats. Plus, like any good German celebration, there’s beer. Check out the…
FARGO, N.D. — Due to the rising Red River, preventative steps are being taken to ensure safety to those who use the river trails. Starting on July 9th, the Fargo Park District and the City of Moorhead will be raising the pedestrian bridge, and removing the adaptive kayak launch and floating bridge at dike east in Lindenwood Park. The pedestrian…
FARGO, N.D.– Joel Vettel, a staple in the Fargo community resigned Tuesday night as the park district’s executive director. In Vettel’s statement he says “this was a huge undertaking and I recognize I had huge shoes to fill.” Vettel served as the director after longtime director Roger Gress retired. Vettel’s service to the community began in the late 90’s when…
FARGO, N.D (KFGO) – Fargo Park District executive director Joel Vettel resigned from the job he’s held for nearly three years. The resignation is effective immediately. Sources tell KFGO News Vettel’s departure was the result of his management style and a “lack of confidence” from employees. One source said it was “not a good fit.” Vettel has had a high…
KVRR’s Maggie LaMere learns about the community’s Yoga in the Park summer series. The classes are a partnership between Fargo Park District, YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties and Courts Plus Community Fitness. Yoga in the Park is offered on Wednesday evenings at 6 through August 14th. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: courts plus community fitness, Fargo Park…
FARGO, N.D.– Grab a mat or towel and take your yoga session beyond the four walls of a studio. Fargo Park District, YMCA of Cass-Clay and Courts Plus Community Fitness are hosting free Yoga in the Park classes every Wednesday evening. Participants are encouraged to make a donation that will go toward community programs. In the past, they’ve had as…
FARGO, N.D.– With summer kicking off tomorrow, kids may need to learn the rules of the pool before jumping in. The World Health Organization lists drowning as the third leading cause of unintentional death worldwide, and for kids under four its number one. That’s why the Fargo Park District says knowing how to swim can be the difference between life…
FARGO, N.D.– KVRR’s Maggie LaMere speaks with Fargo Park District’s Jessica Korynta about the 20th Annual Midwest Kid Fest. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: FARGO, Fargo Park District, Midwest Kid Fest
