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Fargo Public Works Clears Out Drains of Snow and Ice on Several Streets

Fargo Public Works say there are over 14,000 drains in the city that need to be emptied

March 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As the weather heats up, Fargo Public Works begins to clear the roads of large puddles. There are over 14,000 drains that need to be cleared out throughout the city of Fargo. Using a bulldozer, the city pushes aside snow and finds the drainage holes to clear out the water from the streets. Until the process is complete,…

Roads Should Be Clear When Traveling this Holiday Season

Fargo Public Works plows about 26 miles of sidewalks and more than 2,000 lane miles of roads

December 20, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — If you plan on traveling for the holidays tonight or tomorrow, Fargo Public Works officials say they’ve got you covered. Some people say thinking about Fargo winters makes them cringe. “Oh, it can be real tough. Yeah, I wonder why I don’t go south sometimes,” Denny Hansen said. There’s nothing anyone can do about the temperature but thanks…

Those with Limited Mobility at Risk from Snow Covered Walkways

A fine isn't the only risk you face by not shoveling

January 5, 2017

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Snow covered sidewalks can be an annoyance for everyone but for those with physical disabilities they can be dangerous. “You pretty much have to have bare pavement or you’re going to be at risk of getting stuck,” said Executive Director of the Freedom Resource Center, Nate Aalgaard. Aalgaard is wheelchair bound and winter can be an especially tough time. “There’s…