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City of Fargo Offers Free Grading Survey Service

City engineers will stop by your property and mark in the dirt exactly how the yard should be graded for proper drainage, free of charge.

May 29, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo is letting residents – especially new homeowners – know about a free service they provide that could save your yard from a lot of damage. Before a homeowner plants grass or lays sod on their yard, the city will survey the lot for grading purposes. The proper grade ensures correct drainage in residents’…

Elm Street Closure

We are still awaiting word from the city on the road's potential timeline for reopening.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo has closed Elm Street in north Fargo due to the rising Red River. The street has been closed to traffic between Thirteenth Avenue North and Fifteenth Avenue North. During the closure, traffic is being detoured to Third Street North. The city says the closure is necessary due to high water causing safety concerns…

West Fargo Closes Flood Diversion Gates

The city of Fargo was reportedly going to follow suit, but felt that conditions had dried up enough where it was no longer necessary.

May 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather has dried up but that doesn’t mean officials aren’t still worried about the heavy amount of recent rainfall. That’s why West Fargo decided to close the Sheyenne River diversion gates. Officials worked with Southeast Cass Water Resource District to initiate those north and south gate closures. The city says the rain combined with…

Southern Poverty Law Center States Hate Groups Have Declined In The Past Year

May 22, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hate and anti-government groups operating in the last year have decreased by five percent, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. They have collected data since 2000. Over the past year, topics of anti-DEI, LGBT, and immigration have been in the spotlight. In North Dakota, there are six reported anti-government and hate groups. The two reported…

Man Crushed By Falling Vehicle in Rural Chaffee, ND Is Identified

May 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The man who died in rural Chaffee, North Dakota after a vehicle fell on top of him has been identified as 68-year-old Andrew Grant of Fargo. First responders were called out to the residence just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Grant was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation shows that the devices used…

Roers asks city of Fargo for property tax incentives for massive renovation plan

The firm would like some assistance in totally renovating the West 45h Business Center facility.

May 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West 45th Business Center looks largely unused from the outsider’s eye. One company active in those buildings is Roers, a construction, development, and property management firm. They’ve got a bold vision for the space at the corner of 45th Street S. and 2nd Avenue S. As of now, Fargo doesn’t have provide property tax incentives…

Golden Drive for Homeless Kids Plan Weekend BBQ Fundraiser

May 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You can get your holiday weekend started with a bbq hosted by Golden Drive Homeless Kids. This fundraiser benefits homeless kids in the metro. You can get a brat or hot dog, chips and can of soda or water for just $5. The bbq will be held Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6 both days…

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Rolls Through Fargo

The motorcycle event aims to raise money for men's mental and prostate health care.

May 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The roar of classic motorcycles paired with vintage threads as riders hopped on their bikes to raise money for men’s mental and physical health. It’s the local iteration of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The event began back in 2012 in Australia, and has since spread to 121 countries around the world. In the F-M area, bikers staged…

Davies Choral Program Honored by State of North Dakota

The renowned Vivace group has yet another honor to add to their growing collection.

May 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Raise your voices in song for a local high school choir, as they’ve been recognized with an honor on the state level. The Davies High School Vivace group of Fargo has been selected as the Governor’s official state choral program for the 2025-26 school year. They were honored alongside the St. Mary’s Central High School Wind Orchestra…

Fargo Details Plan to Improve Public Safety Through Public Safety Sales Tax Approved by Voters

The funding for this proposal comes from the quarter-cent sales tax increase passed back in November.

May 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In November, voters added a quarter cent sales tax increase, to help funding for public services in the city of Fargo. Inside the City Commission chambers on Wednesday, May 14, officials detailed exactly how they plan to spend that money. Fargo Fire Department Chief Steve Dirksen was grateful to see the influx of funds to his…