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Lashkowitz High Rise demolition set for September 16

The implosion and demolition of the Lashkowitz in downtown Fargo is set for next Saturday and is sparking some buzz.

September 8, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) — The Lashkowitz High Rise has been a part of the city’s skyline for over 50 years and with the iconic building has got the community talking. Chris Brungardt the Fargo Deputy Head of Housing said, “Well it’s developing a lot of excitement and buzz in the entire community getting a lot of phone calls and radio…

Those living in Fargo high rise to get vouchers to help with relocation

May 11, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – People living in the Lashkowitz High Rise on 2nd Street South in Fargo will be receiving protection vouchers to assist with their relocation. The low-income housing building was approved for disposition and redevelopment in March. More than 150 vouchers will be given to tenants to support their relocation within Fargo or anywhere in the country. Fargo Housing…

Residents at Lashkowitz High Rise to Receive Tenant Protection Vouchers

May 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Residents of the Lashkowitz High Rise in Fargo will be receiving Tenant Protection Vouchers to assist with their relocation. The vouchers will assist each resident find a new home anywhere within the United States. Fargo Housing was awarded more than 150 vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development after it applied for the disposition and redevelopment…

Three Groups Have Plans For Land Where Aging High-Rise Now Stands

HUD determined the high rise is not worth fixing

April 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Three groups have submitted plans for a prime piece of city-owned property at the corner of Main Avenue and 2nd Street South in Fargo. The land is on the site of the former Park East Apartments demolished to build a flood levee. Fargo Housing and Redevelopment’s plan is to replace the nearby aging, low income high-rise with a…

Block 9 Groundbreaking Set For Next Week For $117 Million Project

The 18-story high-rise Will Change The Skyline Of Downtown Fargo

September 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A groundbreaking is set and prep work is starting this week on the Block 9 tower project in downtown Fargo. The groundbreaking will be held next Wednesday. McGough Construction Company says a construction perimeter will be in place on the corner of Broadway and 2nd Avenue North. The arrival of several large cranes will be moving onto…