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First Mayoral Debate Of 2026 In Fargo Introduces Candidates To Public

First Mayoral Debate in 2026 Gives Audience Look at Candidates

The city of Fargo is certain to have a new mayor for the first time in over a decade as Dr. Tim Mahoney has reached his term limit.

April 21, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Swaths of prospective voters packed the Fargo Theatre on the evening of April 21st to see the mayoral contenders in action. Four come with connections to Fargo city government – three current commissioners and the Chair of the Human Rights Commission – and one has served in the North Dakota State Legislature since 2012. All sought…

More to be done, vet says, as North Dakota sees uptick in veteran homelessness

November 11, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Michael Hauck, 64, right, a homeless veteran, walks next to Kris Morrissette, behavioral health manager at Ministry on the Margins in Bismarck, before being transported to a nearby hotel as he awaits approval to move into a nearby apartment on Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Michael Hauck served as a staff…

Homelessness increases in North Dakota as population, housing costs also rise

September 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Jennifer Henderson, director of planning and housing development for the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, speaks to lawmakers about homelessness during a committee hearing on Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — People experiencing homelessness in North Dakota are increasing as the state’s population continues to grow and affordable housing, shelters and resources…

Fair Chance Job Fair Reaches Out to Those With Employment Difficulties

The idea is to get applicants in front of companies who are specifically expecting someone with their type of background.

June 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Job Service held a specialized event designed to help those who might have particular struggles in finding employment. It’s called the Fair Chance Job Fair, and it took place at the job service location in Fargo on 32nd Street. The fair was designed to assist people that may have possible barriers to employment, such…

Turnberg To Offer Plan To Address Homelessness in Fargo at Monday’s Commission Meeting

December 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is ready to present her plan to address homelessness called “Operation Safe Fargo”. Turnberg is proposing outlawing homeless camping on any city property and offering the person a bus ticket to their hometown or city of their choice. She wants to turn the Fargo Civic Center into an emergency shelter and…

New warming house opens for homeless population in Fargo

November 26, 2024

Eric Bolin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For people experiencing homelessness, the brutal winters in Fargo can be deadly. Now the city has a new warming center to stay warm. It is located at 1230 25th Street South, in the space formerly occupied by the Fargo Police Department and on the far west side of the main Fargo Cass Public Health building, and…

Fargo City Commission directs staff to prepare Winter Warming Plan

October 29, 2024

KVRR Staff,

File imageFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – After some heated debate, the Fargo City Commission voted 3-2 to direct city staff to prepare a winter warming plan. The approved motion, brought forward by Commissioner John Strand, gives city staff approval to run a program to keep the homeless population warm during the winter months. Last winter, the program warmed 40-50 people a night….

Fargo City Commission Hosts Meeting to Discuss Various Issues

September 6, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Homelessness has become a big issue that city of Fargo officials are still trying to tackle. “As Covid funding is ending, homelessness issue in Fargo is increasing. During COVID many cities saw that there was a surge in unsheltered homelessness. And when I talk about unsheltered that means people who aren’t in shelters people who aren’t…

Non-profit Down Home encourages “Good Night’s Sleep Challenge”

May 8, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A lot of us have a tough time getting enough sleep but if you don’t have a proper bed to sleep in, it’s much harder. And now, local non-profit Down Home wants you to try it for yourself. Down Home provides home furnishings for people coming out of homelessness, who often don’t have beds or other…

City of Fargo brings in outside help to address homelessness issue

February 20, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Homelessness has been a long standing issue for the community here in Fargo, as numerous people face the cold, an unstable housing situation and other problems. The city of Fargo is partnering with James Mathy, to see what can be done to help with this issue. Mathy has done this before as the Milwaukee County Housing…