FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Cass County Commissioner Joel Vettel says several people have asked him to consider a run for mayor of Fargo, and he’s thinking about the race. He doesn’t have a firm timetable for making a decision, but says it would likely be fairly soon. Vettel spent 17 years with Fargo Police and is now with Sanford Health….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – By now, you’ve likely seen our viral video of three police officers being assaulted at this street corner behind me here in downtown Fargo. Viewers are questioning the response by Fargo Police that led to 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi fleeing for several blocks before being apprehended. “Obviously it was a very dynamic situation that involved a number…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — In the race for Cass County Commission, Tim Flakoll in District 1 and James Kapitan in District 3 ran unopposed. That leaves a three person race for the sole seat in District 5. Joel Vettel was the top primary vote getter with with 10,274 followed by Keith Gohdes with 3,976 and Marty Johnson with 3,115….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The former Fargo Park District executive director is running for Cass County Commission. Joel Vettel is seeking the District 5 seat which is now held by Commissioner Mary Scherling. She has served the maximum of three, 4-year terms. Chad Peterson in District 1 is also completing the maximum three terms on the county commission. County Commissioner…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former Fargo Police Lieutenant Joel Vettel is an instructor in what to do if you find yourself in a potential mass shooting or similar situation. While he says he doesn’t want our community to live in fear, Vettel explains there are ways to prevent and protect yourself during these situations. He says the most important tip…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Park Board has released minutes of a special meeting last month involving the departure of former park district executive director Joel Vettel. The information was released after it was determined the park board violated North Dakota’s open meeting laws. The board failed to give adequate and detailed notice about the special meeting. The amended minutes indicate…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the Fargo Park Board violated the state’s open meetings laws. He says the board failed to give adequate notice about a special meeting regarding the departure of Park District Executive Director Joel Vettel. Stenehjem says notice of the July 2 meeting was insufficient to adequately inform the public of the…
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…
FARGO, N.D. — Members of the park districts in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead kicked off the festivities for National Park and Recreation Month a little early, but with a fun twist. Once park district directors finished up talking about their plans for the month at Urban Plains Park, staff members took part in a relay race that ended with a…
