Joel Vettel

Fargo Park District Exec. Dir. Joel Vettel Quits After 3 Years

Vettel served as the director after longtime director Roger Gress retired

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…

Park District Executive Director Joel Vettel Resigns, Interim Director Named

The resignation is effective immediately.

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…

Park Officials from the Metro Kick Off Park and Recreation Month

Directors from Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead Park Districts announce their plan for the months

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…

Newly Renovated John E. Carlson Coliseum Re-Opens in Fargo

Officials hope the rink will be available for use during off seasons

FARGO, ND — The Fargo Park District has officially re-opened the John E. Carlson Coliseum in North Fargo. The Coliseum is located at 807 17th Avenue North. Park district officials said it has a new regulation ice rink, seven locker rooms, a new training room and seating for 500 people. The renovations also include a new referee room and the…