FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says the city will take a step back and play a more supportive role to end homelessness. FM Coalition to End Homelessness and United Way of Cass Clay presented a plan for the next 30, 60 and 90 days to reduce the number of people who are homeless. They will count on…
Fargo City Commissioner Michelle TurnbergFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An urgent move by Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg to address the homeless situation as the temperatures drop is voted down by the commission. Turnberg’s proposal called “Operation Safe Fargo” was defeated 3-2, with her only support coming from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. She proposed outlawing homeless camping on any city property and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo is taking a proactive rather than reactive approach to prevent cold weather related injuries or deaths this winter. The Winter Warming Initiative was started in 2023 as a temporary plan to help the homeless during the winter months since most local shelters are at or over capacity. Last year, they helped nearly 700 people with…
FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioner John Strand is proposing nearly $639,000 in budget reductions and cutting multiple positions as the commission works to approve the budget for next year. Mayor Tim Mahoney’s original budget proposal totaled $133 million. Earlier this month, the commission voted to eliminate the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department and 4.2 positions at Fargo Cass Public Health. Now, Strand…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is proposing that the director and the coordinator of the office of Diversion, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Terry Hogan, be laid off as part of budget cuts that will be considered at Monday’s city commission meeting. A seven-member selection committee led by Mahoney chose Hogan for the new position back in 2021….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission last night approved a revised preliminary 2025 budget by a vote of 3-2, but not without some opposition. Mayor Tim Mahoney made some changes to his earlier budget plan. It seeks $133 million, up over 11% from the 2024 budget. He says the city budget team has methodically gone through the financial statements…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget for Fargo includes a proposed $13 million, 11.5% budget increase with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A major part of the discussion was how to fund that pay increase. The city has given Hector International Airport two mills for years, but because of the airport’s estimated…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Mayor Tim Mahoney had some help at Fargo City Hall by two students who are winners of the “Mayor for a Day” essay contest. Third and fifth graders in Fargo Public Schools were asked the question: What would you do if you were mayor for a day? Nathan Asgedom recently finished fifth grade at Kennedy Elementary…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are still looking for ways to crackdown on dangerous driving and loud vehicle and muffler issues. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says laws need to be adjusted. Current fees for speeding and dangerous driving are low compared to Minnesota and he says they are not a deterrent. Penalties for exhibition driving are $50 and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another big project gets underway in downtown Fargo. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for The Avery, on the site of the former Avery Tractor Company on NP Avenue. Kilbourne Group says the six-story building will feature nearly 200 apartments, a nearly 500 spot city-owned parking garage and serve as the new home for Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre….
