FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Commissioner Dave Piepkorn wants any city staff overtime to be approved ahead of time by the commission. He referred to a Forum article over the weekend about the city paying out over $31 million in overtime in the past decade. Piepkorn says one employee made $80,000 in overtime in one year and says overtime needs…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A program started over two decades ago is providing financial help to homeowners in renovating and repairing their properties. Gate City Bank and Fargo are offering another $2 million investment in the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. People with homes that are 40 years old or older are eligible for the loans. The assessed value of the home…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 1,100 people voted and these are the winners in Fargo’s “Name a Snow Plow” contest: Betty Whiteout BoomChickaPlowPlow Buzz Iceclear Plowabunga Teddy Snowsevelt and Wheeler Snow Peeler. The names will now go on city snowplows. They came from around 600 submissions that were narrowed down to ten by Public Works and Engineering and Mayor…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)– Fargo City Commissioners are still reeling from the discovery that an audience member brought a knife with them to Tuesday night’s meeting. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn describes the emotions he felt at the conclusion of Tuesday’s meeting when he found out somebody had been armed in the audience the entire time. “Commissioner Turnberg sits right next to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners agreed to find a new location for the Downtown Engagement Center. Mayor Tim Mahoney has been working with the governor and the State Department of Human Services to secure $5 million from the state and $2.5 million from downtown business partners. The city would also provide $2.5 million. “We’ve come up with two…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Downtown Community Partnership hosting its first “State of Downtown Fargo” event. Fargo’s elite gathered at Jasper Hotel for drinks and hors d’oeuvres during a social hour before settling down to a meal while speakers shared Downtown Fargo’s latest achievements and projects. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney spoke at the event and took a poll of those in…
A view of the outdoor section of Christkindlmarkt, held at the Fargo Civic Center.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney wants to bring life back to the Fargo Civic Center in 2025. It is used for just a few events each year as of now including the popular Christkindlmarkt. Mahoney wants city staff to look for event promotion and…
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…
