FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Despite some new measures already in place, Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says enhanced security measures are needed at City Hall. Piepkorn says, at a previous commission meeting, some people were not comfortable sitting next to him near the podium and that raised a “red flag” for him. “We’ve done some things,” Piepkorn says. “To give you…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – – Fargo City Commission votes against the Human Rights Commission’s resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East. “Resolution fails for lack of a majority. We are adjourned,” said Mayor Tim Mahoney after the 2-2 vote. Mahoney and Commissioner Denise Kolpack voted against adopting the resolution. Commissioners John Strand and Arlette Preston voted in favor…
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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A number of people took to the podium during Fargo City Commission’s Resident Comments section to encourage the commission to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Fargo Human Rights Commission passed such a resolution on February 15. It is expected to be introduced to the commission in March. Mayor Tim Mahoney thanked the speakers…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The $140 million Fargodome renovation vote failed, sending the plan back to square one. Voters were asked to approve a .25% increase in the sales tax and a 3% increase in the lodging tax to pay for the remodel and addition of conference space. 4,122 people voted for the project while 3,846 voted against it. It…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – New low-income housing is coming to Fargo in the near future, thanks to the Milton Earl Apartments and the Lashkowitz Riverfront Projects. The city is looking to spearhead an initiative to build thesis types of housing and inspire neighboring towns. “We’re also going to invite the rest of the community, Moorhead, Horace, West Fargo,” said Mahoney….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission votes to approve the mayor’s 2024 preliminary $120 million budget, but the vote was not unanimous. Commissioners say they are hearing a lot of response to the proposals for a two-mill property tax increase and to raise franchise fees for public utilities. In the past, the fees were 2% and that will be…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The community is still in shock after three Fargo police officers were shot in the line of duty on Friday afternoon while responding to a traffic crash on 25th Street South near Big Top Bingo. Officer Jake Wallin was shot and killed by a man who wasn’t even involved in the crash. The investigation now in…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Tomorrow morning, the FARGODOME will be filled with thousands and thousands of people running in the 19th annual Fargo Marathon. Recently the F-M area was dealing with smoke conditions, but recent rainfall and a cold front has helped clear the skies. “So hopefully tonight, 65 and sunny and hopefully tomorrow morning 45 and sunny,” said Mark…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local business owner and the city of Fargo are still hammering out an agreement that would allow the business to remain open. It has been nearly two months since the issue appeared to be resolved. In February, the Fargo City Commission authorized Mayor Tim Mahoney to negotiate an agreement with John Bultman. The city claims…
