Mayor Tim Mahoney Archives - Page 5 of 12

Fargo City Commission Votes 4-1 To Oppose State Anti-LGBTQ Bills

March 7, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission votes 4-1 to oppose a series of state bills filed by Republican legislators targeting LGBTQ+ residents in the state. The only no vote came from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. Cody Schuler, advocacy manager with the American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota told commissioners the legislation amounts to a “culture war” that takes away…

North Fargo business owner allowed to stay open after dispute with city

The Fargo City Commission authorizes Mayor Tim Mahoney to negotiate with a small business owner to avoid shutting down his business and a potential lawsuit.

February 28, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo City Commission calls on the mayor to reach a resolution with John Bultman on the status of his North Fargo business. “There’s been a lot of wasted time on my part to chase this and chase that and follow up. Restless nights of thinking, ‘What’s going to happen?’ and all that. After 52 years…

Fargo City Commission votes to stop progress on proposed downtown pedestrian bridge

February 7, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The Fargo City Commission votes to cancel a proposed pedestrian bridge that would’ve been built next to city hall. Four concepts were presented last year with differing costs. Commissioner Arlette Preston said she doesn’t think it’s worth getting people from one side of the street to the other with the bridge and Commissioner Denise Kolpack said…

Fargo Looks To Change Adult Establishment Regulations In Middle of Romantix Lawsuit

December 13, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With a legal battle over an adult bookstore’s proposed move in downtown Fargo, the city is looking to amend the municipal code when it comes to adult entertainment centers and establishments. The first reading of an ordinance to change the code definitions and regulations was held during last night’s meeting. The vote was four to one…

Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade brightens downtown Fargo for holiday spirit

December 3, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In case you needed an official announcement, it’s here! The annual kick-off to the holidays underway. Hundreds across the F-M and surrounding areas enjoyed the Holiday Lights Parade presented by the Downtown Community Partnership and sponsored by Xcel Energy. It began in downtown Moorhead and went through Fargo’s downtown as it strolled through Broadway Square. People…

Owner of Fargo House To Be Demolished Appeals His Case

November 7, 2022

KVRR Staff,

924 5th Street South, Fargo FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The owner of a house that has been declared dangerous and ordered to be demolished has gone to court to challenge the order. Dan Curtis owns the house at 924 5th Street South in Fargo which is slated to be removed by November 18th. The house has been the scene of…

Piepkorn Out as Fargo Deputy Mayor, Preston Voted In, Against The Mayor’s Wishes

October 17, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)– Fargo has a new deputy mayor, against the wishes of Mayor Tim Mahoney. Commissioners first voted on a motion put forth by John Strand and Arlette Preston to rescind Dave Piepkorn as deputy mayor for controversial comments he has made recently. That included Piepkorn’s issues with the police chief and calling out two drunk Native American’s outside…

Commissioners Respond To Harsh Statements During Downtown Fargo Safety Talk

October 4, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn raised some anger at last night’s meeting during a discussion about the need for safety downtown. Piepkorn shared a story about calling 911 on two very intoxicated Native Americans sleeping next to his building downtown. He says police came and rousted them and he followed them to see where they went…

Fargo’s diversity, equity & inclusion director speaks on Netterville shooting

October 4, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion speaks out about the July 8 shooting that killed Shane Netterville. Dr. Terry Hogan was involved in the meetings with Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski, Mayor Tim Mahoney and Netterville’s family after the 28-year-old was shot by Officer Adam O’Brien in South Fargo. North Dakota Attorney General Drew…

Fargo City Commissioner Sounds Alarm About Public Safety Downtown

September 19, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn is sounding the alarm about public safety downtown. He wants a larger police presence to crack down on what he calls harassment and aggressive panhandlers. Piepkorn and other commissioners agreed the issue needs a metro-wide look with public input. There are Harm Reduction and Mobile Outreach programs that provide services including crisis…