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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – City and State officials are teaming up to provide needed affordable housing in Fargo. It starts with the high rise being demolished late next summer or early fall. “It’s the Lashkowitz Tower. 248 apartment units. The low cost apartments for seniors and it served the city well since 1971,” North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said. It’s…
Mayor Tim MahoneyFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Mayor Tim Mahoney has COVID-19. A city spokesman confirmed to KFGO News that the 73-year-old Mahoney tested positive late Friday. He experienced strong symptoms at the onset, especially over the weekend. Mahoney is using Paxlovid in his recovery at home and is feeling better. He is still conducting city business over the phone and through…
ARGUSVILLE, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota and Minnesota leaders come to Argusville to break ground on the stormwater channel for the FM Diversion. The diversion channel will route water around the Fargo-Moorhead metro area during major flood events with some help from the Army Corps of Engineers. “The Army Corps of Engineers, together, we are a non-federal sponsor, fulfilling a…
