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Talks to begin on making improvements at the nearly 30-year-old Newman Outdoor Field

Talks also to begin on a possible tenant for the former Mid America Steel site downtown

May 26, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city staff will start a discussion on the future of Newman Outdoor Field. The land is owned by the state and leased to the city. The field is used by the Redhawks and NDSU and improvements are needed at the nearly 30 year old facility including ADA projects for accessibility. “A new operating model, talk about…

Interim Fargo Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz

Travis Stefonowicz named Fargo’s 39th Chief of Police

May 11, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission gives unanimous approval to select Interim Chief Travis Stefonowicz as Fargo’s 39th Chief of Police. He was the sole finalist for the position after two other out of state candidates dropped out of being considered and was fully endorsed by City Manager Michael Redlinger. The only conversation about the appointment came from Commissioner…

Final interview for Fargo’s next police chief moved up to Wednesday

May 5, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The final interview for the next Fargo police chief is being moved up to Wednesday from Thursday due to scheduling issues. The sole finalist is Interim Chief Travis Stefonowicz after two other finalists dropped out. He will be interviewed in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall starting at 8:15 a.m. The interview will be broadcast…

Interim Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz named sole finalist for Fargo Police Chief position

May 4, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s interim police chief has been named the sole finalist for the police chief position. A Police Chief Selection Committee picked Travis Stefonowicz from a pool of four applicants: three from out of state, and one internal. The committee had identified three candidates of interest to interview this week, but two decided not to move forward and…

Fargo’s assistant police chief is elevated to interim police chief

March 30, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A member of the Fargo Police Department since 2002 is now the city’s interim police chief. Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Assistant Chief Travis Stefonowicz to the position. City Administrator Michael Redlinger says Stefonowicz’s thoughtful approach and commitment to both public safety and officer wellness make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the department. He takes…

City Departments Present Case To Extend Infrastructure Sales Tax

City Department Leaders Urge Renewal of Infrastructure Sales Tax

Those in charge of Fargo's roads, sewage, and water say the cost of utilities will skyrocket if the tax revenue is lost.

March 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On February 5, city officials gathered in the commission chambers for a special informational meeting, watching presentations from various departments regarding how they use the funding from this soon-to-expire sales tax. They urged the commission to approve an extension to the tax, saying the consequences to infrastructure such as city roads and wastewater treatment could be…

Sheriff frustrated with Fargo over contract to hold inmates in Cass County Jail

August 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner continues to express frustration with the City of Fargo over a new contract to hold jail inmates arrested by Fargo police. For two years, Jahner says he’s been working to increase the daily rate to house prisoners from $85 a day to $120. Jahner says West Fargo has agreed to the…

Metro Flood Diversion Authority To Offer Executive Director Job to Jason Benson

October 24, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Jason Benson of West Fargo has been chosen to become the next executive director of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority. He was selected by the board out of a pool of three finalists for the job. Benson is the county engineer for the Cass County Highway Department, a role he has held since 2011. He has…

Fargo City Administrator discusses proposed changes to noise ordinance

April 25, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo City Administrator’s office held an open house Thursday to discuss proposed changes to the cities noise ordinance. The proposed changes would alter the decibel levels allowed in Fargo, as well as altering the hours in which certain levels would be allowed. Some community members in attendance said they were concerned about changes to the…

Selection committee picks Michael Redlinger as next Fargo City Administrator

December 16, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Interim Fargo City Administrator Michael Redlinger is unanimously picked as the finalist for the permanent position. Redlinger and City Manager for Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan James Puffalt interviewed for the position. The other finalists, Becker County Administrator Pat Oman and City Manager for Cape Girardeau, Missouri did not take part. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney suggested they…