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Winter Warming Center To Be Located At Former Fargo Police Headquarters on 25th Street South

Commissioners Also Voted 3-2 Against Ending The Needle Exchange Program

November 25, 2024

TJ Nelson,

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…

Ordinance Prohibiting Camping on Public Property Passes Fargo City Commission

Commission Also Talks About The Arbors

September 3, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders have adopted an ordinance prohibiting camping on public property, but there was some dispute over a resolution to the ordinance. It includes several new priority enforcement areas and the intention to implement Housing First, a short-term solution that will precede the comprehensive long-term Housing First strategy. The vote was three to two in…

Preliminary 2025 Budget Worth $133 Million Passed By Fargo City Commission 3-2

August 6, 2024

KVRR Staff, TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission last night approved a revised preliminary 2025 budget by a vote of 3-2, but not without some opposition. Mayor Tim Mahoney made some changes to his earlier budget plan. It seeks $133 million, up over 11% from the 2024 budget. He says the city budget team has methodically gone through the financial statements…

Fargo City Leaders Talk About Next Moves on Dealing With Homeless Camps

August 5, 2024

Juliana Pelaez, KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission and Fargo Park Board met earlier in the day to discuss their next moves on homeless camps on both city and park property. Homeless encampments have continued to grow within the past few years and many city officials are concerned for both the public’s and homeless community’s safety. “Are we making it too…

Turnberg, Strand sworn-in to Fargo City Commission; Kolpack selected Deputy Mayor

July 8, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two Fargo City Commissioners take the Oath of Office as they begin their new four-year-terms. Newly elected Michelle Turnberg and re-relected John Strand take the Oath of Office, administered by Municipal Judge Steve Dawson. Fargo voters elected the two on June 11 to the open seats on the city commission. Turnberg and Strand each began their…

Statewide North Dakota Primary Election Turnout Just 20%

Former TV News Anchor Wins Seat on Fargo Commission

June 12, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another North Dakota primary election is in the books and with it just 20% voter turnout statewide. That is near average during presidential cycles but down 7% from 2020 when there was an increase in mail-in ballots due to the pandemic. The North Dakota GOP says it trusts Republican voters and will place its full support…

Turnberg, Strand Win Seats on Fargo City Commission

June 11, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission is getting a new member. In the primary election Tuesday, Michelle Turnberg won a seat by leading the pack of seven candidates with 6,850 votes. Incumbent John Strand came in second with 6,579 votes to win another term. Commissioner Arlette Preston, who also served as deputy mayor, came in fourth in the voting…

The Chamber Hosts Candidate Forum for Fargo City Commission Race

May 14, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Candidates for Fargo City Commission get another chance to talk about the issues facing the community. Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce hosted the candidate forum at Fargo City Hall. It was held in partnership with Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley and Downtown Community Partnership. Five of the seven candidates running for…

Fargo City Commission Candidates Talk About The Issues During Candidate Forum

May 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley host a candidate forum for those seeking a Fargo City Commission seat. There are seven candidates for two seats up for election including those of Arlette Preston and John Strand, who are both running for re-election. They were joined by Al Carlson, Anna Johnson and Delson…

Turnberg, Carlson Jump Into Fargo City Commission Race

April 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Voters will be deciding between seven candidates for Fargo City Commission during the election in June. Two seats are up for grabs including those of Commissioners John Strand and Arlette Preston. Both are running for another term. Other candidates include Michelle Turnberg, a former Fargo television news anchor, Nathan Pullen, Delson Saintal, Al Carlson and Anna…