Mid America Steel

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

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…

Motion To Consider City-Owned Property in Downtown Fargo For Convention Center Fails

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo city commissioners motion to make city-owned property available for the new convention center, dies due to lack of a second. John Strand wanted to make sure developers are aware that city-owned property downtown including the former Mid America Steel lot and Civic Center are available. But other commissioners say there isn’t enough room for…

Second fire at former Mid America Steel building ruled intentional

Fargo Police Department releases surveillance pictures from the Sunday night fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the second fire at the former Mid America Steel building was also intentionally set. Fargo police have released these surveillance pictures from the scene Sunday night, in hopes of identifying the people or the vehicle. You can text your tip and keyword FARGOPD to 847411 or call their Investigations Unit….

Police identify person of interest in Fargo fire investigation

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police say one of three persons of interest has been identified in connection to a fire in the former Mid America Steel building. Investigators determined that the fire was intentionally set. The fire was reported shortly after 7:00 p.m. Monday.  Firefighters from Moorhead were called in to assist with the two-alarm blaze. The fire burned for…

Former Mid America Steel building fire was intentionally set

The downtown Fargo fire started Monday evening and burned for hours

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Department says a downtown fire that burned for hours was intentionally set. It broke out Monday night around 7:00 at the former Mid America Steel building. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the department is working with the Fargo Police Department on the investigation and are looking for the person or persons responsible. Firefighters say…