Moorhead mayor Shelly Carlson

Moorhead Mayor considers run for Minnesota House seat

Shelly CarlsonMOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – The mayor of Moorhead is considering a run for an open seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2026. The Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board website shows that Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson filed on Monday, Nov. 17 to register her campaign committee. The filing indicates Carlson plans to run as a democrat for the Minnesota…

Fargo City Commission Votes Against Adopting Middle East Ceasefire Resolution

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – – Fargo City Commission votes against the Human Rights Commission’s resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East. “Resolution fails for lack of a majority. We are adjourned,” said Mayor Tim Mahoney after the 2-2 vote. Mahoney and Commissioner Denise Kolpack voted against adopting the resolution. Commissioners John Strand and Arlette Preston voted in favor…

Fargo and Moorhead Mayors Issue Proclamation For Peace in Israel and Palestine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After weeks of citizens calling on local city governments to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson have issued a joint proclamation. In it they advocate for a negotiated settlement, including the release of hostages and captives, and the building of a foundation for an enduring peace in…

The Chamber Hosts The Annual “State of the Cities”

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- Mayors from across the metro got together for the Chamber’s annual State of the Cities presentation at Delta by Marriott in Fargo. The event included mayors from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Horace. The event spotlighted several new projects like the Fargo Sports Complex, Moorhead Community Center and Library, Dilworth Fire Station, and an expansion at…