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Proposed Flavored Vape Ban Receives Continued Opposition, Support

Flavored Vape Ban Continues to Spark Discussion in Fargo

On May 13, the FMWF Chamber facilitated a roundtable discussion, featuring many business owners sharing their viewpoints and discussing how the ban would harm the local economy.

May 13, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The proposed ban of flavored nicotine products in the city of Fargo continues to have supporters and detractors. Business owners and city officials met on May 13 in a roundtable to discuss that possible ordinance – with strong expressions of opinions all around. Zach Johnson of Sports Vape in Fargo has spoken out on this issue…

City of Fargo Reminds Residents of Grass Height Restrictions

The city says that keeping lawns below a certain height eliminates habitats for unwanted vermin and possible pest infestations.

April 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Fargo is seeking to remind residents, as their lawns become free from the scourge of snow, that there are restrictions on grass height that need to be observed. Fargo-Cass Public Health say that trends such as “No Mow May” have become increasingly popular. However, a city ordinance states that grass on one’s property…

After evaluating its effectiveness, City of Fargo makes night parking restriction changes

November 18, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – The City of Fargo is changing parking restrictions for certain parts of the city this winter. The City has done away with night restrictions from 19th Avenue N. to 13th Avenue S. from the Red River to 25th Street. Instead, there will be one-side only parking from 12th Avenue N. to I-94 from the river to 25th…

Anti-Chicken Ordinance Remains on Mapleton Books for Time Being

A 16-year-old brought a presentation to the city council meeting in an effort to get the rule changed, but was rebuffed on his first attempt.

November 12, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) — McCoy Ferguson’s noble attempt to change the rules in his hometown to allow people to own chickens for personal use fell short at Mapleton’s November city council meeting. The council commended Ferguson on his presentation and took the matter seriously, debating its relative merits for a good 10-15 minutes. In the end, though, they determined that…

Fine Against The Windbreak Tossed By Judge, Finds City Ordinance “Vague”

October 16, 2024

TJ Nelson,

The WindbreakFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — East Central Judicial District Judge Cherie Clark has ruled against the City of Fargo and its ordinance about restrictions on obviously intoxicated or impaired people. She calls the ordinance “unconstitutionally vague” and has reversed the City Commission’s decision from February to fine The Windbreak. The order was signed by the judge last Friday. Judge Clark…

East Grand Forks approves ordinance to prohibit use of THC in public

August 16, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — East Grand Forks is the latest Minnesota city to approve an ordinance prohibiting the use of THC products in public. Without discussion, the council gave final reading Tuesday night to the ban that would make the use of cannabis products in public a petty misdemeanor. It includes all forms of the product from cannabis…

Eggtastic! Backyard Chickens Will Now Be Allowed in Moorhead

April 11, 2023

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People in Moorhead are now allowed to have chickens in their backyard. Moorhead City Council voted 5-3 to approve having up to six female chickens. The council got nearly 30 emails about the issue with the majority of them being positive. There are concerns about the birds being a nuisance and what happens if they escape…

Alcohol Server Training Expanded To Include More People in Fargo, Goes Online

January 12, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More people are now required to undergo alcohol server training in Fargo thanks to an updated city ordinance passed last month. The training now applies to all people involved in the stream of the service of alocholic beverages at establishments. That includes managers, servers, bartenders, security and door attendants. The ordinance requires server training to be…

Fargo City Staff To Research Possible Hate Crimes Ordinance

March 23, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo city staff is given the go ahead to look into possibly developing a hate crimes ordinance. The idea was introduced Monday night by Commissioner Arlette Preston. The plan would make hate crimes a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of up to $1,500 and/or 30 days in jail. They could seek an opinion from North Dakota’s…

West Fargo Sump Pumps Must Discharge Outside Beginning April 1

March 31, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo is reminding residents to switch their sump pumps to discharge outside beginning April 1. The City says sump pumps discharging outside helps ensure the sewer system does not get overwhelmed during snow melt and rainstorms. Drainage hoses should be directed away from buildings and cannot cross sidewalks or be placed in a way…