The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the recipients of the 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants. Funded by the 69th Legislative Assembly, the grants are designed to enhance tourism, strengthen community infrastructure and preserve historic landmarks across the state. The[...]
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Moorhead, Fargo show off plans for $7.1 million bridge near Bluestem Amphitheater
Residents in Fargo and Moorhead have been talking for years about better ways to cross the Red River without getting behind the wheel. Now, a long-planned idea is finally taking shape. The two cities are moving ahead on a $7.1 million pedestrian[...]
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Effort to change Fargo commission to council hits milestone for petition signatures
Fargo’s city government could soon look a lot different — and some residents say it’s long overdue. A grassroots group led by former city commissioners Tony Gehrig and Arlette Preston is halfway to collecting enough signatures to put a ward system on[...]
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Downtown Fargo business owners celebrate ‘extreme’ foot traffic boost from street fair
When downtown streets fill with booths and the scent of fair food lingers in the air, it’s clear something special is happening. In Fargo, the annual Downtown Street Fair isn’t just a crowd-pleaser—it’s a major moment for local businesses. From storefronts expanding[...]
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Fargo police removed 23 illegal camps in May
Since Fargo’s new anti-camping ordinance took effect May 1, police have cleared 23 illegal campsites — nearly one per day. The update, shared during a Police Advisory and Oversight Board meeting, underscores the city’s stepped-up response to unsheltered homelessness. Officers say they’re[...]
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Political players in Fargo ask city commissioners for election changes
Fargo voters are once again at a crossroads in how they choose their leaders. After the state shut down the city’s use of approval voting, residents are pushing for a return to local control—this time by proposing primary elections for mayor and[...]
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Values vs. Funding: Fargo Schools Back Down Under Federal Pressure
Under mounting federal pressure, the Fargo school board voted 7-2 to abandon four educational justice philosophies meant to support LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and inclusive historical education. The decision came despite public opposition and was driven by fears of losing nearly[...]
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Commissioners push to ban weapons at Fargo City Hall after audience member wears knife to meetings
Security discussions at the Fargo City Commission have taken a serious turn after an audience member attended meetings with a knife at his side, raising concerns among commissioners. While the blade complies with North Dakota’s laws, its presence has prompted calls for[...]
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Fargo in a Fight to Keep Adult Store Out of Downtown
It’s playing out at the speed of government, but it’s a fight nonetheless. The issue is Romantix deals in “adult” retail, and they’ve been trying to move into a new location in downtown Fargo. The City of Fargo changed laws to keep[...]
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Minnesota DNR Denies Fargo Diversion Permit
This news is a couple weeks old, but it’s significant for Minot’s flood protection efforts because it means dollars allocated by the state for Fargo’s flood protection are no longer shovel ready. [...]Read More... from Minnesota DNR Denies Fargo Diversion Permit
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