Fargo governance debate set for Aug. 4 on possible council system
The Cass County United Republican Committee will hold an Aug. 4 debate in Fargo on whether the city should move from its commission form of government to a council system.
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Fargo continues public process to update its land-development code
Fargo LDC 2026 remains an active city-led process to update the city’s land-development code through analysis, policy review and stakeholder consultation.
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Cass-Clay Creamery workers authorize strike as negotiations continue
Cass-Clay Creamery workers in the Fargo area have authorized a strike as contract negotiations with Dairy Farmers of America continue. No strike date has been announced.
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Fargo Commission advances downtown convention-center proposal, TIF planning
Fargo commissioners ranked the EAPC Kilbourne Group/Downtown Civic Center proposal first and began development-agreement negotiations, while leaving final TIF authorization and project agreements for later action.
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Fargo advances airport-wide alcohol-license proposal and reappoints water authority chair
Fargo City Commissioners unanimously directed staff to draft an airport-specific liquor license that could allow alcohol throughout much of Hector International Airport’s secure concourse. The commission also reappointed Tim Mahoney to the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board.
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Fargo Main Avenue reconstruction pushed to fall rebid, spring 2027 construction
Fargo’s Main Avenue reconstruction did not receive an acceptable bid, prompting NDDOT to evaluate the project and plan a fall 2026 rebid. Construction is now anticipated to begin in spring 2027.
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NDSU-led Ag45 cohort schedules Fargo agriculture-technology sessions for September
The NSF Great Plains I-Corps Hub’s Ag45 cohort will bring scheduled panels and lectures to Fargo from Sept. 15-18 as part of a seven-session program aimed at agricultural-technology commercialization.
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Fargo-area Republicans schedule Aug. 4 debate on council-versus-commission government
The Cass County United Republican Committee will hold an Aug. 4 public discussion in Fargo on whether local government should use a council form rather than the city’s commission structure.
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Fargo commission ranks downtown Civic Center proposal first for convention-center project
The Fargo City Commission ranked the EAPC/Kilbourne Group’s downtown Civic Center proposal first for the planned convention-center project and ordered immediate development-agreement negotiations.
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Fargo Daily Brief: Power Line Incident and Statewide Focus Return
Fargo, ND — February 6, 2026 — A rural Cass County power disruption and the return of a Fargo-based public affairs program highlighted how local events and statewide issues cont…
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Local News Update for Fargo, ND – February 5, 2026
Fargo, ND — February 5, 2026 — Recent developments in Fargo include a significant embezzlement case, a traffic accident, and upcoming community events.
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Fargo Police Investigate Homicide in Apartment Complex
Fargo, ND — February 3, 2026 — Authorities are investigating a homicide at a Fargo apartment complex, calling the incident “unacceptable” within the community.
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Fargo, ND Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:37 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Fargo, ND: 23°F (Cloudy and Windy) · Feels like 8°F · Humidity 86% · Wind 21 mph
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Fargo, ND — January 31, 2026 — Local News Update
Fargo, ND — January 31, 2026 — A stabbing in downtown Fargo leaves one man seriously injured, and I-29 reopens with travel advisories in place due to winter conditions.
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Fargo’s Upcoming Events and Community Updates
Fargo, ND — January 30, 2026 — Monster Jam roars into FARGODOME this weekend, while local authorities conduct a Point-in-Time Count to assess homelessness in the area.