Fargo News

Fargo, North Dakota – A study conducted recently by Consumer Affairs designated North Dakota as the foremost state for renters in the United States. The determination factored in aspects such as cost, rental availability, and tenant safety. However, renters residing in Fargo, North Dakota, express skepticism about this assessment. Tenant Thomas Rasmussen recounts that he, along with his peers, experienced an inflation of rent by an average of 11% within the previous year alone. In addressing the findings of the study, Rasmussen observed, “I can see how it could be renter-friendly in areas that aren’t as populated by a higher…

Fargo, North Dakota – In a recent decision, the Fargo City Commissioners have unanimously approved the location for the new Red River Regional Dispatch Center. Over the past two years, several potential sites have been scrutinized, with an architect tasked with evaluating and ranking four possible locations. In May, the Red River Regional Dispatch Center (RRRDC) Board of Authority decided to commence design work at a city-owned plot located adjacent to the Public Safety Building at 4630 15th Avenue North in Fargo. The highest-ranking site had been dismissed after the Board of Authority was unable to negotiate satisfactory terms for…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Public Housing Agency recently announced the temporary closure of its application waitlist for new housing voucher candidates due to an overwhelming number of prospective applicants. This decision came into effect as the agency grapples with the task of managing an extensive queue, which has surpassed its operational capacity. Chris Brungardt, CEO of Fargo Housing, informed that applicants were experiencing average waiting periods exceeding a year, which led to the halt on May 26. The agency’s objective is to maintain an average waiting time of nine months or less. He emphasized, “Our primary aim is…

Fargo, North Dakota – Rodolfo Arzola-Carrillo, a Mexican national living in Tifton, Georgia, admitted to a conspiracy to transport unauthorized immigrants in Fargo’s Federal Court on Thursday. The court imposed a sentence of 18 months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release and a special assessment of $100. Through an extensive investigation, it was uncovered that Arzola-Carrillo had orchestrated and partly executed a plan to smuggle a group of seven unauthorized noncitizens from Mexico, which included two minors. They were to be transported across the U.S.-Canada border into North Dakota and subsequently down to Georgia in November…

Fargo, North Dakota – A popular local music group, Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, has been forced to postpone their forthcoming live performance, originally scheduled for June 9 at Fargo Brewing Company. The promoter for the event, Jade Presents, delivered the news to the band, citing reasons which necessitated the cancellation of the upcoming show. Both parties are actively engaged in discussions to arrange for a future date. “It is with considerable regret that we must announce the postponement of our forthcoming ‘Soul Train’ tribute show at Fargo Brewing Company. We had been eagerly anticipating delivering a memorable performance for our…

West Fargo, North Dakota – In a recent announcement, the City of West Fargo has informed that a series of asphalt renovation and resurfacing projects will commence on Monday, June 12. These maintenance endeavors, scattered across different locations, are part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance surface conditions and preserve the structural integrity of primary roadways. Specifically, on Monday, June 12, Center Street — ranging from south of 7th Avenue NE to 12th Avenue N. — will undergo both asphalt mill and overlay operations. The anticipated completion date is Thursday, June 15, contingent on the weather. The access to…

Fargo, North Dakota – An unfortunate incident took place at the La Quinta Inn & Suites located on 46th St. Several children experienced distress due to an unusual interaction of pool chemicals on May 28. The incident happened within the pump room of the hotel. Two critical pool chemicals, muriatic acid—used to maintain PH levels—and chlorine—employed for disinfecting the water—were unintentionally mixed, resulting in a minor spill and subsequent gaseous emission. Mr. Grant Larson, the Director of Environmental Health at Fargo Cass Public Health, spoke about the event, describing it as a highly unusual occurrence. “I’ve been here 25 years…

Fargo, North Dakota – An accident involving a train and a semi tractor-trailer led to the temporary closure of a rail line near Fargo, North Dakota this past Friday. The collision, as confirmed by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, involved a semi tractor-trailer laden with corn and a train, taking place around midday. The incident occurred near County Road 23 and County Road 10, roughly two miles west of Casselton. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries nor any derailment of the train cars. Minor damage was inflicted upon the train and the cross arm. In the aftermath of the incident,…

Fargo, North Dakota – On Monday, June 5, at precisely 1:00 pm, four exterior swimming facilities under the jurisdiction of the Fargo Park District will commence their summer operations. These comprise Madison Pool & Splash Pad, Davies Recreational Pool, Southwest Recreation Pool, and the Roger G. Gress Northside Pool. Unfortunately, due to a reconstruction project, Island Park Pool will remain closed for the entire season. The summer pricing structure for these pools has been established. For Madison Pool & Splash Pad, entrance fees stand at $3.25 per session for youngsters up to the age of 18, while adults aged 19…

Fargo, North Dakota – Waterhemp emergence in the Fargo area during mid-May indicates that farmers in eastern North Dakota will face another challenging year in combating this persistent weed and maintaining clean fields. In the previous year, resistance to PPO-inhibiting (Group 14) herbicides was confirmed in waterhemp populations across seven counties in North Dakota. Further greenhouse testing this winter revealed Group 14-resistant waterhemp in an additional county, Benson. However, the significant development, as highlighted by Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension weed specialist, is the confirmation of the first known waterhemp resistance to dicamba in North Dakota. A comprehensive dose response analysis…