Fargo News

Fargo, North Dakota – The City Commission of Fargo has designated a certain edifice as hazardous, providing the proprietor with a deadline of September 8th to ensure its removal. According to Shawn Ouradnik, the Director of City Inspections, the freestanding garage in question – likely constructed in the late 1940s and located at 421 15th Avenue North – suffered substantial fire damage in November of 2019. As a result, it meets most of the city’s requisite conditions to be deemed a dangerous structure. Dawn Novotny, the property owner, has been involved in a series of miscommunications with the city regarding the…

Fargo, North Dakota – This weekend, the city of Fargo is excited to host the return of the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, scheduled from July 13th through July 15th. This bustling community event promises to be an engaging experience for all attendees. Expect to find merchants hailing from six different states, presenting a wide variety of wares. Offerings will span from culinary delights to handmade crafts, as well as fashionable clothing and unique jewelry pieces. The fair will provide a diverse and vibrant shopping experience for all tastes. Live performances will fill the air with music, featured on two different stages…

Fargo, North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of the Florida man who tragically lost his life in an incident on Interstate 29 north of Fargo. The individual has been identified as 24-year-old Logan Barcia from Old Town, Florida. The unfortunate event took place near mile marker 88, roughly 20 miles north of Fargo, at approximately 2:48 a.m. on Sunday. Barcia was operating a pickup truck when he lost control, leading to a rollover accident. Regrettably, Barcia was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident, and as a result, he was ejected from…

Fargo, North Dakota – The iconic Budweiser Clydesdale horses are slated for an appearance at the North Dakota Horse Park on July 15. However, the forthcoming event has stirred controversy, as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) raises objections concerning the horses’ welfare. PETA has publicly expressed distress over allegations that the Clydesdales have undergone tailbone amputations. “Although tailbone amputation for cosmetic reasons is condemned by the American Veterinary Medical Association and is illegal in 10 states and a number of countries, the Budweiser Clydesdale horses have been subjected to this cruel procedure,” they claim in an official statement.…

Fargo, North Dakota – A fresh dining establishment, SOHO 23, dedicated to the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine and the sizzle of Korean barbecue, is set to grace the culinary scene of south Fargo. Occupying the premises previously held by Yuki-Hana, SOHO 23 will enhance the gastronomic offerings of 25th St. Market, situated merely a block to the south of 13th Ave. S. The proprietor, Ms. Jin Y. Myung, has a tentative agenda for a subdued inauguration of the venue later this month. However, she acknowledges that the task of assembling a capable team has proved to be more challenging than…

West Fargo, North Dakota – The Red River Valley Fair, a much-anticipated event in West Fargo, is yet to commence but the fairgrounds are already teeming with preparations and activity. The yearly event, which unfolds over a ten-day span, is slated to start this Friday. Elizabeth Birkemeyer, the Director of Marketing & Events, expressed her optimism, stating, “Everything is proceeding exceptionally well. Our carnival equipment is being set up, food vendors are arriving, and soon, our commercial vendors will also join. As we inch closer to the fair, the activity and excitement only intensify.” This year’s fair is sure to be…

Fargo, North Dakota – Continuing its lively summer program, Fargo Broadway Square cordially invites the public to step back in time with this month’s Throwback Series, part of their ongoing Movies at The Square event. The Square, with its ample outdoor space, welcomes visitors to unfurl blankets on the Leisure Lawn or take advantage of the café tables and chairs dispersed around the area. These seating arrangements provide a comfortable setting to enjoy classic movies displayed on the prominent Midco Mega Screen. For those seeking refreshments during the movie, on-site provisions include a variety of snacks, beverages, and a range of…

Fargo, North Dakota – A Fargo mother, Breanna Ziegler, who was at the center of an Amber Alert, has been handed down a jail sentence. A court had issued an order on June 28, directing Ziegler to surrender custody of her three-year-old daughter, Beatris De-coteau, to the Cass County Social Services. Ziegler, however, failed to comply with this directive, leading to the activation of a state-wide Amber Alert. Fortunately, Beatris was located in a safe condition the following day. Her mother, on the other hand, was apprehended by the authorities. As a result of this incident, the presiding judge handed…

Fargo, North Dakota – The fire departments within the FM metropolitan area experienced a surge in activity during the night and early hours transitioning from the 4th of July holiday to the 5th. Post 10 p.m. on July 4, the Fargo Fire Department was called to address 14 fire incidents. A majority of these calls pertained to refuse fires and were efficiently resolved in less than thirty minutes each. Simultaneously, the fire departments of Moorhead and West Fargo were also occupied, having to attend to a total of five fire calls across their respective cities. Preliminary assessments suggest that fireworks or…

Fargo, North Dakota – With the persistent din of construction echoing in certain areas, one might ponder how the noise ordinances of Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead are applicable to these projects. In both Fargo and Moorhead, construction endeavors are permitted to commence from 7 a.m., whereas in West Fargo, operations can get underway from as early as 6:30 a.m. The permissible duration for all such activities in these three cities extends until 10 p.m. However, Fargo’s noise ordinance allows for certain exceptions pertaining to construction activities within the city. “Fargo provides an exemption for tasks such as concrete sawing, which…