Fargo News

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…

Fargo, North Dakota – A recent data survey conducted by WalletHub, a website known for its comprehensive personal financial information, revealed that Bismarck and Fargo, in terms of affordability, are considered among the prime destinations for raising a family. The WalletHub 2023 report, titled “Best and Worst Places To Raise A Family,” included over 180 communities, placing Bismarck and Fargo at #15 and #16, respectively. In the comparison of all the cities, 45 critical metrics were taken into account, including aspects like housing affordability, the quality of school systems, and the unemployment rate. Breaking down Bismarck’s performance across different categories…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Public Library, in partnership with the local gardening organization Growing Together, is extending an open invitation to the public for assistance in preparing the community garden plots. The collaboration marks an exciting initiative aimed at encouraging local participation in community gardening. Mark your calendars for June 1st, as the Fargo Public Library has arranged a Planting Day event, beginning at 10 a.m. This collaboration will see Growing Together assisting in the planting, upkeep, and harvesting of the library’s community garden plots. In an effort to be inclusive, the library has emphasized that this event…

Fargo, North Dakota – The City of Fargo’s Human Rights Commission has announced an open position on its board and is inviting interested members of the public to apply. The commission convenes on the third Thursday of every month at noon and requires a monthly time commitment averaging between one and five hours. According to city officials, the board member responsibilities are classified under the following key areas: Offering guidance in matters of public service. Fostering awareness and education in the pursuit of civil rights. Identifying key civil rights concerns within the community and suggesting priorities and goals to the…

Fargo, North Dakota – In an unfortunate incident, a number of children fell ill due to a hazardous chemical mishap at a hotel’s swimming pool. The mishap occurred at La Quinta Inn & Suites, located on 46th St. S. in Fargo, as reported by the local fire department. The initial distress call was received around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, indicating multiple children suffering ill effects from an apparent chlorine spill. Upon the fire department’s arrival at the scene, numerous individuals had already evacuated the premises. Firefighters promptly undertook an assessment to gauge the severity of the chemical spill.…

Fargo, North Dakota – In a recent incident that unfolded in downtown Fargo, law enforcement agencies responded to a reported bomb threat targeted at a federal building. The call alerting authorities to the potential threat was made at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, with the location identified as a federal facility situated on the 600 block of 2nd Ave. N. Based on dispatch records, the responding authorities were actively involved at the site for a duration of roughly 20 minutes. City officials from Fargo confirmed the presence of both local police forces and agents from the Federal Bureau…