Fargo News

Fargo, North Dakota – Residents and visitors heading to downtown Fargo this weekend should prepare for traffic and parking changes as the city gets ready for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day celebration. City officials say the adjustments are necessary to safely accommodate the annual parade and related events that will bring large crowds into the downtown area. Parking restrictions will begin early in the morning on Saturday, March 14, with enforcement starting at 6 a.m. Authorities say drivers should pay close attention to posted signs along the parade route, as vehicles left in restricted areas will be removed. Downtown Parking…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department is asking the community to help locate a missing teenager who was last seen in north Fargo earlier this month. Authorities say the search is ongoing, and they are encouraging anyone who may have information to come forward. Police said Jamie Ducheneaux Jr., a 13-year-old male, was last seen on Sunday, March 1, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Officials said Jamie was spotted in the north Fargo area, but his location after that time remains unknown. Police Ask Community for Help According to police, Jamie is considered a missing runaway, and officers are working to gather…

Fargo, North Dakota – Property owners across Fargo will soon receive an important letter that gives them a closer look at how their properties are being valued. The City of Fargo Assessor’s Office announced that property value notices will soon be mailed to all property owners in Fargo, with some letters expected to begin arriving as early as Saturday, March 14. Officials say the notices are part of a change brought about by a recent update to state law. In the past, not every property owner received a notice each year. Now, the process has changed in a way that affects…

Fargo, North Dakota – Residents in Fargo are getting the chance to leave their mark on the city’s garbage trucks after a creative community contest generated hundreds of unique name ideas. City officials say the initiative was designed to engage the public in a fun way while highlighting the important work performed by the city’s Solid Waste Department. The City of Fargo recently invited residents to submit their most imaginative names for the city’s garbage trucks. The response from the community was strong, with a total of 217 entries submitted during the contest. After reviewing the submissions, Fargo’s Solid Waste Department…

Fargo, North Dakota – Authorities in Cass County are warning residents about a renewed scam that has been circulating throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are once again targeting community members with fraudulent phone calls related to jury duty. According to officials, the scam involves callers posing as law enforcement officers who claim that the person receiving the call failed to appear for jury duty. The callers then attempt to pressure the victim into paying an immediate fine in order to avoid arrest. Investigators say the scam is designed to create fear and urgency so victims…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department has introduced a new community-focused effort aimed at helping investigators identify individuals connected to certain criminal cases. The initiative, called “Name That Suspect,” will rely on help from the public to recognize people who may be linked to non-violent offenses that remain unsolved. Police officials say the new series will appear regularly on the department’s social media platforms and will highlight individuals investigators are actively trying to identify. According to the department, officers often spend significant time investigating cases, reviewing evidence, and examining surveillance footage. However, officials say there are situations where the…

Fargo, North Dakota – Residents in parts of Fargo may notice an increased law enforcement presence on Thursday as the Red River Valley SWAT Team prepares to carry out a scheduled training exercise in two locations across the city. Officials announced that the training activities will take place Thursday, March 5, and are expected to run from noon until 9 p.m. The exercises will occur in two separate areas at different times during the day. According to the announcement, the first portion of the training will be held in the 1100 block of 2nd Avenue South from noon until 4 p.m.…

Fargo, North Dakota – Gate City Bank is once again joining forces with the City of Fargo to strengthen older neighborhoods and support local homeowners through the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. The bank is contributing $2 million to the program, continuing a partnership that first began more than two decades ago. Originally launched in 2003, the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative provides qualifying homeowners with loans at below-market interest rates to complete important repairs and improvement projects. Over the years, Gate City Bank has contributed more than $127 million across its footprint, helping hundreds of Fargo residents improve and preserve their properties. Mayor Dr.…

Fargo, North Dakota – A tragic water rescue operation unfolded Monday afternoon along the Red River near the Main Avenue bridge in Fargo, ending in the death of a local man. According to authorities, at approximately 2:35 p.m. on March 2, the Fargo Fire Department and Fargo Police Department were dispatched to the river after witnesses reported seeing an adult male walking on the ice before he fell through into the water. As temperatures begin to rise in the region, ice conditions have become increasingly unstable. Search and rescue effort on the Red River When emergency crews arrived on scene, they…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a missing teenager who was last seen in south Fargo. Sixteen-year-old Eva Salinas was last seen on Wednesday, February 25, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Authorities say she was reported as a missing runaway, and officers are working to determine her current whereabouts. Description and last known information Eva is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was wearing a cream-colored winter jacket, black sweatpants, and light tan…