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March 2010

Public Hearing on Monday
March 19: The Fargo City Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 22 at 5:15 p.m. in the Fargo City Commission Room at ...

Watch Live Fargo Flood Meetings Online
March 18: The City of Fargo is now streaming live flood meetings online. To view live meetings online, go to the city of Fargo homepage ...

Televised Flood Meeting Schedule
March 18: The City of Fargo has scheduled televised flood meetings at the following dates and times: Friday, March 19 - 8 a.m. televised public meeting ...

"Denny's Bucks for Bags" Donations Awarded
March 18: After 17 days of sandbag filling operations, the City of Fargo is proud to award donations earned by local organizations through the "Denny's ...

National Guard to Begin Patrolling Dikes
March 18: Starting today, Thursday, March 18, members of the North Dakota National Guard and Fargo Police Department will begin walking dikes 24 hours a ...

All Shuttle Sites Now Closed
March 17: All volunteer shuttle sites are now closed and will remain closed. Sites will not re-open tomorrow, Thursday, March 18. We have reached our ...

Sandbag Central Ends Operations
March 17: Thanks to the tremendous effort put forth by volunteers, we have reached our goal of approximately one million sandbags. Sandbag filling operations at ...

52nd Ave. South Lane Reductions
March 17: Due to dike construction, eastbound traffic on 52nd Ave. South from 42nd St. to 38th St. will be reduced to one lane until ...

1st Avenue Bridge Closure
March 17: Due to construction of the 2nd St. North clay dike, the 1st Ave. bridge will be closing at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, ...

Limit Traffic on 7th Ave. N.
March 17: The Fargo Police Department is asking the public to limit vehicle traffic on 7th Ave. North from University Drive east to the Red ...

Walk This Way Kickoff March 23
March 16: You can celebrate spring and get in shape for summer by joining Walk This Way 2010. This annual series of group walking events ...

Sandbag Delivery Schedule
March 16: Convoys are on schedule to deliver semi-trailer loads of sandbags to designated locations starting this morning, Tuesday, March 16. Delivery locations include: Oak Creek Copperfield ...

Support Spirit of Fargo Fund
March 16: In light of severe flooding, the City of Fargo has established the Spirit of Fargo Flood Fund to engage people in the financial support of flood ...

Discharge Sump Pumps Outside
March 16: Residents are being asked to discharge their sump pumps outside instead of into the sanitary sewer while the river level is above flood ...

Drivers Asked to Give Sandbag Convoys Right-of-Way
March 16: The Fargo Police Department is asking drivers to give sandbag delivery convoys the right-of-way as they continue to deliver sandbags to low elevation ...

Informational Hotlines Available 24/7
March 16: Informational flood hotlines are now active 24 hours a day for Fargo residents and local volunteers. Flood Information Hotline (24/7): 701-476-4199The flood information hotline ...

12th Ave. N. Toll Bridge Closed
March 15: Due to the rising river level, the 12th Ave. N. toll bridge has been closed. The bridge will remain closed until flood waters ...

Tetanus & H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Thursday
March 16: Fargo Cass Public Health will conduct a tetanus  and H1N1 vaccine clinic on Thursday, March 18 from 1-5 p.m. at the First Assembly ...

North Broadway Bridge Closed
March 15: Due to water over the road, the N. Broadway bridge (north of 37th Ave.) has been closed and will remain closed until flooding ...

Residents Reminded to Follow City Ordinances
March 15: As flood waters rise along the Red River, the Fargo Police Department reminds citizens to remain safe and facilitate emergency efforts by following ...

Shuttle Site to Open at First Assembly
March 15: Starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16 volunteer shuttles will begin running at First Assembly of God Church, 3401 25th St. S., ...

Sandbag Delivery to Neighborhoods Underway
March 15: City Crews will begin delivering sandbags to lower elevation neighborhoods at 9 a.m. today, Monday, March 15. Sandbag delivery will continue to designated ...

Designate a Sober Driver on St. Patrick’s Day
March 15: For many Americans, St. Patrick's Day has become a popular night out to celebrate with friends and family.  Unfortunately, due to the large ...

Daily Televised Flood Meetings Begin
March 14: Due rapidly increasing river levels, the City of Fargo will begin holding daily flood meetings tomorrow, Monday, March 15 at 8 a.m. in ...

Special City Commission Meeting on Saturday
March 12: A special meeting of the Fargo City Commission will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 13 in the Commission Room at ...

Elm Street North Closed Indefinitely
March 11: On Wednesday, March 10,  the City of Fargo Street Department closed the permanent gates on Elm Street by El Zagal Golf Course due to ...

March 15: Flood Safety Awareness Week
March 10: Floods are America's #1 natural disaster and can happen anytime, anywhere. In fact, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 90% of ...

Bubble, Plop, Fizz at the Library
March 10: All future scientists ages 7 to 12 are invited to the Fargo Public Library's "Bubble, Plop, Fizz: Science Experiments @ your library" program ...

Watch Sandbag Dike and Safety Videos
March 10: If you plan to help fill sandbags or build a sandbag dike, two new videos are available online to teach you how to do it safely. The ...

Volunteer Shuttle Site Temporarily Changes
March 10: Due to planned events at the Fargo Coliseum, the sandbag volunteer shuttle site will be temporarily moved to a different location, in the ...

Neighborhood Meeting Tonight at Hawthorne Elementary School Cancelled
March 9: A meeting scheduled for tonight at Hawthorne Elementary School to discuss neighborhood concerns about a proposed apartment building at 4th St. S. and ...

National Inhalant & Poisons Awareness Week
March 8: March 14-20 is National Inhalants and Poisons awareness week. Inhalant Abuse is a lesser-known form of substance abuse, but is no less dangerous. ...

Free Tree Care Workshop
As Fargo area residents begin to dream of spring, a free workshop is being provided to offer advice on their landscaping planning. The City of ...

Flood Protection Consent Form Available
March 5: In preparation for a potential spring flood, the City of Fargo is providing a flood protection consent form for private property owners along ...

DART Plans Emergency Animal Shelter
March 5: The Red River Regional Disaster Animal Response team which is made up of City and County Emergency Managers, FM Humane Society, Adopt-A-Pet, NDSU ...

Flood Evacuation Guide Available
March 4: A flood evacuation guide is now available online for Fargo residents. The evacuation guide provides definitions for each type of evacuation notice, guidelines ...

Sixth Annual State of the Cities
March 3: The Mayors of Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth and West Fargo will address their visions for the upcoming year and take part in a panel ...

Flood Preparation Meeting on TV Fargo
March 3: A flood preparation meeting will be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 4 in the City Commission Room at Fargo City Hall, ...

Sign Code Meeting Scheduled For March 23
March 3: The Fargo Sign Code Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, March 23  at 5:00 p.m. in the Fargo City Commission Room at ...

Vulnerable Population Registry
March 2: Planning for the needs of vulnerable populations during a disaster is a key component of public health emergency preparedness planning. At risk or ...

"Battle of the Badges" Continues
March 2: The "Battle of the Badges" between the Fargo Fire Department and Fargo Police Department continues on March 12 at the Fargo Force hockey ...

Eco Artist Jackie Brookner to Visit Fargo
March 1: "Living and Recreating with the Red River:  A Community Journey."  The City of Fargo in conjunction with NDSU Department of Architecture is hosting ...

Dakota Discussions Series: Shakespeare's Hamlet
March 1: Starting in March, the Fargo Public Library will offer a series of three book discussion events that bridge the classic text of Shakespeare's ...

Neighborhood Flood Meetings Scheduled
March 1: Neighborhood flood meetings are now scheduled for March 2, 4, 9 and 10 at the Fargo Civic Center Centennial Hall, 200 3rd St. ...

February 2010

Calling All Sandbag Volunteers!
February 26: Volunteers are encouraged to help fill one million sandbags starting Monday, March 1. Some organizations may be eligible for "Denny's Bucks For Bags". When: Monday, ...

Denny's Bucks For Bags
February 26: Qualifying organizations are invited to earn Denny Bucks! The "Denny's Bucks For Bags" program offers donations to recognized organizations based on the amount of hours ...

Special City Commission Meeting Tonight
February 26: A special meeting of the Board of City Commissioners will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 1 in the Fargo City ...

Special City Commission Meeting on Monday
February 26: A special meeting of the Board of City Commissioners will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 1 in the Fargo City ...

Volunteer Information on TV Fargo 12
February 23: On Monday, March 1 the City of Fargo along with FirstLink will launch the first volunteer sandbagging effort of 2010. Sandbag production will take ...

Shovel Around Fire Hydrants
February 23: During the winter months, you can help the Fire Department by making sure snow has been cleared around fire hydrants located near your home or business. ...

Celebrate Dr. Seuss at the Library
February 23: Help the Fargo Public Library celebrate the March 2nd birthday of Dr. Seuss! Join us for a Seuss-tacular storytime and craft event. Bring your Thing 1 and Thing 2 ...

Flood Outlook Presentation on TV Fargo 12
February 19: The National Weather Service's presentation on the spring flood outlook for the Red River in Fargo-Moorhead will be rebroadcast on cable channel TV Fargo ...

Portrait of America Tour Stops in Fargo
February 19: The City of Fargo announces that the 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour is scheduled to be held on Monday, February 22 ...

NP & 1st Ave. N. Corridor Public Meeting
February 18: A public meeting regarding the NP and 1st Avenue North corridor study will be held on Tuesday, March 2 from 5-7 p.m. at ...

Flood Prediction Live on TV Fargo 12
February 17: The National Weather Service will announce the latest spring flood forecast for the Red River in Fargo-Moorhead live on TV Fargo 12 (cable) ...

Training Program Available for Landlords
February 17: The Fargo Police Department will host a Landlord Training Program class on March 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Law ...

Ride MAT to the 2010 Census Meeting
February 16: Attend the 2010 U.S. Census Meeting, held in the JC Penney wing of West Acres Shopping Center in Fargo, and receive a free ...

Bridge Widening Begins on 45th St.
February 16: Industrial Builders, Inc. will begin work Tuesday, February 16 to widen the road bridge over County Drain 27 as part of the 45th Street reconstruction ...

Shingles Vaccine Clinic
February 11: Fargo Cass Public Health at 401 3rd Avenue North, will hold a shingles vaccination clinic for ND residents age 60 and older on Friday, ...

City Offices Closed on President’s Day
February 10: All non-essential city offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, in honor of President's Day. All Fargo Public Library locations will also ...

Downtown Plowing Begins Tonight
February 9: Starting at 2 a.m. on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, February 10, the Fargo Street Department will begin clearing roads in the downtown business district ...

Free H1N1 Vaccinations Feb. 22
February 9: Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) will hold a free H1N1 vaccination clinic from 2:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 22 in the basement of the FCPH ...

Street Department to Use CodeRED
February 8: The Fargo Street Department will be clearing snow and widening roads in select areas of Fargo this week, including the downtown central business district. ...

"Great American Spit Out" Feb. 18
Emphasizing the fact that spit tobacco is not a safe alternative to smoking, staff members of Fargo Cass Public Health encourage spit-tobacco users to get ...

Sign Code Open House Meetings
February 8: The Fargo Planning Department will host an open house meeting on Tuesday, February 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (presentation to begin at ...

“Think Twice, Scrape the Ice”
February 5: The Fargo Police Department is reminding students to "Think twice, scrape the ice." In an effort to get this message out, Fargo Police ...

Long Term Flood Solution Public Survey
February 5: The Red River Basin Commission is conducting a public survey related to long term flood solutions. Feedback is encouraged from residents of the ...

Don't Miss Spring Storytime!
February 5: Kids who love stories still have a chance to hear a season full of them. The Fargo Public Library's spring preschool storytime series ...

MAT Announces Token Retirement
February 4: Due to declining inventory, increased handling costs and the spread of bacteria and viruses, Metro Area Transit (MAT) will retire tokens and discontinue ...

Hearts and Hugs Events for Kids
February 3: Get into the spirit of Valentine's Day at the Fargo Public Library by creating unique crafts and cards. All three Fargo Public Library ...

Sign Code Committee Meets Tomorrow
February 3: The City of Fargo Sign Code Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fargo City Commission Room ...

Public Hearing Wednesday, Feb. 10
February 3: The Fargo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fargo City Commission Room at ...

Public Flood Meeting Rebroadcast
February 2: You can watch a rebroadcast of the Tuesday, February 2 public flood meeting hosted by the United States Army Corp of Engineers on cable ...

Flood Information Center Now Online
February 2: An all new, one stop shop for flood information is now available on the City of Fargo Web site. The Flood Information Center ...

Get a Free H1N1 Vaccination on Monday
February 2: Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) will hold a free H1N1 vaccination clinic on Monday, February 8 in the basement of the FCPH building located at ...

Alcohol Compliance Check Results
February 1: The Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo Police Departments, and the Cass and Clay County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Safe Communities ...

January 2010

How to Protect Your Storage Unit
January 29: In response to a recent rise in self storage unit burglaries, the Fargo Police Department suggests following the safety tips below: Always lock your storage unit ...

Join the Northport Classic Book Club
January 28: If you love "the classics" or just never got around to reading them, join us for an informal book discussion. On February 17, ...

Follow Us On Twitter
January 25: Residents can now stay informed about City happenings via Twitter at www.twitter.com/cityoffargo. This growing form of social networking will allow the City of ...

MAT Suspends Services at 6:45 p.m.
January 25: Metro Area Transit will suspend all Fargo and Moorhead transit services at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, January 25. All Paratransit services were suspended at ...

Public Library to Close at 5 p.m. Today
January 25: Due to the storm, all Fargo Public Library locations will close at 5 p.m. today, Monday, January 25. ...

Poor Visibility Forces Closure of 19th Ave. N.
January 25: The Fargo Street Department is closing 19th Avenue North from Dakota Drive to 18th Street North. This closure is being made at the ...

Upcoming CodeRed Phone Call Drill
January 25: In an effort to test the CodeRED system and encourage Cass County residents to sign up for CodeRED, Cass County Emergency Management will ...

Make Valentine's Crafts at the Library
January 21: Kids are invited to make something special for their valentine at our annual Hearts and Hugs craft open house. This year, open houses ...

Free H1N1 Clinic on Thursday
Clay County Public Health will hold a free H1N1 vaccination clinic this Thursday, January 21 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Moorhead Center Mall. ...

Resolve to be Ready
January 19: Every year nearly half of all Americans will make at least one New Year's resolution. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) ...

Public Meeting for Bike/Ped Study
January 18: The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments in cooperation with the consulting firm of Bonestroo/ALTA Planning and Design is conducting the NDSU Bicycle and ...

Traffic Signal Update: S. Univ. Dr.
January 15: Road work is nearing completion on University Drive between 40th and 52nd Avenues South, however traffic lights are not yet fully functional. Currently, the ...

School Crossing Made Safer for Children
January 14: On Monday, January 18, the City of Fargo will begin using a new tool to help children walking to school get there safer. ...

Army Corps to Host Public Flood Meetings
January 13: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, along with Fargo and Moorhead will hold two public meetings in February to provide ...

10th Annual MLK Event
January 13: The Fargo Human Relations Commission will host a celebration to honor civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 18 ...

New H1N1 Clinics Scheduled
January 13: Thursday, January 14: Clay County Public Health will hold a free H1N1 vaccination clinic at the Moorhead Center Mall. The clinic is from ...

Caution Urged Near Snow Piles
January 13: The Fargo Police Department is asking parents to speak with their children about the dangers associated with playing on snow piles on boulevards.  ...

Curbside Recycling Calendar Delivery
January 13: The City of Fargo will be distributing 2010 curbside recycling calendars to residences from January 11-22.  The calendars will be placed in residents' ...

Tonight: Growth Plan Proposal Open House
January 12: The City of Fargo is proposing to amend a portion of the Growth Plan involving property in Section 28, Township 139 North, Range ...

Third Wave of H1N1 Expected
January 12: The Community Influenza Collaborative is reminding people that now is a great time to get flu vaccinations as there is a threat of ...

Hobby Day at the Library
January 12: Looking for something new to do during the long winter months? Try out a new hobby at the library! From 2 to 4 p.m. ...

Library Receives Mini-Grant For Art & Literacy Events
The Fargo Public Library has received a $500 mini-grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation to fund two art and literacy events at the library. Using ...

Crash Reduction Blitz Nets 117 Citations
January 7: On December 30 and 31, 2009 the Fargo Police Department conducted a two day traffic safety blitz concentrating on reducing crashes in high ...

NDSU Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Survey
January 7: As part of the ongoing NDSU Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study, we are looking for feedback related to improved bicycle and pedestrian access ...

32nd Ave S Closed Briefly for Plowing
January 7: Due to the accumulation of snow drifts, 32nd Avenue South between 45th Street and Veteran's Boulevard will be closed briefly starting at 9:00 ...

Free H1N1 Clinic TODAY
January 6: Fargo Cass Public Health will hold a free H1N1 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, January 12 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Fargodome. The ...

1st Ave North Road Closure
January 5: On January 5, 2010, Master Construction will be closing the northern most lane of 1st Avenue North between 12th Street and University Drive ...

Learn to Knit with the Unraveled Crafters
January 4: The "Unraveled Crafters" is an informal, enthusiastic crafters group for novice and experts alike. All interested crafters are invited to join. The "Unraveled ...

Free H1N1 Clinic Today
January 4: Fargo Cass Public Health will hold a free H1N1 clinic on Tuesday, January 5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Fargodome on 19th ...

New Year’s Crackdown Nets 24 Arrests
January 4: Area law enforcement agencies in both Cass and Clay counties made a total of 24 impaired-driving arrests during the recent enforcement saturation which ...

Read with the Fargo Force
January 4: Some members of the Fargo Force will be visiting the Main Library on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. They'll read hockey stories and kids can make a ...

2010 Curbside Recycling Calendar Online
January 4: You can now download the 2010 City of Fargo curbside recycling calendar online. The calendar includes detailed information about when your recycling will be picked ...

December 2009

Christmas Tree Pickup Begins January 4
December 30: The City of Fargo will begin picking up discarded Christmas trees during the week of January 4, 2010 on your normal garbage collection ...

New Year's Weekend Crackdown on Impaired Drivers
December 30: Law enforcement officials in the Fargo-Moorhead area will be out in force December 31-January 3 cracking down on impaired drivers by increasing saturation ...

Parents Asked To Keep Kids Off Snow Piles
December 29: The Fargo Public Works Department is asking parents to prevent their children from playing on or in snow piles located within cul-de-sacs. Operators ...

Snow Removal on Downtown Avenues
December 29: At 2 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, the Fargo Street Department will begin removing snow on avenues from NP Ave. N. to 7th ...

FCPH Recieves Grant to Provide AEDs
December 29: Fargo Cass Public Health has received an additional installment of $43,456 to support the Dakota Medical Foundation's Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Initiative. This ...

Free H1N1 Clinic January 5
December 28: Fargo Cass Public Health will hold a free H1N1 clinic on Tuesday, January 5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Fargodome on 19th ...

Broadway Snow Removal Tonight
December 28: At 2 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, the Fargo Street Department will begin removing snow on Broadway from 1st Ave. S. to 7th ...

Crash Reduction Safety Blitz
December 23: During the week of December 28 through January 1, the Fargo Police Department will conduct a two day traffic safety blitz concentrating on ...

Public Works Department Prepares for Snow
December 23: The City of Fargo Public Works Department is preparing to plow and/or sand city streets around the clock starting tonight, Wednesday, December 23, ...

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Flood Wall Panel Installation Today
Decemebr 23: Beginning at 8:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 23, Wanzek Construction will be closing Elm Street at 15th Avenue North for the installation of ...

Cab Coupons Help Make Holiday Safe
December 21: A new campaign to help people get home safely, after celebrating too much, will get underway on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in the ...

Solid Waste to Collect Extra Garbage Bags
December 21: The City of Fargo Solid Waste Department will be collecting extra trash bags at no additional cost during the week of Dec. 28 ...

Library Building Committee Meets Wednesday, Dec. 23
December 18: The Fargo Public Library Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 9 a.m. in the River Room at Fargo City Hall (200 ...

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Available
December 18: Fargo Cass Public Health has seasonal flu vaccine available at 401 3rd Avenue North in Fargo. The cost of the vaccine is $33.00.  Medicare/Medicare ...

Firefighters "Fire Up The Kettles" Today!
December 16: Fargo and Moorhead firefighters will be "firing up the kettles" for the Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle campaign today, Thursday, December 17, from ...

NP Avenue Bridge to Re-open Thursday
December 16: Work on the NP Avenue/Center Bridge will be completed on Wednesday, December 16. The bridge will re-open to traffic mid-morning on Thursday, December 17. ...

1850 Doses Administered at H1N1 Clinic
December 16: Fargo Cass Public Health held an H1N1 vaccination clinic for anyone ages 6 months and up at Hope Lutheran Church-South Campus in Fargo ...

2 Fail Alcohol Compliance Check
The Fargo and Moorhead Police Departments, and the Cass and Clay County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Safe Communities Coalition, conducted alcohol compliance ...

Unraveled Crafters Giving Garland
December 14: In December, the Unraveled Crafters have a “Giving Garland” displayed at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Anyone interested in making and donating cold ...

Lego Design Contest for Kids
December 14: Show off your creativity at the Fargo Public Library's first ever Lego Mania design contest! Kids 12 and under are invited to participate. Build ...

City of Fargo Holiday Closure Schedule
December 14: Non-essential Fargo City offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day and on Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.  ...

2010 Census: It's In Your Hands
December 11: Did you know that our community will receive about $10,000 over the next ten years for every local resident counted in the 2010 Census? To ...

Free H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
December 11: Fargo Cass Public Health will hold free H1N1 clinics the week of December 14 at Hope Lutheran South, 3636 25th Street South in ...

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic December 11
December 10: Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) will hold a seasonal flu vaccination clinic on Friday, December 11 from 9 a.m. - Noon or until ...

Craft and Movie Event for Teens
December 9: Teens are invited to the community room at the downtown Main Library to make holiday greeting cards and see a classic holiday movie ...

City Commission Meets Monday
December 9: The Fargo City Commission will meet on Monday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m. in Fargo City Hall Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N. ...

New Northport Library Hours Begin Jan. 1
December 9: Starting January 1, 2010 the Fargo Public Library’s hours of operation at the Northport Branch will expand. Hours of operation for the Northport ...

Start 2010 Tobacco Free
December 8: Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging tobacco users to begin a new journey in 2010 – a journey that starts with quitting tobacco ...

The Flu & You Now on TV Fargo
December 4: You can now learn all about seasonal and H1N1 influenza in a new program called, "The Flu and You: Your Guide to Prevention, ...

Nominations Sought for Fargo Human Relations Awards
December 4: If you know someone who has done a great deal to further human relations in the Fargo-Moorhead area, now is the time to ...

Metro COG Public Meeting December 8
December 3: The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 8 at 5 p.m. The meeting will ...

Trim a Tree at the Library!
December 3: Get into the holiday spirit at the Fargo Public Library by creating a festive craft and helping decorate the library’s trees. All three ...

2nd Dose H1N1 Clinic on Saturday
December 1: Fargo Cass Public Health has scheduled a free H1N1 vaccination clinic for Saturday, December 5. The clinic will be held at Fargo South ...

Holiday Movies Now Playing on Access 12!
December 1: Holiday movies are playing now through December 25 on cable Access 12. These classic movies include the Nutcracker, The Little Princess with Shirley Temple (1939), ...

Native American Commission Meets Dec. 10
December 1: The Native American Commission will meet on Thursday, December 10 at 5:00 p.m. in Fargo City Hall Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N. ...

November 2009

Business Fails Tobacco Compliance Check
November 25: The Fargo Police Department, with the assistance of Fargo Cass Public Health, conducted tobacco compliance checks in Fargo on Monday, November 23.  The ...

Black Friday Movies at the Library
November 25: Do you need something to do with your kids the day after Thanksgiving? The Fargo Public Library will be showing free movies at ...

Fargo Police Offer Safe Winter Driving Tips
November 23: With severe weather and icy road conditions just around the corner, the Fargo Police Department is encouraging area commuters to follow the safe ...

Fargo Police Conduct Speeding Blitz
November 23: On November 17, the Fargo Police Department conducted a one day traffic safety blitz focusing on speed violations in construction work zones.  Officers ...

Fargo Access 12 & TV Fargo Switch Channels
November 19: The City of Fargo is making some notable changes to  Public, Education and Government (PEG) cable access channels Access 12 and TV Fargo ...

"Fugitive 5" on Access TV
November 19: You can now help the Cass County Sheriff's Department in its efforts to track down wanted fugitives. Cable Access TV is joining forces with the Cass County ...

New Access Channel Schedules Now Online
November 19: You can now access new and improved program schedules for City of Fargo cable access channels Access 12 and TV Fargo 99! On ...

Update: H1N1 Clinic Monday, Nov. 23
November 18: Fargo Cass Public Health will conduct an H1N1 vaccine clinic on Monday, November 23 from 4-7 p.m. or until vaccine runs out at ...

City of Fargo Thanksgiving Closures
November 18: Fargo City Offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.  The Fargo Public Library and its branch locations ...

New Sump Pump Brochure
November 17: The City of Fargo Sump Pump Program now has a new and improved brochure available to help residents learn the basics of sump ...

City Snapshot Winter Edition Now Online
November 17: The winter 2009 edition of the Fargo City Snapshot newsletter is now available online on the City of Fargo Web site hompage. The ...

Native American Commission Meets Wednesday
November 17: The Native American Commission will meet on Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 p.m. in Fargo City Hall Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N. ...

Saturday Storytime Offers Sign Language Interpreter
November 17: Starting Saturday, Nov. 21, the Fargo Public Main Library’s Saturday Storytime will include an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. Open to all toddlers ...

Today's H1N1 Clinic Cancelled
November 16: The H1N1 vaccination clinic scheduled for Monday, November 16 at Hope Lutheran Church has been cancelled.  Another clinic will be scheduled as vaccine ...

H1N1 Vaccine for Children: 2 Doses & 28 Days
November 13: Fargo Cass Public Health would like to remind parents and caregivers that children between the ages of 6 months through 9 years will ...

Seasonal & Night Parking Enforcement Begins November 16
November 13: The Fargo Police Department will begin issuing parking tickets for seasonal no parking and night parking restrictions.  These restrictions went into effect November ...

Elm Street Reopens to Traffic
November 12: Elm Street between 14th & 15th Avenues North will be reopened to traffic on Thursday, November 12 at approximately 4 p.m. Elm Street ...

Moneysmart Seminars for Seniors
November 10: The Fargo Public Library is introducing a series of educational seminars focused on money management for senior citizens. Designed to help senior citizens with ...

City Commission Meets Monday
November 10: The Fargo City Commission will meet on Monday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall, 200 3rd ...

Importance of Vaccination for Third Wave of H1N1
November 10: Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) officials are warning people not let their guard down against H1N1 influenza and that the best protection is ...

City of Fargo Veteran’s Day Closure
November 9: Fargo City offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day.  The Fargo Public Library and its branch locations ...

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Police Canine Recognized for Narcotics Work
November 5: Fargo Police canine, “Earl”, and his handler, Officer George Vinson, have been recognized by the United States Police Canine Association for the narcotics ...

1st Avenue North Closure
November 5: 1st Avenue North between 13 ½ Street and 14th Street is closed for utility repairs.  This closure will be in effect for a ...

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Nov. 7
November 3: Fargo Cass Public Health has scheduled its next free H1N1 vaccination clinic for this Saturday, November 7 at West Fargo High School at ...

October 2009

Road Closures Due to Rain & Road Projects
October 30: Several road closures are planned throughout the week of November 2 due to rain, the upgrade of a drain crossing and for the installation of ...

Gravel Road & Alley Maintenance Conditions
October 29: Due to the extreme amount of rainfall we have received in the past three weeks, all gravel roads and alleys located within the ...

Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters
October 29: On Halloween, major dangers are not from ghosts and goblins but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. This Halloween, the Fargo Fire Department would ...

How to Prepare for H1N1 Clinic
October 29: Fargo Cass Public Health would like to offer the following tips to those planning on attending the upcoming H1N1 vaccination clinic:   Forecasters are ...

1st Avenue North Road Closure
October 28: The City of Fargo will close 1st Avenue North between 12th Street and University Drive on Monday, November 2.   Utility crews will be ...

New Garbage System Off to Successful Start
October 27: New numbers show that the City of Fargo Solid Waste Departments new automated, volume based garbage collection system is off to a successful ...

Stormwater Device Removal Deadline
October 27: Contractors are reminded to pull all street-side inlet protection devices, straw waddles and silt fences by November 1, 2009.  The Fargo Street Department ...

H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Announced
October 26: Directors of both Clay County Public Health and Fargo Cass Public Health announced that H1N1 vaccination clinics will begin this week.    Fargo ...

FCPH Receives $22,000 Flu Prevention Grant
October 23: Fargo Cass Public Health has received a $22,000 Dakota Medical Foundation grant to implement a flu prevention media campaign and distribute hand sanitizers ...

Alternate Route Suggested for NDSU Football Game
October 22: The Fargo Police department would like to advise the public of traffic related issues related to the NDSU Football game scheduled for Oct ...

Fargo Ranked 3rd Best City to Raise Family
October 22: The City of Fargo ranks number three in Children's Health Magazines 100 Best Places to Raise a Family. The Magazine focused on the areas ...

Library Building Committee Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 28
October 21: The Fargo Public Library Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. in the River Room at Fargo City Hall (200 ...

Offenders to Give Back to the Community
October 21: Fargo Municipal Court has made arrangements through United Way of Cass-Clay to require as a condition of a suspended sentence on theft/shoplifting, that ...

MAT Bus Operators Receive Awards
October 20: Metro Area Transit is proud to announce that six employees competed and placed in the Annual Bus Roadeo during the recent Dakota Transit ...

Cass County Vector Control Meeting Oct. 27
October 19: Cass County Vector Control Board will meet on Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m. in Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N., ...

Halloween Events for Kids at the Library
October 16: Get into the Halloween spirit at the Fargo Public Library by creating a festive Halloween craft or decorating a pumpkin. The Fargo Public ...

Free Child ID Kits Available to Parents Saturday
The Fargo Police Department and Nodak Mutual Insurance are sponsoring the DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at West Acres Mall ...

Flu Treatment and Safety of H1N1 Vaccine News Conference
The Community Influenza Collaborative will be holding a news conference on Friday, October 16th at 2:15 p.m. at the Fargo City Commission Room at 200 ...

Get Your “Cans” to the Dome for the “Got No Milk” Program
In Fargo’s effort to win the national aluminum can recycling challenge, the city is encouraging residents to “Help Fill the Bin” by bringing their aluminum ...

Week Offers Special Incentives to try Transit
There is no better time to try Metro Area Transit then the week of October 19th-24th.  Try Transit Week 2009 offers many incentives to encourage ...

Fargo Police Investigate Scam Involving Local Businesses
FARGO, N.D. (October 8, 2009) –The Fargo Police Department is investigating a number of reports involving the use of fraudulent credit cards and travelers checks. ...

Downtown Fargo Designated One of America's Top 10 Neighborhoods
October 7: The American Planning Association announces that Downtown Fargo has been designated one of 10 Neighborhoods for 2009 by APA's Great Places in America ...

Web site & Seatbelt Blitz Aimed at Safer Teen Driving
October 5: The Safe Communities Coalition of the Red River Valley is announcing a new teen driving website, developed by the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The ...

45th Street South Lane Closure
October 5: Beginning at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, Magellan Construction will close the right northbound lane of 45th Street South between 9th Avenue ...

Halloween Activities at the Library
October 5: This year the Fargo Public Library will be celebrating Halloween with open house programs at all three library locations! Northport Library, Monday, Oct. 19, 3-7 ...

Firefighter to Receive Commendation
October 5: The Fargo Fire Department will hold an awards ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9 at Fire headquarters, 637 NP Avenue. One ...

Fire Prevention Week October 5-9
October 5:  During Fire Prevention Week, October 5-9, the Fargo Fire Department encourages citizens to plan a family fire escape route in their homes and ...

White Cane Safety Day
October 2:  In recognition of White Cane Safety Day, The North Dakota Association of the Blind, Inc., will provide information and demonstrate the use of ...

City of Fargo Public Auction Oct. 3
October 2: The City of Fargo will hold its annual public auction at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3 at 715 17th St. N., Fargo. ...

September 2009

Join the Cans for Cash Challenge!
September 30: The City of Fargo, Minnkota Recycling and the Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation are challenging residents to recycle as many aluminum cans as ...

Three Fargo Firefighters to Graduate Oct. 2
September 28: The City of Fargo will welcome three new firefighters to the Fargo Fire Department at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2 at Station ...

Try Transit Week Oct. 19-24
October 12: Try Transit Week, October 19-24, is your opportunity to try out all of the services Metro Area Transit has to offer. During Try ...

Downtown Skyway Closure
September 24: A section of the downtown Fargo skyway between the Radisson Hotel and the U.S. Bank will be closed on Friday, September 25 starting ...

Fargo Police Launch Graffiti Hotline
September 24: In an effort to deter graffiti vandalism, the Fargo Police Department is launching a Graffiti Hotline. Residents are asked to call the Graffiti ...

NP & 1st Avenue Public Input Meeting
September 24: A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 to collect input regarding proposed improvements to NP Avenue and 1st Avenue ...

Alcohol Compliance Check Results
September 22: The Fargo and Moorhead Police Departments, and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Safe Communities Coalition, conducted alcohol compliance ...

Join The Northport Classic Book Club
October 12: Readers are invited to join the Northport Classic Book Club starting Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northport Branch. The featured ...

Jazz Into Fall Concert Series
September 23: It’s back! The Fargo Public Library is pleased to showcase local jazz musicians and their talents during our annual “Jazz Into Fall” concert ...

Bollywood Film at Main Library
September 18: The Fargo Public Library will screen the Bollywood film “Chandni Chowk to China” (rated PG-13) on Sunday, Sept. 20 starting at 2 p.m. ...

Flu Clinic Information Available Online
September 17:  You can now find a variety of helpful information about seasonal influenza and H1N1 influenza by visiting www.fighttheflu.net. The site is maintained by the City of ...

Flu Collaborative Announced
September 17: Leaders from Fargo Cass Public Health and the Clay County Health Department are joining together to help fight the spread of both seasonal ...

Housing & Community Development Public Input Meeting
September 16: The City of Fargo is soliciting public input on the preparation of its Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The five year ...

Tobacco Education Mini-Grant Program
September 15: Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) is now offering a new “Tobacco Education Mini-Grant Program” to Cass County schools. The mini-grant program is part ...

Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday
September 15: The Fargo Police Department, along with the NDSU Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint within Fargo ...

Boe Named Officer of the Month
September 14: Fargo Police Officer David Boe has been named the September employee of the month for the Fargo Police Department. Officer Boe was chosen as employee of the ...

12th Avenue North Closure Extended
September 14: Beginning Tuesday September 15, 2009 the City of Fargo will be closing 12th Avenue North from 45th Street to 9th Street East in ...

New Garbage Systems Begins Today
September 12: The City of Fargo's Division of Solid Waste will launch the new automated, variable rate garbage collection system on Monday, September 14. Residents ...

Liquor Control Board Meets Wednesday
September 12: The Liquor Control Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Room, 200 3rd St. ...

19th Avenue North Closure
September 9: Beginning September 10, 2009 Riley Brothers Construction will be closing 19th Avenue North from 45th Street to I-29 for Sanitary Sewer Installation.  The ...

Teen Crafts at the Library
September 9: Teens, try your hand at making "bandanna totes" on Tuesday, September 15 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at the Main ...

Native American Commission Meets Thursday
September 8: The Native American Commission will meet on Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m. in Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N., Fargo. ...

2010 Mayor's Preliminary Budget
September 4: The 2010 preliminary budget has been compiled and is ready for your review. Interested persons have an opportunity to express their budget concerns at a ...

Planning Commission Meets Wednesday
September 3: The City of Fargo Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Commission chambers at City Hall, 200 ...

City Offices Closed on Labor Day
September 3: All non-essential city offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in honor of Labor Day. All Fargo Public Library locations will also be ...

City Snapshot Newsletter Online
September 1: The Fargo City Snapshot Newsletter is now available online via the www.cityoffargo.com homepage. In addition to being posted online, the quarterly newsletter is mailed to Fargo ...

7th Avenue North Closure
September 1: Beginning September 2, 2009, at 7:00 a.m. the Fargo Street Department will be closing 7th Avenue North from 40th Street to 35th Street ...

August 2009

19th Avenue North Road Closure
August 31: Beginning September 1, 2009, Riley Brothers Construction will be closing 19th Avenue North from 45th Street to I-29 for Sanitary Sewer Installation.  The ...

New Photos Added to City of Fargo Collection
August 31: Two new photo albums titled special events and 2009 Fargo flood have been added to the City of Fargo's online photograph collection. Some of the ...

Garbage Cart Distribution 80% Complete
August 28: On Monday, August 3, the City of Fargo Solid Waste Division began the process of delivering 23,500 City supplied garbage carts to residential ...

Author Robert Dodge to visit Fargo library
August 27: Writer Robert Dodge will visit the downtown Main Library on Thursday, Sept. 3 starting at 7 p.m. to discuss his latest book, “Prairie ...

Alcohol Compliance Check Results Announced
August 27: The Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo Police Departments, and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Safe Communities Coalition, conducted ...

Sobriety Checkpoint on Tuesday
August 24: The Fargo Police Department, along with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, the North Dakota Highway Patrol and NDSU Police will conduct a sobriety ...

"Green" Fargo Featured on CNN
August 21: The City of Fargo's innovative methane capture program is featured on CNN.com this month in a story called, "If you can smell it, we can ...

Your Ticket to Donate Blood
August 20: Fargo Municipal Court and United Blood Services are teaming up to save lives with a program called “ Your Ticket to Donate.”  Starting ...

Library Building Committee Meeting Wednesday
August 20: The Fargo Public Library Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 8 a.m. in the River Room at Fargo City Hall (200 ...

Main Avenue Lane Closures
August 18: Beginning August 19, 2009 the eastbound lanes on Main Avenue between 2nd St. and 23rd St., will be closed for resurfacing. Drivers will ...

Police Swearing In Ceremony on TV Fargo
August 17: Eight new Fargo Police Officers will be sworn in on Monday, August 24 at 9:00 a.m. at Fargo City Hall Commission Chambers, 200 ...

Air Sho Traffic Routes & Parking
August 15: Increased traffic is expected in North Fargo near NDSU and the Fargodome during the 2009 Fargo Air Sho, August 22-23. Drivers are encouraged to ...

Begin Using New Garbage Carts Sept. 14
August 14: The Solid Waste Department is now in the process of delivering City supplied garbage carts to nearly 22,000 Fargo households. Residents should not ...

Fargo Police Offer $750 Reward
August 13: The Fargo Police Department is offering a $750 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of  individuals involved in the recent ...

North University Drive Lane Closures
August 13: The City of Fargo is closing two lanes on North University Drive Between 7th Avenue North and 8th Avenue North for emergency street ...

Afternoon Court Appearances Cancelled August 13
August 12: Fargo Municipal Court appearances during the afternoon hours of August 13, 2009 will be cancelled due to the funeral of the Honorable Judge ...

Parking Ramp Closure Update
August 11: The downtown parking ramp, owned by the City of Fargo and  located next to the US Bank building at the corner of 3rd ...

Dates Set for Compost & Wood Chip Giveaway
August 6: Each spring and fall, the City of Fargo's recycling program offers city residents one free yard each of compost and wood chips. Residents with ...

Sign Code Committee Meets Thursday
August 5: The City of Fargo Sign Code Committee will meet at noon on Thursday, August 6, 2009 in Fargo City Hall Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. ...

New Schedule on TV Fargo
August 5: You can now watch meetings of City boards and commissions more often on TV Fargo, cable channel 99. Meetings will now be broadcast ...

42nd Street South Lane Closures
August 5: On Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Master Construction will close the southbound lanes of 42nd St. S. from 30th Ave. S. to 32nd Ave. ...

Main Avenue Closure
August 5: Wednesday Morning (August 5, 2009) Riley Brothers Construction will be closing the Eastbound lanes of Main Avenue from 43 ½ Street to 45th ...

July 2009

FEMA Disaster Aid Deadline Extended
July 30: North Dakotans hit by spring floods have more time to register for state and federal aid. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services ...

New Garbage Cart Distribution Begins
July 30: On Monday, August 3, the City of Fargo Solid Waste Division will begin distributing residential garbage containers and recycling bins for the upcoming ...

Watch "The Electric City" on Access 12
July 27: You can now watch "The Electric City" on cable Access 12.  The Electric City shares the stories of pioneers who gave birth to the electric age. ...

Alcohol Compliance Check Results
July 24: The Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo Police Departments, and the Cass and Clay County Sheriff’s Offices with the assistance of the Safe Communities ...

Main Avenue Detour Begins Monday
July 23: The City of Fargo and BNSF Railway will be replacing the railroad tracks and the roadway crossing surface located on Main Avenue near ...

10th Street North Lane Closure
July 22: Beginning Thursday, July 23rd at 8:30 a.m., Dirt Dynamics will close Northbound 10th Street North from 14th Avenue North to 15th Avenue North for ...

Fargo City Commission Meets Today
July 21: The Fargo City Commission will meet on Monday, July 27 at 5:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall, 200 3rd St. ...

Health Inspection Results Available Online
July 21: A new online resource is now available allowing residents to see how their favorite Fargo and West Fargo restaurants, hotels and other establishments ...

Renaissance Zone Authority Meets Wednesday
July 20: The Renaissance Zone Authority Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall, 200 3rd ...

Vector Control Meets Today
July 14: Cass County Vector Control will meet at 1:30 today in Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N. The meeting will be broadcast ...

Library Board Meeting Changed to July 28
July 9: The July meeting of the Fargo Public Library’s Board of Trustees has been changed to Tuesday, July 28 at 4 p.m. due to ...

Storyteller Michael Gallo to visit Library
July 8: Storyteller extraordinaire Michael Gallo joins the library for a series of four performances next week. All ages will enjoy Gallo’s lively and dramatic ...

Roosevelt-NDSU Land Use Plan Meeting
July 2: The City of Fargo Planning Department is currently engaged in an effort to create a land use plan for the Roosevelt neighborhood. A ...

Residents Authorize Flood Protection Sales Tax
July 1: The residents of Fargo voted in favor of a half cent sales tax for flood protection in a special election held Tuesday, June ...

June 2009

Fireworks Illegal in City of Fargo
June 30: Before you buy, Fargo Police ask that you review these Fargo fireworks facts:It is illegal to have fireworks in the City of Fargo.It ...

July 4th Garbage Collection Schedule
June 30: Independence Day Week of June 29: Monday collection will be on schedule, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday one day early.  The Sanitary Landfill ...

N.D. Water Commission on TV Fargo
June 25: The North Dakota Water Commission meeting will be re-broadcast on TV Fargo, cable channel 99, on the following dates:Friday, July 3 at 5:30 ...

Learn to Dance at the Library
June 25: kids are invited to learn some basic dance moves during the “Just for Kix: Dance & Fun” events at the library. Three sessions ...

Special Election on June 30
June 24: The City of Fargo will hold a Special Election on a 20 year, 1/2 cent sales tax to be used for flood control measures on Tuesday, ...

29th Avenue Lane Closure
Thursday morning, (June 25th), at approximately 7:00 a.m., the City of Fargo will be closing 29th Avenue North between Evergreen Road North and Hickory Street ...

45th St. Lane Closure
On Wednesday morning, (June 24th) at 9:00 a.m., the right northbound lane of 45th Street South at 9th Avenue South will close for sanitary sewer ...

Fargo Police Department Community Picnic
The 15th Annual Fargo Police Community Picnic will be Tuesday, June 23rd from to 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Island Park. The park is ...

Library Building Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 24
FARGO, N.D. (June 19, 2009) – The Fargo Public Library Building Committee will meet Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. in the River Room at ...

Storyteller to Visit Fargo Public Library June 24 & 25
Storyteller Maren Hinderlie will weave tails and songs of the Saami peoples when she visits the Fargo Public Library for two engaging performances. She will ...

Fargo Library Offers Several Events this Week
FARGO, N.D. (June 15, 2009) – Family concerts, basic origami and a classic movie are the focus of events hosted by the Fargo Public Library ...

Flood Restoration Program
The City of Fargo has established a yard restoration program for damage caused in the construction of primary levees to protect the city during the ...

May 2009

10th Street North Work
FARGO, N.D. (May 27, 2009) – On Wednesday morning (May 27th), the City of Fargo Street Department closed one Northbound lane of 10th Street North ...

Hazardous Materials Drop-off
FARGO, N.D. (May 26, 2009) –  As a reminder to all Fargo and West Fargo residents, the 2009 Cleanup Week will take place June 1-5. ...

Elm & 15th Ave. N Intersection Closure
(May 22, 2009) – The City of Fargo, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, has closed 15th Avenue N and Elm Street where ...

Disease Resistant Elm Tree to be Planted
The Fargo Forestry Department is happy to announce the first ever Dutch Elm Disease (DED) resistant American elm tree to be planted along a city ...

Flood Debris Pick-up
The City of Fargo’s Solid Waste Department will be collecting flood related debris May 26th-29th during normal garbage pick-up. Flood debris includes pallets, sandbags, plastic ...

Location Change for Tobacco Hearings
The Tobacco Compliance Hearings scheduled on Friday,  May 22nd at the City Commission Room have now been moved to the Fargo City Municipal Court at ...

Library Board Meets on Tuesday
May 18: The Library Board will meet on Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m. in Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N., Fargo. Meetings ...

Liquor Control Board meets Wednesday
May 18: The Fargo Liquor Control Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 3:30 pm in Fargo City Hall. You can ...

City Issues Flood Repair Declaration
Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker has issued a Flood Repair Declaration for homeowners whose yards were damaged from the installation and/or removal of hescoes, clay dikes ...

2008 Vision Award Issued to Kilbourne Group
The City of Fargo Planning Commission would like to announce that the Kilbourne Group has been awarded the 2008 Vision Award in honor of their ...

City to Celebrate Arbor Day & Receive Award
The City of Fargo’s Forestry Department and the Fargo Park District will celebrate Arbor Day and receive the Tree City USA award on Friday, May ...

Board of Equalization Meeting Rebroadcast
(May 12, 2009) The annual Fargo City Board of Equalization which was held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, will be re-aired on TV Fargo 99 ...

Ninth Avenue South to Close for Water Tower Work
The City of Fargo will close 9th Avenue South between 44th Street and 45th Street on Wednesday morning (May 13th) from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 ...

Free Compost and Wood Chips Available
(May 11, 2009) –Fargo residents can tackle their landscaping projects with free wood chips and compost from the City of Fargo. The city is offering ...

2nd Street to Re-Open Between 1st Ave N and 6th Ave N
(May 7, 2009) –  The City of Fargo is pleased to announce that 2nd Street between 1st Avenue N and 6th Avenue N will re-open ...

Annual Fargo City Board of Equalization Meeting
Fargo, ND (May 6, 2009) – The annual meeting of the Fargo City Board of Equalization will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at ...

City Commission Meets Tonight
May 4: The Fargo City Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. tonight at Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N. The meeting will be ...

April 2009

South Fargo Road Updates
(April 30, 2009) – As flood clean-up continues in south Fargo, arterial roads are now beginning to open. Below is a list of current road ...

Flood Clean-up Roundtable Rebroadcast
FARGO, N.D. (April 30, 2009) – The flood clean-up update/roundtable discussion which was held at 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning, will be re-aired on TV Fargo ...

Annual Change in Yard Waste Pick-up Begins May 11
(April 29, 2009) –Beginning May 11th, Fargo city crews will no longer collect yard waste, which includes grass clippings, garden trimmings and leaves. These items ...

40th Avenue South Closing
(Apr. 27, 2009) –  At 7:00 a.m. tonight (Monday, Apr. 27), 40th Avenue South will be closing for levee removal operations. Due to a large ...

Clean-up Week in Fargo & West Fargo June 1-5
(April 27, 2009) – Due to dike removal and flood recovery efforts, and to allow street crews adequate time for street repairs, the annual spring ...

Residents Asked to Post Right of Entry Form
(Apr. 27, 2009) –  Fargo city residents who signed a Right of Entry form, allowing the Corps of Engineers to enter their property, are being ...

Recycle Old TVs & Computers this Saturday
(April 27, 2009) – Fargo city residents will be able to recycle old computers and  televisions on Saturday, May 2nd  from 9 a.m. to 2 ...

City of Fargo Flood 09 Web page
Visit the City of Fargo Flood web page for information on flood maps, recovery, clean up and additional information.Flood site is located at: http://www.cityoffargo.com/Flood09/  ...

Deadline Extended for Right of Entry Forms
FARGO, N.D. (April 22, 2009) –The deadline for signing Right of Entry Forms has been extended to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23rd. The forms would enable the U.S. Army Corps of ...

Flood Clean-up News Conference
April 22, 2009 – Mayor Dennis Walaker and Deputy Mayor Tim Mahoney will hold a news conference today (Wednesday, April 22) at 3:30 p.m. in ...

2009 Electronics Recycling Event
The 2009 Electronics Recycling Event will be Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your items to the Solid Waste Facility at 2301 8th ...

Child ID Event Rescheduled
(April 14, 2009) –The DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2009 has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 17th, 2009 from 10 ...

Neighborhood Meetings on Flood Clean-up
FARGO, ND (April 14, 2009) –Neighborhood meetings about the removal of clay levees, Hescoes, sandbag levees and other flood related issues will be Wednesday (April ...

Future of Ash Trees in Fargo
(April 13, 2009) –The future of ash trees in Fargo is uncertain due to the potential spread of the Emerald Ash Borer. Spread of the ...

Public Hearing about Pedestrian Bridges
April 11: A Public Hearing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Fargo City Hall City Commission ...

Forestry Dept. Inspects Firewood at Homes
April 9: In an effort to manage the spread of Dutch Elm Disease, the Fargo Forestry Department will begin inspecting firewood next week at homes ...

Sandbagging Continues Through Thursday
April 8: Sandbagging operations will continue at the Fargodome on Thursday, April 9, 2009 from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sandbagging will take place outside at the Fargodome ...

Fargo Fire Department Response Plan
April 7: In light of recent fires in the area, the Fargo Fire Department would like the public to know that steps have been taken ...

Library Building Committee Meets Wednesday
April 6: The Fargo Public Library Building Committee will meet Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. in the River Room at Fargo City Hall (200 ...

Neighborhood Flood Meetings
April 6: The City of Fargo will be holding informational meetings this week with various neighborhoods affected by contingency dikes.  The purpose of the meetings ...

Flood Meetings Live on TV Fargo
April 4: The City of Fargo will resume flood meetings and press conferences starting on Monday, April 6. You can watch the events live on ...

Residents Asked to Count Unused Sandbags
April 4: In preparation for the second  crest, the City of Fargo is asking residents to count the number of unused sandbags stored in their ...

www.Spiritoffargo.com Now Operating
April 3: The Spirit of Fargo Flood Fund web site is now operating at the following internet address: www.spiritoffargo.com The fund is designed to help ...

City Hall Closed on Good Friday
April 3: Fargo City Hall and Fargo Cass Public Health will be closed on Friday, April 10 in observance of Good Friday.  The Fargo Library ...

Library Fines on Hold
April 2: Due to the recent flood emergency and closing of the temporary library location at 408 Robert St., the Fargo Public Library is suspending ...

Fargo Property Damage Information
April 2: In advance of FEMA inspections, the City of Fargo is seeking information from residents who may have experienced damage to their property or business.  ...

Garbage Pick-up Resumes Next Week
April 1: The City of Fargo Solid Waste Department will resume garbage pick-up on Monday, April 6th. ...

Pothole Crews Repair Roads
April 1:The Fargo Street Department began operating a pothole repair crew at about midnight last night and will continue to fill potholes throughout the City. ...

March 2009

Fargo Library Game Day on Thursday
March 31: If your kids are getting a little antsy and need a break, the Fargo Public Library will host a special “board game” open ...

No Siren Test Wednesday, April 1
March 31: Due to flood fighting efforts, there will be no monthly outdoor warning siren test on April 1st at 1:00 p.m. The next test will ...

Non-essential Business & Travel
March 31: The City of Fargo encourages all non-essential businesses to remain closed until noon on Wednesday. Essential businesses include: gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, ...

Tetanus Clinic on Wednesday
March 31: Due to lack of traffic, Fargo Cass Public Health will be closing its tetanus shot clinic today, Tuesday, March 31st at 3:00 p.m. The ...

Fargodome Sandbagging Effort Winds Down
March 30: The City of Fargo will wind down the sandbagging effort at the Fargodome at 12:00 noon today, Monday, March 30. Thanks to the ...

Tree Care Workshop Cancelled
March 30: The 9th annual tree care workshop scheduled for April 4 at Rheault Farm has been cancelled. The event was sponsored by the City of ...

WIC Announcement
Fargo, ND (March 29, 2009)—Due to the flood fighting efforts, clients with WIC appointments for the week of March 30th-April 3rd are asked to please ...

University Drive Re-opens
March 29: The Fargo Police Department is announcing the reopening of University Drive between 32nd Avenue North to 40th Avenue South.  University Drive between Cass ...

Nonessential Business Closures
March 29: The City of Fargo is encouraging nonessential businesses to remain closed through Monday, March 30th.  According to the Mayor’s office, essential businesses are ...

University Dr. Opens from 32nd Ave. N to 40th Ave. S
University Dr. Opens from 32nd Ave. N to 40th Ave. S  FARGO, N.D. (March 29, 2009) – The Fargo Police Department is announcing the reopening ...

Code Red Sewer Back-up for Oak Grove Residents
March 29 : Due to the buckle in the Oak Grove School’s flood panel, which has been contained,  residents between Oak Grove School property and ...

Oak Grove Flood Wall Panel Buckles
March 29: At approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning erosion under a flood panel at Oak Grove School allowed water to enter the campus. City crews ...

Main Avenue Bridge Open
March 28: The Main Avenue bridge is back open for regular traffic. However, there may be temporary shutdowns to allow crews and trucks that are ...

No Shift, No Leak in 2nd St. Dike
March 28:The City of Fargo would like to let the public know there is no leak and no shift of the dike at 2nd St. ...

Landfill Open for Residential Drop Off
March 28: To meet the requests of citizens, the Fargo landfill will be open tomorrow, Sunday, March 29 for residents to drop off their garbage. ...

Fargodome Sandbagging Effort Resumes Sunday
March 28: In an effort to build up additional sandbag inventory, 24-hour sandbagging will resume at the Fargodome tomorrow, Sunday, March 29. All able bodied ...

Cass County Electric Outage Information
March 28: CCEC members experiencing an outage should call (701) 356-4499. This is an automated outage system that provides our system control center operators with ...

Mandatory Evacuation Residents Allowed Home During Day Hours
March 28: Residents living within the mandatory evacuation areas of Belmont and River Vili neighborhoods are being allowed home during day hours to collect valuables ...

North University Drive Closure
March 28: The Fargo Police Department is announcing the closure of North University Drive from 32nd Ave. North to Cass County Road twenty.  The Fargo ...

Special Needs Ride Service
March 27: People with disabilities who are in need of a ride to evacuate can call the special needs evacuation hotline at 701-241-5791.  ...

Fargo Police Announce Road Openings
March 27: The Fargo Police Department is announcing the opening of several roads that were used for flood truck traffic only.  The openings began at ...

Fargo Dike Patrol
March 27: To protect the integrity of dikes in the City of Fargo,  the National Guard will patrol all dikes no less than every two ...

Harwood Drive Voluntary Evacuation
March 27: The residents of Harwood Drive, Hackberry and South River Drive,  who live along the river, are being strongly encouraged to voluntarily evacuate.  A ...

Voluntary Evacuation in Contingency Dike Areas
March 27: The City of Fargo asks that residents who live within a contingency dike area, and are not capable of walking out on their ...

Resident Contact Information
March 27: The City of Fargo would like to remind residents of the city that they do not have to call the Emergency Operations Center’s ...

Dike Built on Hackberry
March 27: The city of Fargo is now building a contingency dike in Hackberry on River Drive South to University Drive. This dike will prevent ...

Drain Plug Reminder
March 27: The Fargo Police Department wants to remind voluntary evacuees to turn off their water and plug their sewer drains before they evacuate. ...

Partial Evacuation of Section 4
March 27: The Fargo Police Department is issuing a mandatory evacuation of all residences east of 4th Street South between South River Road and Lindenwood ...

Electrical Safety
March 26: If homeowners are evacuating their home and would like their electric and natural gas services disconnected, they may call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-4999.  ...

Mandatory Evacuation of River Vili & Riverview Estates
March 26: A mandatory evacuation is underway in the River Vili and Riverview Estates areas in South Fargo. There are 35-40 homes in the River ...

Yield to Dump Trucks
March 26: The Fargo Police Department would like to remind all residents to please yield to dump trucks so they may deliver materials to dikes ...

Hope Lutheran Volunteer Site Reopens
March 25: The shuttle site for dike building has reopened at the Hope Lutheran Church south campus at 3636 25th St. South in Fargo. Volunteers ...

Sump Pump Information
March 25: The City of Fargo asks that residents please continue to direct sump pump discharge outside. Keep your discharge line 10 to 15 feet ...

N.P. Avenue Bridge to Close Thursday
March 25: The Cities of Fargo and Moorhead will be closing the N.P. Avenue Bridge across the Red River at 9:00 AM on Thursday, March ...

Snow Plows Focus on Sandbag Routes & Primary Routes
March 25: The City of Fargo Street Department has a full fleet of plows on city roads and is sanding as quickly and efficiently as ...

Police Flood Enforcement
March 24: As flood waters rise along the Red River, the Fargo Police Department reminds citizens to remain safe and facilitate emergency efforts by following ...

Volunteers Needed to Build Sandbag Walls
March 24: Volunteers are still desperately needed to help build dikes and sandbag houses. Volunteers are asked to report to one of three locations: Assembly ...

911 Overloaded with Non-Emergency Calls
March 24: The Red River Regional Dispatch Center has experienced a large volume of non-emergency calls as a result of the flood. Residents are asked ...

UPDATE: Tetanus Shot Clinic
March 25: Fargo Cass Public Health has relocated the Hope Lutheran South tetanus clinic to First Assembly of God at 3401 25th  South, Fargo. FCPH ...

Municipal Court Trials Cancelled Through April 2
March 23: All trials scheduled in Fargo Municipal Court beginning today, Monday, March 23, through April 2 are cancelled due to the flood emergency. All other court ...

Walk This Way Kickoff Cancelled
March 23: The Walk This Way kickoff walk scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th,  with Mayor Walaker has been cancelled due to flooding. Other walks are ...

Register for CodeRED
March 23: The City of Fargo may be utilizing the CodeRED Emergency Notification System to inform specific neighborhoods about sandbagging needs and flooding information. If ...

Broadway Bridge & 52nd Ave. S. to Close
March 22: The North Broadway Bridge over the Red River will close today, Sunday, March 22 at 5 p.m. due to the rising flood waters. 52nd ...

Tetanus Shot Clinic
March 20: A tetanus shot clinic will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Fargo Cass Public Health, 401 ...

Elm Street Closed
March 20: The City of Fargo Street Department has closed the permanently installed gates on Elm Street by El Zagal Golf Course due to the ...

Southside Neighborhood Flood Meeting Monday
March 19: The public is invited to attend a South side neighborhood (south of Main Ave.) informational meeting on Monday, March 23 at the Civic Auditorium ...

2nd Street & Oak Street Closures
March 19: At Noon today (Thursday, March 19th), the Army Corps of Engineers will begin temporary levee construction on 2nd Street in front of City ...

Spring Traffic Blitz
March 17: The Fargo Police Department will be conducting a two day traffic safety blitz on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20.  Drivers can ...

Planning Commission Meeting Continuance
March 17: The Fargo Planning Commission will continue the Wednesday, March 11 meeting on Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at ...

Neighborhood Watch Meeting Tonight
March 16: The Fargo Police Department will host a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Monday, March 16th  at 7:00 p.m. at Kennedy Elementary School, 4401 42nd ...

Library Building Committee Meeting Rescheduled
March 12: The Fargo Public Library Building Committee meeting has been rescheduled and will now meet on Monday, March 16 at 3 p.m. in the River Room at ...

Sign Up to Receive City Job Opening Notifications Via E-Mail
March 12: E-mail notices are now available for employment opportunities within the City of Fargo. Go to www.cityoffargo.com and click on employment.  From there you ...

Garbage Collection Schedule Change
March 11: Solid Waste garbage collection crews will resume pickup at 10 a.m. this morning starting with the remainder of Tuesday's routes.  Crews will then move onto routes regularly scheduled ...

19th Avenue North is Open
March 11: The Fargo Public Works Department has reopened 19th Ave. N. between 18th St. and Dakota Drive. ...

Fargo City Offices Will Close at 11:00 a.m.
March 10: Due to increasingly severe weather conditions, all non-essential City of Fargo offices will close at 11:00 a.m. today.  Offices will reopen on Wednesday, ...

City of Fargo Cancellations
March 10: Last updated at 10:15 a.m. Library:  All Fargo Public Library locations will close at 11:00 a.m. City Offices:  All non-essential City of Fargo Offices will close at 11:00 ...

No Travel Advisory
March 10: Last updated at 8:10 a.m.  A “NO TRAVEL” advisory has been issued for the Fargo area. Heavy snow, high wind, low visibility, as well ...

Police Reward For Vandalism
March 9: On March 3, 2009 the Fargo Police Department notified the public of a vandalism spree that took place during January, February and March. ...

Flood Meeting Rescheduled To Thursday
March 16: On Thursday, March 19, City and County officials along with local volunteer organizations will meet to discuss the latest flood forecast and what's ...

Legislative Forum Live on TV Fargo
March 5: A Legislative Forum will be held on Saturday, March 7 at Fargo City Commission Chambers from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The event, hosted by the League of Women ...

Library Building Committee Meets Tuesday
March 5: The Fargo Public Library Building Committee will meet Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. in the River Room at Fargo City Hall (200 3rd ...

Flood Information Available Online
March 2: You can now access a variety of flood information and resources on the City of Fargo web site.  The flood web page is ...

Public Meetings: South Side Flood Control
March 2: The Southeast Cass Water Resource District will host public meetings regarding the South Side Flood Control Project beginning Monday, March 16.  The objective ...

New Main Library Update
March 2: Movers and the Fargo Public Library staff will begin moving the library’s collection into the new main library beginning this week. Moving the ...

February 2009

FEMA to Host Town Hall Meeting
Feb. 27: Local, state and federal personnel will hold town hall meetings in Fargo and four other North Dakota communities March 3-5 to help citizens ...

Roosevelt-NDSU Land Use Plan
Feb. 24: The City of Fargo Planning Department is currently engaged in an effort to create a land use plan for the Roosevelt neighborhood. Meetings ...

Register For Walk This Way!
Feb. 24: Are you ready to shed those extra winter pounds and get healthy?  Registration is now open for "2009 Walk This Way". This year's ...

Legislative Bills Supported by City of Fargo
Feb. 24: The City of Fargo actively follows and participates in legislative happenings to ensure that decisions being made are beneficial for our residents and the ...

N.D. Legislature Reconvenes on Wednesday
Feb. 24: The North Dakota Legislature will reconvene on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 1:00 p.m. House and Senate floor sessions will be broadcast on TV ...

Teen Movie Night on Thursday
Feb. 24: Stop in at the Dr. James Carlson Library on the 4th Thursday of each month and catch a teen movie. Movies begin at 4:30 in ...

Police Swearing in Ceremony
Feb. 19: 5 new Fargo Police officers will be sworn in at a special ceremony on Monday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m. in the Fargo City Hall ...

Library Building Committee Meets Friday
Feb. 18: The Fargo Public Library Building Committee will meet Friday, Feb. 20 at 8:30 a.m. in the River Room at Fargo City Hall (200 3rd ...

City Offices Closed on President's Day
Feb. 12: All non-essential City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 in honor of President's Day. Garbage collection will run on schedule throughout ...

Spots Available for Library Spring Storytime
Feb. 11: Kids who love stories still have a chance to hear a season full of them. The Fargo Public Library’s spring preschool storytime series ...

Library Board Meets on Tuesday
Feb. 11: The Library Board will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 4:00 p.m. in Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N., Fargo. Meetings ...

Native American Commission Meets Thursday
Feb. 11: The Native American Commission will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 5:00 p.m. in Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N., Fargo. Meetings ...

Internet Searching Class at Library
Feb. 11: The “Internet Searching” class is designed to help folks learn the “ins and outs” of surfing the Web. Classes are scheduled for Monday, ...

MAT Ridership Up 23%
Feb. 9: Despite a substantial drop in fuel prices toward the end of 2008, more and more locals are turning to Metro Area Transit for ...

Legislative Forum Live on TV Fargo
Feb. 3: A series of Legislative Forums will begin on Saturday, February 14 at Fargo City Commission Chambers from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The event, hosted by ...

6 Establishments Fail Alcohol Compliance Checks
Feb. 3: The Fargo and West Fargo Police Departments, and the Cass and Clay County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Safe Communities Coalition, ...

Garbage Cart Application Available Online
Feb. 2: When the City of Fargo launches its new automated, variable rate system for residential garbage collection on September 14, 2009, each resident will ...

January 2009

Go Red Meeting
Jan. 28: A Go Red meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Plains Room at the NDSU memorial Union. ...

Lane Reductions at 1st Ave. and N.P.
Jan. 28: At approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the City of Fargo Water Department reduced westbound traffic to one lane on N.P. Ave. ...

Type-Talk-Text Your Tip
Jan. 28: If you have witnessed a crime, have any information on a crime, or have information about someone with an outstanding warrant, the Fargo Police Department would ...

Child Safety Presentation
Jan. 26: The Fargo Police Department will be providing a Child Safety Presentation at the Discovery Middle School Auditorium, 1717 40th Ave S, on Thursday, ...

New Garbage Collection System
Jan. 21: On Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 the City of Fargo will mail out informational packets to residents with all the information you'll need to know ...

Adult Computer Classes
Jan.16: If you have never used a computer before or feel intimidated by the idea of e-mail, the Fargo Public Library wants to help your ...

Fargo Cass Board of Health Meets Today
Jan. 16: The Fargo Cass Board of Health meets on Friday, Jan. 16 at 12:00 noon in Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N. ...

2009 N.D. Legislative Session Live on TV Fargo
Jan. 19: You can now watch North Dakota House and Senate members in action live on TV Fargo, cable access channel 99. Each week one floor session ...

Library Building Committee Meetings Wednesday
Jan. 16: The Fargo Public Library Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall ...

Special Meeting of Fargo City Commission
Jan. 13: Mayor Walaker is calling a Special Meeting of the Board of City Commissioners, to be held in the City Commission Room at 11:15 a.m., ...

Now Enrolling: Citizens' Police Academy
Jan. 12: The Fargo Police Citizens Academy exposes citizens to many of the challenges that face our officers. The goal of the class is to ...

Temporary Library Scheduled to Close
Jan. 9: On Friday, Feb. 27, the temporary library located at 408 Roberts St. will close for good so crews can begin moving everything from ...

Access Channel Board Deadline is Approaching
Feb 3: If you are interested in serving on the City of Fargo Access Channel Board you still have until Monday, Feb. 9 to submit ...

Lane Reduction at 4th St. North
Jan. 8: At approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, the City of Fargo Water Department reduced traffic to one lane in each direction on ...

National Cervical Health Awareness Month
Jan. 7: January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Fargo Cass Public Health says now is a good time to learn about the importance ...

Give Space Heaters Space
Jan. 2: If you're using a space heater to help warm your home, the Fargo Fire Department has this reminder for you: keep space heaters at ...

Polka Marathon on Channel 12
Jan. 2: Watch a full day of Polka on Cable Access Channel 12 on Saturday, Jan. 10.  The Friendship Set to Music Polka marathon begins ...

December 2008

Ring in the New Year Legally
Dec. 30: As you ring in 2009, Fargo Police ask that you follow the city noise ordinance so everyone can enjoy the holiday.  It is ...

Clear Snow From Fire Hydrants
Dec. 29: The recent snowfall has left many of the 5958 hydrants in the city of Fargo covered with snow.The Fargo Fire Department requests that ...

Christmas Tree Pickup Begins Jan. 5
Dec. 26: The City of Fargo will be picking up your old Christmas trees, but not for another week. The annual recycling effort for Christmas ...

Lock it or Lose it!
Dec. 22: Motor vehicle theft is a prominent property crime in Fargo.  This felony offense is fairly easy to commit here due to the volume ...

Street Closure on 3rd Ave. N.
Dec. 22: At approximately 8 a.m. this morning (Monday, Dec. 22nd), the City of Fargo Water Department closed 3rd Ave. N between University Dr. and ...

Roberts Street Lane Closure Planned
Dec. 19: Beginning Monday, Dec. 22nd, North bound Roberts St. between NP Ave. and 1st Ave. N. will be closed to accommodate work being completed ...

Metro Area Transit Public Hearing
Dec. 19: Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fargo on Monday,Dec. 29, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. ...

City of Fargo Holiday Schedules
Dec. 18: Non-essential Fargo City offices will be closed Thursday Jan. 1 in recognition of New Year’s Day.  Garbage collection routes during the week of ...

Know Your Rights Event
Jan. 22: Learn the basics of a typical traffic stop. Talk with officers about their duties and how they make decisions while on the job. ...

Proper Garbage Placement Urged
Dec. 16: Where you place your garbage for pickup in Fargo can affect the safety of the city’s solid waste collection crews.  The City of ...

Hobby Day at Dr. James Carlson Library
Jan. 12: Experience the 2nd annual Hobby Day @ your library on Monday, Jan. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. This year, activities will be set up ...

Free Family Movies
Dec. 22: If you're running out of fun things to do on your holiday break (or maybe you've already beaten every level of that new ...

Emergency, Primary & Secondary Roads Cleared
Dec. 16: The Fargo Street Department has plowed all emergency routes, primary, secondary and residential roads. Vehicles parked on residential roads must be moved by Tuesday, ...

City of Fargo Cancellation's & Postponements
Dec. 15: Last Updated 10:42 a.m. All Fargo Public Library locations will open at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. Residential and commercial garbage pick-up ...

Safe & Sober Workplace Parties
Dec. 11: During the holiday season, employers and workers frequently get together to unwind and celebrate.  Typically, workplace parties involve plenty of food and drinks.  ...

Library Grand Opening Date Announced
Dec. 10: The grand opening date for the new Main Library in downtown Fargo is now set for Saturday, April 25 2009.  The new building, a two-story ...

F-M Feasibility Study Website Now Available
Dec. 10: Fargo, Moorhead and the Corps of Engineers are joining together to study possible solutions to reduce flood risk in the entire metropolitan and ...

Victim Impact Panel Tonight
Dec. 10: The Safe Communities Coalition of the Red River Valley will be sponsoring the Victim Impact Panel on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the Fargo City ...

Street Department Prepares For Snow
Dec. 5: The City of Fargo Street Department is preparing to plow and/or sand city streets as early as Sunday, Dec. 7, depending on snowfall ...

Nominations For Human Relations Awards
Dec. 4: The Fargo Human Relations Commission is now accepting nominations for the annual Human Relations Awards event to be held Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, ...

Fargo Library Sign Survey
Dec. 1: The Fargo Public Library wants to make sure signs and communications inside the new Main Library are helpful and easy to understand. From ...

Trim the Tree at Dr. James Carlson Library
Dec. 1: Christmas is approaching and our tree will soon be going up, but we need your help. Our tree needs decorations! Join us for ...

November 2008

The Fargo Police Department is Now Recruiting
Nov. 21: Position Open at this time: Patrol—Police Officer. We encourage all qualified men and women to apply. If you are interested in joining one ...

MAT Quarter Days
Nov. 21: Ride any MAT bus for just 25 cents on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving and every Saturday throughout the month of December. Call ...

Fargo City Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Tax
Nov. 17: At the present time, the City of Fargo has a one percent city sales, use and gross receipts tax in place. One-half of ...

N.D. Pottery Collectors "Road Show" at Fargo Library
Nov. 11: The North Dakota Pottery Collectors Society will hold a “Road Show” on Monday, Nov. 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the community room ...

Road Closure Planned for Roberts Street
Nov. 10: Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 11th, Roberts St. between NP Ave. and 1st Ave. N. will be closed for the installation of new water and ...

Trim the Tree at Carlson Library
Dec. 1: Christmas is approaching and our tree will soon be going up, but we need your help. Our tree needs decorations! Join us for an ornament-making craft-aganza at the Dr. James Carlson ...

Corps of Engineers to Host Flood Study Open House
Nov. 10: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will be introducing a newly started Corps’ flood study at public open houses in ...

October 2008

Limited Opening Planned for 32nd Ave. S
Oct. 29: Beginning in the early afternoon on Thursday, Oct 30th, and Sunday, Nov 2nd, 32nd Ave. S. between 45th St. and 57th St. will ...

Flu Shot Fridays
Nov. 10: Public flu shot walk-in clinics will be held at Fargo Cass Public Health at 401 3rd Ave. North in Fargo from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. on Nov. 14 ...

Internet Safety For Parents Workshop
Oct. 27: The Fargo Police Department will present a 60-minute workshop entitled “Internet Safety for Parents” on Thursday, Nov. 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. in ...

Fargo 2008 Senior Citizen Influenza Clinics
Oct. 24: Fargo Cass Public Health will be holding influenza clinics at Fargo Senior Centers for individuals 65 years of age and older. Appointments may ...

FEMA Changes Release Date Of Preliminary Floodplain Map.
Oct. 24: FEMA has pushed back the date of the preliminary floodplain map.  Maps are anticipated to be available for public viewing and comment in ...

Elm Street Reopens
Oct. 21: The Fargo Street Department will reopen Elm Street between 14th and 15th Avenues North at 1 p.m. this afternoon.  Crews are currently clearing ...

Residential Brush Chipping To End For Season
Oct. 17: The City of Fargo will conclude its 2008 residential brush chipping program at the end of October.  This service will resume next May. ...

Pumpkin Decorating Party!
Oct. 22: Grab a pumpkin and head to the Dr. James Carlson Library (2801 32nd Ave. S.) on Tuesday, Oct. 28 between 4 and 7 ...

City of Fargo To Hold Annual Auction
Oct. 13: The City of Fargo's annual auction of used vehicles, equipment and impounded items will be held Saturday, Oct. 18th.  Items can be inspected ...

"Cans For A Cure" Challenge Begins
Oct. 7: Through the month of October, Fargo will be competing with like-sized cities across the United States to see which can collect the most aluminum ...

Fargo Library Event To Feature Fire Safety
Oct 7: Kids and families can learn about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week at the Fargo Public Library.  Library staff and City of Fargo ...

Drug-Free Workplace Forum
Oct. 3: The Fargo Police Department together with Fargo Cass Public Health plans to hold an educational forum geared toward business owners and supervisors about ...

Non-profit organizations can now apply to receive used computers from City of Fargo
Oct. 2: The City of Fargo is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations that would like surplus computer equipment.  Items available include:  computers, monitors, copy ...

Fargo Public Library hosts jazz concert series
Oct. 1: The Fargo Public Library announces it's annual series of free Jazz concerts featuring local musicians.  "Jazz into Fall: Concert Series" begins October 5th ...

September 2008

Board of Adjustment rescheduled
Sept 23: The September meeting of the Board of Adjustment has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 9 a.m. You can watch this meeting live on ...

City Commission Meets Tuesday
August 31: The Fargo City Commission will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch the meeting live ...

Tax-Exempt Review Committee meets Tuesday
Sept. 19:  The Tax-Exempt Review Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers. The panel ...

City offers free compost, wood chips
Sept. 2: Fargo residents can get their yards ready for fall with free wood chips and compost from the City of Fargo. The city is ...

Planning Commission meets Wednesday
Sept. 4: The Fargo Planning Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

Parking Commission meets Thursday
Sept. 2: The Fargo Parking Commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7:45 a.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

August 2008

City announces Labor Day closings and garbage, recycling schedule changes
City of Fargo offices, the city landfill and the Fargo Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of the Labor Day ...

Learn swing dancing moves at library
Aug. 21: See a movie and learn some swing dance moves when the Fargo Public Library shows its final Friday movie for the summer. Come ...

Computer classes offered by library
Aug. 6: If you’ve never used a computer before or feel intimidated by the idea of e-mail, the Fargo Public Library wants to help you ...

Library offers free Friday movies
Aug. 5: Looking for some family entertainment during the “dog days” of summer? The Fargo Public Library offers a series of movies in August to ...

Fencing required for swimming pools
Aug. 5: While the summer heat has area residents seeking refuge in backyard pools, Fargo Cass Public Health officials are reminding residents that any permanent ...

Traffic committee meets Wednesday
Sept. 29: The Traffic Technical Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. at Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

Parking Commission meeting rescheduled
Aug. 5: The August meeting of the Fargo Parking Commission has been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7:45 a.m. You can watch this meeting ...

July 2008

Library plans events to wrap up summer reading program
July 26: The Fargo Public Library wraps up its Summer Reading Program next week with some special events for kids and teens. First, kids will ...

City Commission meets Monday
Jan 22: The Fargo City Commission will hold its next meeting on Monday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch the meeting ...

Tax-exempt group meets Tuesday
July 16: Fargo's Tax-Exempt Review Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m. You can watch the meeting live on ...

Building permits up sharply
July 14: Building permits issued by the City of Fargo in the first six months of 2008 total more than $133 million, up 44 percent ...

Liquor Control Board meets Wednesday
July 11: The Fargo Liquor Control Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:30 pm in Fargo City Hall. You can ...

Variety of library events planned week of July 14
July 10: Ladybugs, musical theatre and a superhero are the subjects of the Fargo Public Library’s Summer Reading Program events next week.  On Tuesday, July ...

Historic group meeting cancelled
July 10: Fargo's Historic Preservation Commission has cancelled its July 15 meeting. The previous meeting will air that day at 8 a.m. on TV Fargo ...

Native American Commission to meet
July 8: The Native American Commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday, July 10 at 5 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch the ...

Mosquitoes and gaming focus of library events week of July 7
July 7: The infamous bugs of summer and interactive entertainment for teens are the focus of the Fargo Public Library’s Summer Reading Program events this ...

Public invited to shelter grand opening
July 3: On Wednesday, July 9, Gladys Shingobe Ray will be honored and remembered for her contributions and tireless efforts to bridge gaps in the ...

June 2008

City announces holiday closings and changes to garbage collection schedule
June 27: City of Fargo offices, the city landfill and all Fargo Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of ...

Board of Health meets Tuesday
June 24: The Board of Health will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 1 at noon in the Fargo City Commission chambers at 200 ...

Thursday DUI checkpoint planned
June 24: Fargo Police, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the North Dakota Highway Patrol will team up for a DUI checkpoint in Fargo on ...

Police community picnic set for Tuesday
June 23: The annual Fargo Police Community Picnic takes place Tuesday, June 24 from to 5 to 8 p.m. in Island Park. The park is ...

Cass County man contracts West Nile Virus
June 19: The North Dakota Department of Health today announced the state’s first human case of West Nile virus infection for 2008, according to West ...

Historic group meets Tuesday
June 19: Fargo's Historic Preservation Commission will meet Tuesday, June 24 at 8 a.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch the meeting live on ...

Registration open for annual city deer hunt
June 19: The Fargo Police Department has scheduled training and certification classes for the 2008- 2009 Fargo Deer Management Program.  This program uses trained archery ...

Library Board meets Tuesday
June 16: The Fargo Public Library's Board of Directors will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 17 at 4 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. ...

Library offers free Friday movies
June 11: Do you need something to do on Friday afternoons with your kids this summer? Come to the Fargo Public Library for free family ...

Liquor Control Board meets Wednesday
June 13: Fargo's Liquor Control Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

Tax-exempt group meets Tuesday
June 18: Fargo's Tax-Exempt Review Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 24 at 1:30 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch the ...

Native American Commission meeting cancelled
June 11: The Native American Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m.  You can watch the previous meeting on TV ...

New Cass/Clay emergency guides available
June 2: Cass and Clay County residents can prepare for natural disasters and other times of crisis with the help of an updated booklet. Fargo ...

May 2008

Traffic technical meeting cancelled
May 30: The June meeting of the Traffic Technical Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The previous meeting will air at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June ...

Spring, summer photos needed for Web site
May 30: The City of Fargo needs your help to show Web site visitors that Fargo is more than just a winter wonderland. Digital photos ...

Free lead level tests offered this week
May 27: North Dakota residents can participate in a study designed to determine if eating wild game harvested with lead bullets poses any health risks. ...

City watering restrictions now in effect
May 27: Be sure to check the calendar before you unroll your garden hose—annual watering restrictions are now in effect in Fargo.  From Memorial Day ...

City to celebrate tree award, Arbor Day
May 21: The Fargo Forestry Department and Fargo Park District will celebrate Arbor Day and a national award for the city on Friday, May 23 ...

Police to hold riot training exercises
May 20: The Fargo Police Department and other area law enforcement agencies will conduct riot training exercises in north Fargo on the next three Wednesdays ...

City announces holiday closings and garbage pickup schedule
May 21: City of Fargo offices, the city landfill and the Fargo Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of the ...

DUI checkpoint planned for Friday
May 20: Fargo Police, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the North Dakota Highway Patrol will team up for a DUI checkpoint in Fargo on ...

Liquor Control Board meets Wednesday
May 19: Fargo's Liquor Control Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

Historic Preservation group meets Tuesday
May 14: Fargo's Historic Preservation Commission will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at 8 a.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

Spruce up your yard with free materials
May 13: Fargo residents can tackle their landscaping projects with free wood chips and compost from the City of Fargo. The city is offering one ...

Planning Commission meets Wednesday
May 12: The Fargo Planning Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 8 a.m. You can watch the meeting live on ...

Board of Health meets Friday, May 16
May 9: The Board of Health will hold its next meeting on Friday, May 16 at noon in Fargo City Hall. You can watch the ...

Yard waste collection at homes ends May 9
May 8: The City of Fargo’s seasonal collection of yard waste at homes wraps up on Friday, May 9. From May 12 through Oct. 10, ...

Human Relations group meets Wed.
May 6: The Fargo Human Relations Commission will hold its next meeting at noon on Wednesday, May 7 in Fargo City Hall. You can watch the ...

Traffic committee meets Wednesday
May 6: The Traffic Technical Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 4 p.m. You can watch them meeting live ...

Cleanup Week begins Monday, May 5
It’s almost time for residents of Fargo to bring their piles of trash to the curb—Cleanup Week 2008 begins Monday, May 5. Residents are asked ...

April 2008

Community Development Comm. meets 5-1
April 27: Fargo's Community Development Committee will hold its next meting on Thursday, May 1 at 2:30 pm. You can watch the meeting live on ...

Police offer advice about wildlife in city
April 22: The Fargo Police Department often receives calls in the spring from residents wondering how to deal with an animal found on their property. ...

Section of 52nd Ave. South closed
The City of Fargo has closed 52nd Avenue South between University Drive (Highway 81) and 25th Street. This closure is necessary to accommodate the extensive reconstruction planned ...

Candidate list, ballot questions available
April 14: City of Fargo residents have the opportunity to vote in a city election on Tuesday, June 10. You can now see a list ...

Native American Comm. meets Thursday
April 9: The Native American Commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 10. You can watch the meeting live on TV Fargo, channel ...

Netlife founder visits library Wednesday
April 8: Take a trip to Africa when West Fargo native Andy Sherman visits the Fargo Public Library to discuss his nonprofit organization Netlife. The ...

Newest Fargo Police canine wins awards
April 7: Earl, the newest member of the Fargo Police K-9 Unit, has received several honors from the U.S. Police Canine Association, Region 12. The ...

City to celebrate Earth Week 2008
April 7: The City of Fargo plans to celebrate Earth Week 2008 in several ways:On Friday, April 18, Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker will participate in ...

March 2008

Open house about 45th Street improvements set for April 1
March 28: Fargo residents can learn about changes proposed for 45th  Street from 32nd Avenue South to 52nd Avenue South during a presentation and open ...

Cancellations of city meetings announced
March 28: The April meetings of the Traffic Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) and the Board of Appeals have been cancelled. TV Fargo (channel 99 on Cable ...

15 walks planned for Walk This Way 2008
March 20: You can celebrate spring and get in shape for summer by joining Walk This Way 2008. This annual series of group walking events ...

City announces holiday closings, trash schedule
March 18: City of Fargo offices and the Fargo Public Library will be closed on Friday, March 21 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. ...

Fargo sees large rise in number of bus riders
March 17: Bus business is booming in Fargo so far in 2008. Metro Area Transit (MAT) has experienced a 28 percent increase in the number ...

Firewood inspections begin March 17
March 13: In an effort to manage the spread of Dutch Elm Disease, the Fargo Forestry Department will begin firewood inspections next week at homes ...

City reminds you to double-bag animal waste
March 12: Crews from the Fargo Solid Waste Department are encountering problems with animal waste throughout the city. They remind residents that animal waste must ...

Firefighters to lead Saturday's parade
March 12: For the first time in its history, the Fargo Fire Department will lead the Fargo St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Fargo firefighters have invited ...

Library offers money class for kids
March 11: Wish your kids knew that money doesn’t grow on trees? Want your youngsters to be more financially savvy? Bring kids ages 7 to ...

Proper disposal of medication encouraged
March 10: Recent national news reports have raised questions about the right way to dispose of medication. The City of Fargo reminds residents that flushing ...

City Commission meets Monday
March 7: The Fargo City Commission will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 10 at 5 p.m. at Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

Learn to use library's online catalog
March 6: Learn how to quickly and easily search the Fargo Public Library’s catalog to find books, DVDs, CDs and more during a short demonstration. ...

Free tree care workshop planned
March 7: The City of Fargo Forestry Department, Fargo Park District, and the NDSU Extension Service will host their 8th Annual Tree Care Workshop on Saturday, March ...

Parking Commission meets Thursday
March 3: Fargo's Parking Commission will meet Thursday, March 6 at 7:45 am. You can watch the meeting live on TV Fargo, channel 99. Items ...

February 2008

News conference on crime in Fargo to air on channel 99
Feb. 27: Fargo Police Chief Keith Ternes presented 2007 statistics today on crime in Fargo. You can watch his presentation in its entirety on TV Fargo ...

Grants available for downtown businesses
Feb. 26: Owners of downtown businesses can spruce up their storefronts with funding from the City of Fargo’s Storefront Grant program. The program’s 2008 funds ...

Arthur to visit library Friday, Feb. 29
Feb. 22: The Fargo Public Library will host a special “Arthur” storytime on Friday, Feb. 29 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the community room ...

City Commission meets Monday
Feb. 21: The Fargo City Commission will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

Quiet Zone starts week of Feb. 25
Feb. 20: The cities of Fargo and Moorhead are pleased to announce that the long-awaited railroad quiet zone will take effect early next week. The ...

Liquor Control Board meets Wednesday
Feb. 15: The Fargo Liquor Control Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. You can watch the meeting live ...

Community Development Committee meets Thursday, Feb. 21
Feb. 14: Fargo's Community Development Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

City announces Presidents' Day cloings
Feb. 11: City of Fargo offices and all locations of the Fargo Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of the ...

Site search engine to be unavailable Thursday from 3 to 5 pm
Feb. 20: On Friday, Feb. 8, the search engine for the City of Fargo Web site will not be available for use from 3 to ...

City to hold public meeting on Southside Flood Control Project
Feb. 1: The City of Fargo will update the public on the Southside Flood Control Project during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 ...

January 2008

City moves to annex land near Briarwood
Jan. 30: The Fargo City Commission held a special meeting today to adopt an annexation resolution focused on approximately 153 acres of land near Briarwood. ...

Meeting about sex offender Thursday
Jan. 30: The Fargo Police Department is notifying the community that a registered sex offender, Frank Elmer White, Jr., is living at 1122 University Dr. ...

Monster truck driver visits library Friday
Jan. 28: Kids who love stories and big trucks can enjoy both when monster truck driver George Balhan visits the Dr. James Carlson Library on ...

Spring storytime registration begins Jan. 28
Kids who love stories can hear them this spring during the Fargo Public Library’s preschool storytime series. It begins Monday, Feb. 11, with registration for ...

Fargo library presents hobby program
Jan. 15: Interested in trying a new hobby? The Fargo Public Library is celebrating National Hobby Month with an event for kids of all ages ...

Liquor board meets January 16
Jan. 9: Fargo's Liquor Control Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. in Fargo City Hall. You can watch ...

Native American Commission to meet
Jan. 8: The Native American Commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. at Fargo City Hall. You can watch the meeting ...