Discovery Spanish Teacher Wins Fargo Teacher of the Year
Jim Urlacher recognized for embodying the district's mission of educating and empowering all students
Scheels Arena Convention Center Proposed for Central Fargo Location
Bison Women's Basketball Reaches No. 1 in Mid-Major Poll
Business
Fargo Approves Design for 12th Avenue North Bridge Upgrade
The new bridge will feature a mini-roundabout and be able to withstand major flooding.

Eddie Bauer closing store at West Acres Mall
Clothing retailer shuttering location in Fargo shopping center
FargoDome Ends 2025 with Deficit
Attendance falls short of budget, leading to $675,000 shortfall.
Politics
Fargo Park Board Commissioners Seek Re-Election
Joe Deutsch and Vicki Dawson announce campaigns for another four-year term

Fargo City Commission Approves 12th Avenue Bridge Concept Design
The new bridge will be built off the existing alignment and cost between $26-29 million.
Former Fargo City Commissioner Announces Bid for Reelection
Tony Gehrig promises to balance budget, reduce debt, and end tax incentives and special assessments
Weather
Fargo House Fire Claims Four Cats
Blaze causes significant damage, sends two residents to hospital

Fargo Crews Continue Downtown Snow Removal
City asks residents to move vehicles to allow for efficient snow clearing operations.
Fargo Firefighters Respond to Garage and Dumpster Fires
Crews battled two blazes within 45 minutes of each other on Thursday afternoon.
Crime
Federal Charges Filed Against Man Tied to Fargo Shooting
Attempted murder charges dropped as federal case moves forward against Braden Poitra.

Cass County Sheriff's Office Shifts to 12-Hour Patrols
Move aims to increase deputy visibility across the large county
Woman in custody after fatal Bismarck stabbing
Erian Fox, 25, charged with murder after weekend incident
Science
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Fargo, North Dakota
Experts advise residents to watch for signs of the invasive pest in ash trees

Applications Open for 2026 AgTech Hackathon
NDSU partners with Bayer Crop Science and National Science Foundation AgTech Engine to host multiday competition
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Fargo
Second report of the invasive pest in North Dakota