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    February 5, 2019
    Plans for the Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick's Day parade, seen here in March 2017, are moving ahead despite an announcement in late January that the organizing committee would be cancelling the event. Forum file photo
    No longer nixed, St. Patrick's Day parade gets a pot of gold and a green light
    FARGO — Bring on the bagpipes and green beer: the beloved Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick's Day parade is rolling ahead. A volunteer committee announced...
    newsFebruary 5, 2019 - 6:20pm
    November 23, 2018
    Fargo law change would reaffirm right to pack heat if mayor declares emergency
    FARGO — The city of Fargo has taken a step toward confirming the right to carry guns during states of emergency. A city ordinance now prohibits...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 23, 2018 - 2:05pm
    October 5, 2018
    Mike McFeely, Oct. 17, 2015Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editorplay button
    McFeely: In little ol' Moorhead, polling and money in mayor race
    Somebody, nobody seems to know who, is polling Moorhead residents about the upcoming election for mayor. It's the political silly season, a month...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 5, 2018 - 7:00am
    August 8, 2018
    Tim Mahoney
    Mayor: Fargo must balance budget or see credit rating suffer
    FARGO — City leaders approved what Mayor Tim Mahoney called the tightest budget he's seen in a preliminary vote Wednesday, Aug. 8, offering...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 8, 2018 - 7:09pm
    July 11, 2018
    President Donald Trump enters Scheels Arena in Fargo on June 27. Forum file photo
    Trump’s Fargo rally cost local taxpayers over $104,000
    FARGO – More than $104,000 was spent to provide security and to control crowds and traffic during President Donald Trump’s June 27 campaign...
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 11, 2018 - 8:23pm
    June 13, 2018
    Ruso, N.D., is the state's least populated incorporated town in North Dakota. In 1910, it had 141 people but fell to single digits by the 1990s. Kim Fundingsland / Minot Daily News
    ND mayor captures every vote from every resident in re-election bid
    RUSO, N.D. — He did it again and once again in shutout fashion. The man believed to be the state's oldest mayor, Bruce Lorenz, unanimously...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 13, 2018 - 4:21pm
    June 12, 2018
    Bernie Dardis, candidate for West Fargo mayor, thanks his supporters for their work during his victory speech Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Brewtus' Brickhouse in West Fargo. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor
    West Fargo votes in new mayor, city commissioners
    WEST FARGO — For the first time in 16 years, West Fargo will have a new mayor after businessman Bernie Dardis defeated incumbent Rich Mattern...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 12, 2018 - 11:05pm
    April 29, 2018
    League of Women Voters hosting Fargo candidate forums
    FARGO—The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley is holding candidate forums for the June 12 election. A candidate forum for Fargo Park Board and Fargo School Board is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 30. A candidate forum for Fargo City Commission and Fargo mayor...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 29, 2018 - 4:33pm
    April 3, 2018
    Dilworth Mayor Chad Olson, Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams and Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney took part in a panel discussion on pay equity Tuesday, April 3. Kim Hyatt / The Forum
    Local mayors share thoughts on pay equity
    FARGO – Mayors from Dilworth, Moorhead and Fargo agree that paid maternity and paternity leave are long overdue. During a panel discussion...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 3, 2018 - 9:15pm
    February 12, 2018
    Bernie Dardis speaks after being honored as the 2017 Legacy Leader during the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber’s seventh annual meeting at the Fargo Holiday Inn on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.David Samson / The Forum
    'I simply love this city': Bernie Dardis launches bid for West Fargo mayor
    WEST FARGO -- Bernie Dardis, a longtime West Fargo resident and businessman, plans to challenge longtime Mayor Rich Mattern for election in June....
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 12, 2018 - 7:41pm
    January 16, 2018
    Terry Barnes
    Third contender announces bid for Bismarck mayor
    BISMARCK -- Mandan businessman Terry Barnes said he’s entering the Bismarck mayor’s race at the urging of a number of citizens. “People...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 16, 2018 - 9:57pm
    January 6, 2018
    North Dakota League of Cities holds 'If I Were a Mayor' essay contest for kids
    BISMARCK — The North Dakota League of Cities is sponsoring a statewide "If I Were a Mayor" essay contest for third and seventh graders to encourage students to think about public service and future community leadership. Essays must address why students feel their community is...
    news/educationJanuary 6, 2018 - 7:29am
    June 2, 2010
    Q&A with the West Fargo mayoral candidates
    Question: What prompted you to seek election/re-election to the office of Mayor, and what qualities do you possess that make you the best person for the position? Peter Karl: I am running for mayor because the present mayor and city council have openly expressed their pernicious...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 2, 2010 - 12:00am
    May 12, 2010
    Apparent scammer claims to raise funds for Walaker's mayoral campaign
    FARGO - Police here are warning the public about an apparent scam in which the caller claims to be soliciting funds for Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker's re-election campaign. Walaker notified police of the call and would like to let residents know that he hasn't authorized anyone to...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 12, 2010 - 11:40am
    February 17, 2010
    Karl third candidate to file for West Fargo mayor position
    There will be a third contender in the June 8 Primary Election, with Peter Karl filing the necessary paperwork Monday in a bid for mayor against incumbent Rich Mattern and City Commissioner Mike Thorstad. Karl said he decided to run because he "is tired of many factors" within the...
    newsFebruary 17, 2010 - 12:00am
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