Melissa Van Der Stad

WDAY

Fargo's Sustainability and Resiliency Committee winds down, highlights environmental work of local student

By: Melissa Van Der Stad

“Apathy doesn’t come from people not wanting to contribute to a more sustainable environment,” said student Setiya Hamidi. “But mostly based on misconceptions, confusion and a lack of communication.”

WDAY

Family of 5 gear up to bring new bike trail to Fargo

By: Melissa Van Der Stad

Harper, Alexander and Sloan helped their parents envision, organize and do mountains of paperwork for a new bike trail the Fargo Park Board recently greenlighted.

WDAY

Courts Plus users ring alarm bells to Fargo Park District over building's condition, recent changes

By: Melissa Van Der Stad

“I’m afraid somebody is going to have a heart attack in that facility because it’s just unbearably hot and humid in there,” regular pickleball player Daniel Rice said.

WDAY

Cass County Commission passes 2026 budget, discusses struggles of north Fargo senior center

By: Melissa Van Der Stad

There was little discussion from members of the public during the hearing of next years’ budget for Cass County, but the lone resident who spoke garnered significant support from elected officials.

WDAY

Commission votes to move Downtown Engagement Center

By: Melissa Van Der Stad

Residents react as Fargo leaders weigh future of homeless services; 3 locations proposed for new center

WDAY

Few residents speak during public hearing for Fargo's 2026 budget

By: Melissa Van Der Stad

“It’s going to be painful for everybody,” resident Christopher Coen said of spending cuts proposed for 2026. “Let's spread it out a bit so we don’t damage any one thing too much.”

WDAY

Fargo committee ranks its favorite proposals for new convention center

By: Melissa Van Der Stad

But most Fargo city commissioners on convention center committee abstain from ranking proposals.