Top two convention center sites advanced by Fargo City Commission for financial vetting

Commission advances 2 convention center proposals, not 1, for final vetting

After a committee made a Brewhalla proposal its No. 1 choice, the Fargo City Commission voted to send it and a downtown Civic Center proposal forward.

Top two convention center sites advanced by Fargo City Commission for financial vetting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City commissioners vote four to one to move forward with full financial vetting of the top two convention center sites including Brewhalla and Fargo Civic Center. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the sole vote against the motion and says there is no rush for the process. The top four sites were ranked and selected by the Fargo Convention Center Committee. The committee started its work in January 2025 after voters approv…

Fargo City Commission votes to allow city to vet Brewhalla & Civic Center convention center proposals

FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo City Commission voted to vet the Brewhalla and Civic Center convention center proposals and bring the results to the May 26 Commission meeting. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the only no vote. Deputy Mayor Denise Kolpack proposed the motion to use city resources like the city attorney’s office and outside resources to look over the top two proposals. “I believe we do not yet have an apples to apples financial compari…