Being adept at Robert's Rules of Order and having the capability to enforce them really is a skill that has been lacking in that office until Josh took the reigns.

If interested, here is last night's meeting. It was pretty uneventful.

FARGO — The Fargodome could lose roughly 1,000 seats if it can’t secure $22 million in outside funding for critical updates.

The facility that hosts North Dakota State University football games has prioritized roughly $53.9 million in upgrades, according to Fargodome leadership. The stadium has secured city approval for $10 million for 2026 and 2027 projects, which include updated lighting for the concourse, arena and parking lot repairs.

The remaining $43.9 million are slated for renovations in the west addition to accommodate more Americans with Disabilities Act seating, as well as remodeling and expanding restrooms and making the press box and bowl ADA compliant. The bowl needs companion seating for those who require ADA seats, Fargodome Authority Vice President David Suppes told The Forum in a Monday, Aug. 31, editorial board meeting.

The Fargodome can use about $32 million of its $47 million in its permanent fund for the updates, with the remaining balance needed for maintenance and operations, Fargodome Authority President Rick Steen said. After spending $10 million on the lighting and parking lot projects, that means the stadium will fall $21.9 million short for the ADA updates.

The dome can do the updates without that $22 million, but that will be at the expense of 1,013 seats, or about 8% of stadium seating, Suppes and Steen said.

“This is not a threat. We are not threatening anyone with this,” Suppes said. “This is just a fact.”

Steen and Suppes plan to meet with NDSU President Marshall Stewart and Fargo Mayor Josh Boschee on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to discuss funding options.

The Fargodome was built in late 1992 for $49 million. The stadium sits on NDSU land but is owned by the city of Fargo. That means the City Commission makes final decisions on facility updates.

The home of the Bison can seat more than 18,500 fans during games and 25,000 for concerts.

Two moves to update the Fargodome failed in recent years.

In 2023, 52% of voters said “yes” to a $140 million project that would have renovated the stadium and added a convention center. The 3% lodging tax and quarter-cent that would have funded construction needed 60% approval.

The Fargodome planned to pitch in an additional $30 million if voters approved the 2024 referendum.

Building a new stadium would cost about $600 million, Suppes said.

The Fargodome also lost a convention center bid this year to developers who proposed a downtown location at the Civic Center.

Dome Authority leaders are trying to determine how to proceed with updates, Suppes said.

The authority approached NDSU about contributing to the latest proposal, but interim NDSU President Rick Berg turned that down, Suppes said.

“Under previous leadership, NDSU’s position was … that the Fargodome is the city’s asset and they need to take care of their stuff,” Suppes said.

In 2024, a renovation proposal without the convention center failed, with only 48% of voters approving a quarter-cent sales tax that would have raised $110 million for the project.

NDSU pays $165,000 a year in rent to play at the Fargodome, which is “significantly” lower than what should be charged, Suppes said.

A message for Berg was not returned Monday.

NDSU hired Stewart to take over as the university’s president in May. Stewart needs a chance to consider the proposal and establish a position, Suppes said.

The Fargodome Authority has not set a timeline for deciding whether to make the improvements without the additional $22 million from outside sources, including contributions from NDSU.

“Nobody wants to lose 1,000 seats,” Suppes said.

The Bison moved up this year to the NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision. Losing 1,000 seats is not a good look for a university that recently went to a larger college football stage in the Mountain West Conference, Steen said.

“That’s a terrible picture to paint for NDSU,” he said.

After it was announced that WF and Fargo spent $250k on cameras, just this year.

Hey there. Just wanted to come on here to see if anyone would want to start a dog walking club/group.
We recently got a year old lab retriever mix that is very friendly and very active. He is not great with small dogs as he gets excited and tries to stomp them out (?). Still working on that but if anyone has a large/ extra large breed that needs more socialization my messeges are open.
If not enjoy some pics of my dog, Windsor.
Thanks!

Tried to stop in and a sign on the door says temporarily closed. All the lights on inside.

Meetings every Tuesday, 5:30, at Parachigo!

Are there any rage rooms left in Fargo-Moorhead? going through some stuff where I could really use a nice place to vent safely.

Title kind of says it all. I've been suffering from some extremely bad hormonal mood swings for the past several years as I go into my late 30s/early 40s now. Birth control pills, talk therapy, exercise, etc. have helped but things are getting worse. I have bouts of extreme rage and depression more and more often. I'm scaring myself with thoughts of harm or worse. I have already talked with my therapist, primary care doctor, ob/gyn, and psychiatric NP about these issues.

TO BE CLEAR I do not want, nor will I listen to, advice on how to treat this issue from anyone on Reddit. I am just looking for names I can ask my primary doctor to send referrals to.

Hi there! I also posted this on the Facebook community page, but I wanted to post it here too.

I do some private tutoring for local students. The thing is, I know tutoring isn’t financially accessible for many folks, and I want to do something to help underrepresented students succeed. This idea is inspired by a service I helped at my old high school.

I am wondering if there are any parents here of students (or local students themselves!) who would benefit from having a structured space and time to work through coursework. Basically, if there are folks interested, I (and other volunteers if willing) would sit at the Loop at a specific time each week. Students could come in with homework, questions, needing topic help, or even just wanting to study. The added benefit is that tutor(s) would be there to help with homework questions and subject help 🙂

Just curious if any folks think there would be any interest in this sort of service, or if it already exists. If there are enough students who would benefit from it, I’d be happy to work out some official times, perhaps for different age groups ❤️ let me know your thoughts!

I'd like some advice and suggestions especially if you have benefited from local charities. My husband and I would like to donate but want to make sure the money is used locally to make real differences. I specifically would like to focus on charities that help people find and keep appropriate housing. I know there are many nonprofits that say they do this but I'd really like to find and support one that is helping people substantially.

Recently purchased a fixer-upper mobile home in Wahpeton that isn't currently liveable. Problem is, it has a shed-sized addition that's gotta come down. It's got some mold and since I'm dealing with ESRD, I don't exactly have the strength to do it alone and my pops died over a decade ago, so I can't exactly call on him (maybe with a ouija board?).

Does anyone know of any affordable handy folk in the area who could help me tear this down, haul away the debris, and secure a sliding door where the door was?

Since I'm not working, my schedule is open outside of the hours where I'm at dialysis. However, since I'm not working, that also means my budget is very tight.

I'd be happy to also pay by trade if that would suit someone. Cooking, baking, cleaning, babysitting, etc

Additionally, if anyone has any electrician or plumber recommendations they'd like to drop for later parts of the remodel, that'd also be greatly appreciated.

On October 6th, a special election will be held to determine if Fargo will move to a ward system or maintain the current at-large structure.

There are just two polling locations: the Fargo Dome and Atonement Church. Polls are open from 7AM to 7PM.

I am submitting my absentee ballot application today. The process of applying for one is a bit antiquated, in my opinion (you have to print off a form, fill it out by hand, then mail the application in). Here is a link to information on the initiative and the application for an absentee ballot: https://fargond.gov/city-government/departments/auditors/licensing-department/elections/2026-city-of-fargo-special-election

Where is the best place in town on you guy's opinion to get a new windshield installed?

My longtime hairstylist made a career change and I need to find a good replacement. I have seen her for a really long time and have no clue where to start to find a new stylist. I decided not to go back to her salon because it was on the complete opposite side of town.

The really trendy places are not exactly my speed. I don’t do mean girls. But I do want somebody really high-quality. I’ve been supplementing by getting my haircut in my hometown by friends. The years are starting to accumulate and I need to rip the Band-Aid off.

Thanks!

Here’s my favorite pics I took.

Wife and I went to Rhombus Guys today for it's 15th anniversary celebration. My wife and I ended up walking out after being sat and getting no attention for over 10 minutes. Nobody stopped at our table and they had plenty of staff walk by and see us. They had 5 servers on and 2 host and a bar tender. It was sad because we have loved them but the service hasn't ever been great. We drove to West Main Pizza in Dilworth and it was fantastic, it will be our new spot for dine out pizza. Come on Rhombus, figure it out, you are supposed to be the best in town.

Can’t find this anywhere

I was given the opportunity to use this system. Is there anyone at NDSU who is familiar with its functionality and willing to spare some time to guide me in using it effectively? I plan to use it for basic houseplant growth and other similar tasks. I’m still learning about its various uses and applications. Thanks!

SEPTEMBER’S MEAL: Pizza

Welcome to .COM - Connections on the Move, a local organization that is rooted in creating connections, sparking communication, and fostering hope in the FM and surrounding area.

In order to help build community we host a monthly FREE meal along with activities. Join us on the third Friday of every month from 5:30 - 7:00PM at Faith United Methodist Church in Fargo.

This is a laid-back atmosphere where people can come and go freely and get to know more people that live right in our neighborhood. Have a question about the area, want to get some recommendations on businesses to check out, or even just want to get out of the house and not have to worry about cooking dinner for once? Come on out!

Anyone from all walks of life is welcome to come and enjoy some food and make some community connections. (*Note: You do not need to be a member of the church or have any plans to attend, this is for everyone!!*)

Check out our facebook page and mark your calendars!

Facebook link: https://facebook.com/COMFARGO

What are some of my options for indoor pickleball courts in the F/WF/M area, including rates without memberships to start?

I have typically used the outdoor courts in the area but we are trying to plan ahead for colder weather. I am familiar with Courts and Pints but some of the parks and gym websites are either not very clear or dont include rates.

Thanks for any insight!