The FM Gazette Blog
13 Places to Go Sledding in Fargo-Moorhead
Every park-district sledding hill in Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead - with free sleds in Fargo, warming houses, hill rules, and the cold cutoff.
When Does Fargo Get Its First Snow?
Fargo's first measurable snow usually comes around Nov. 4, and the first inch around Nov. 11 - but some years it's mid-October. What the official record says.
Leaf Pickup in Fargo-Moorhead: Who Picks Up, Who Doesn't
Fargo picks up leaves in the fall, West Fargo never does, and Moorhead won't take plastic bags. How each city handles your leaves this year.
Voting in Fargo vs. Moorhead: What's Different on Nov. 3
North Dakota has no voter registration; Minnesota lets you register at the polls. How voting works on each side of the river, and Moorhead's Oct. 13 deadline.
Getting Ready for Winter in Fargo-Moorhead: A Checklist
Pipes, block heaters, frostbite, and early ice: a short, sourced checklist for the first cold snap in Fargo-Moorhead - with the numbers that matter.
Downtown Fargo's 2 a.m. Parking Rule, Explained
Downtown Fargo bans street parking from 2 to 7 a.m. every night - but only on one side of the grid. Which side, where it applies, and where to park free.
Cleaning Out the Garage? Where Old Paint and Electronics Go
Paint, chemicals, batteries, TVs, and glass don't go in the curbside bin. Where each one goes in Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead, with October's Saturday hours.
Property Taxes Are Due Oct. 15 in Fargo and Moorhead
Second-half property taxes are due Thursday, Oct. 15 in both Cass and Clay counties. What's due, what late costs, and how to pay on time.
West Acres Chick-fil-A Lobby Renovations Cause Congestion
8/14/2026 - Lobby Renovations Cause Extra Congestion