Summary
Fargo is moving toward a new convention center built with a private partner. The two top-ranked proposers, Brewhalla and EPAC, will now go through financial due diligence before any deal is signed.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
No dollar figure yet — costs will come out of the due diligence review with the two finalists.
Residents could gain a major events venue and the economic activity it brings downtown.
Brühalla-area proponents lost the anchor development; critics note the county and school district were excluded from the TIF conversation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Jun 22, 2026
After 18 months of process and a Baker Tilly financial review, the commission chose the downtown Civic Center site over the Brühalla site, 4-1. The decision ties up the Riverfront TIF for downtown, avoids a $2 million demolition, and rules out Kolpack's idea of a future performing arts center at the Civic Center.
City Commission - Apr 27, 2026
Fargo is moving toward a new convention center built with a private partner. The two top-ranked proposers, Brewhalla and EPAC, will now go through financial due diligence before any deal is signed.
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