In this sizzling summer edition of Rocky’s Downtown Hour, Rocky kicks things off with barbecue and beats, previewing the iconic Happy Harry’s Ribfest — a four-day feast of ribs, music, and family fun hosted at the FargoDome. Guest Sarah Dykema from the FargoDome shares juicy details on the lineup, from Montgomery Gentry and Smash Mouth to bounce houses and deep-fried everything (Twinkies, Oreos... you name it!).
But it’s not all sauce and sunshine — Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski joins the second half for a candid conversation on downtown safety, homelessness, and new innovations in policing, including electric trikes, e-bikes, and real-time surveillance technology. With added officers on the way and ordinance updates in motion, downtown’s public safety gets a powerful upgrade.
Finally, Ashley Grooms from Interstate Parking jumps in to tackle Fargo’s parking myths. Turns out, downtown’s ramps are underused and safer than you think. Plus, new tech upgrades and better signage are on the horizon.