This week on Rocky’s Downtown Hour, host Rocky Schneider steps away from finger-pointing and fear to spark a deeper conversation about community, belonging, and how we move forward together after tragedy. In the wake of Fargo’s first homicide of the year, Rocky is joined by two of downtown’s most influential voices — Frederick Edwards Jr. of Umoja, Inc. and Joe Burgum of Folkways — for an honest, heart-centered dialogue.
Together, they explore what it means to create safe, vibrant “third spaces” for young people, how to humanize victims beyond the headlines, and why joy and connection are essential to healing. From the buzz of the Red River Market to late-night teenage hangouts, the trio tackles questions of safety, perception, and collective responsibility — all while celebrating the resilience, creativity, and unique magic of Fargo’s downtown.
This episode blends tough truths with hopeful solutions, calling on every listener to be a better neighbor, reclaim joy in everyday moments, and help build a community where everyone feels they belong.