Episode #2 - Where Your Trash Really Goes (And Why It Matters) with Solid Waste

Episode #4 - Keeping You on the Move with MATBUS

In the fourth episode of the Fargo365 Podcast, we sit down with MATBUS Assistant Director Cole Swingen and MATBUS Assistant Transit Director Jordan Smith for an inside look at the transit system connecting Fargo and Moorhead across state lines. From route planning to cross-river coordination, MATBUS keeps the region moving by delivering reliable public transportation to one shared community. Later in the episode, we sit down with Fixed Route Dispatcher Andrew Almer, who shares what it's like to be on the front lines of managing transit dispatch.

Episode #3 - Leading From The Middle with City Administration

In the third episode of the Fargo365 Podcast, we sit down with City Administrator Michael Redlinger and Assistant City Administrator Brenda Derrig for an inside look at the office that keeps Fargo's day-to-day operations running smoothly and its long-term vision on track. From fielding resident concerns to aligning department goals with commission priorities, City Administration works behind the scenes to provide consistency, coordination and strategic direction across every corner of Fargo. Michael explores what it means to lead from the middle, how Fargo collaborates with neighboring communities on regional challenges and the work underway to prepare Fargo for the growth and demands ahead.

Episode #2 - Where Your Trash Really Goes (And Why It Matters) with Solid Waste

In the second episode of the Fargo365 Podcast, we sit down with Scott Olson and Dustin Halsne from Fargo’s Solid Waste Department for an up-close look at what happens after pickup day and how one of Fargo's most visible services operates behind the scenes. From the moment your bin is emptied at the curb to the time your trash reaches the landfill, a coordinated team works daily to manage collection routes, process waste and keep Fargo clean. This episode explores the operations that keep trucks moving on schedule, the systems in place to handle increasing demand and the projects shaping the future of waste management across the community.

Episode #1 - Turning on the Tap with Water Treatment

In the debut episode of the Fargo 365 Podcast, we sit down with Dan Portlock and Matt Hager from Fargo’s Water Treatment Department for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Fargo’s most essential services. From the moment water leaves the river to the time it reaches homes and businesses, a dedicated team is working around the clock to ensure it is safe, reliable and ready when you turn on the tap. This episode explores the daily operations that keep the system running 24/7, the rigorous testing and monitoring that protect public health and the coordination required to serve a growing community.