EPISODE 55: Science Museum Momentum, Convention Center Update & Local Candidate Conversations

On Episode 55 of Rocky’s Downtown Hour, Rocky discusses major downtown-related decisions from the Fargo City Commission, including the unanimous vote to move forward with the Science Museum opportunity at the Mid-America Steel site and the ongoing convention center discussion. Rocky also highlights Senator Hoeven’s support for EPA brownfield funding, the importance of redevelopment along Fargo’s riverfront, and the June 22 decision timeline for the convention center location. He closes the opening segment with a reminder that Fargo’s local election is June 9 and encourages listeners to get informed and vote. This episode features: 🗳️ Senator Josh Boschee, who represents District 44, including Downtown Fargo and north Fargo, and is running for Mayor of Fargo. Rocky and Josh discuss public service, downtown’s role in the city, public safety, housing, growth, and leadership. 🌳 Zoe Absey, current Fargo Park Board member, joining for a conversation about public service, the role of parks in connecting the whole community, why downtown is part of Fargo’s shared success, and what Fargo Parks is doing for young people beyond organized sports. 🌿 Joe Deutsch, longtime Fargo Park Board member and candidate for re-election. Rocky and Joe discuss his years of service, experience on the Park Board, parks as quality-of-life infrastructure, downtown’s connection to Fargo parks, and his vision for the future. Recorded: May 29, 2026 Host: Rocky Schneider, Executive Director of the Downtown Community Partnership Listen live: Fridays at 11:06 AM on WDAY Radio, 970 AM / 93.1 FM #DowntownFargo #RockysDowntownHour #FargoND #FargoElection #JoshBoschee #ZoeAbsey #JoeDeutsch #FargoParks #MidAmericaSteel #ConventionCenter #DCP