During a recent government meeting, Fargo officials discussed several key initiatives aimed at engaging youth and addressing community concerns. Commissioner Kolpak announced the upcoming \"Impact Fargo 2024,\" an all-day event scheduled for October 29th at City Hall, designed to empower high school students to address issues affecting their community. The event will run from 9 AM to 4 PM, and interested students can find more information on the city’s website.

Additionally, the Fargo Youth Initiative is accepting applications for new members until November 15th, encouraging high school students to participate in civic activities. Discussions also touched on enhancing youth representation in local governance, with plans to systematically involve students in various issues.

The meeting also featured a poignant resident comment from Olivia Fisher, who expressed deep concern over the city’s perceived inaction regarding the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Fisher criticized city leaders for not taking a stronger stance, highlighting incidents of racism and violence against the Arab community in Fargo. She urged officials to acknowledge the fears of local Arab residents and called for meaningful action to support the Palestinian community.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to youth engagement while also revealing significant community tensions regarding international issues and local responses.