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Fargo founding
Settlers staked claims where the railroad would cross the Red River.
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First Mayor
Captain George Egbert became Farrgo's first mayor. He was also the first sheriff. https://library.ndsu.edu/fargo-history/?q=content/george-egbert -
Fargo fire
A fire destroyed many businesses in downtown Fargo
https://library.ndsu.edu/fargo-history/?q=content/fire-1893 -
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Tornado
A tornado hit Fargo in 1957, killing 10 and injuring 100. https://library.ndsu.edu/fargo-history/?q=content/1957-tornado
