Horace Mann School Demolition Begins | Fargo News

Demolition began Monday, June 29, 2026, at Horace Mann Elementary—the oldest school in Fargo Public Schools—making way for a $45 million replacement opening fall 2028. Crowds gathered, many former students and neighbors emotional as the century-old building came down. Principal Ostrom felt bittersweet, neighbors like Karen Blake and Kelly Binfet acknowledged its legacy while embracing the future. Some criticized the lack of material recycling due to tight timelines, though the district emphasized the schedule. Debris removal will take seven weeks, and the public can take free bricks from the old school on July 6. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e910c981c85e0ac