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The Ramspondents is a digital news group comprised of students and faculty from the Colorado State Journalism and Mass Communication Department. We cover issues pertaining to public life and public safety in Fort Collins.
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The Ramspondents' Newsletter
The Ramspondents is a learning lab for CSU journalism students who cover public life and safety in Fort Collins
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Fort Collins City Council Meeting Tonight at 6 p.m.

Reporter Bridget Killion will be posting live updates.

Follow along on this thread to stay informed.
October 6, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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The news isn’t always pretty, but ignoring it won’t make it better. Usually, symptoms just get worse. #NewsEngagementDay @aejmc.bsky.social
October 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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The Ramspondents will provide live coverage on Fort Collins city council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. Updates on the meeting in the thread below.

A livestream by FCTV can be accessed here:
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April 21, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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The Ramspondents will provide live coverage on Fort Collins city council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. Updates on the meeting in the thread below.

A livestream by FCTV can be accessed here:
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5:00 PM
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April 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Do you think fast food prices are higher on campus?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Jy4eWp/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Yes
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Jy4eWp/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">No

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March 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Julie Pignataro is seeking to work with the state to prohibit animal research facilities.
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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The police Chief Swoboda speaks in public comment follow-ups about current ICE worries. He encourages residents utilize calls for service.
February 4, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Local residents shift the public comment discussions to the concerning topics of ICE and Flock Cameras.
February 4, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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In tonight's Fort Collins City Council meeting, public comments are keeping a theme of advocating for dogs and cats impacted by animal welfare violations at a research facility.
February 4, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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Fort Collins city council is meeting tonight at 6 p.m. for its bi-monthly regular meeting. The Ramspondents will provide live coverage throughout the meeting in the thread below.

A livestream by FCTV can be accessed here: reflect-vod-fcgov.cablecast.tv/CablecastPub...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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The November 18th, 2025 Fort Collins City Council Regular Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. MDT. You can view live updates for this meeting in the thread under this post.
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Election Season: The unoffical results are in! Take a look at who has won their Fort Collins races. Click the link below for more.
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#foco #fortcollins #localelections #elections #Larimercounty
Election 2025: The (unofficial) results are in for mayor, council, ballot initiatives
Emily Francis wins mayoral race while Chris Conway, Amy Hoeven and Josh Fudge win seats on city council
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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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A new park has been opened in southeast Fort Collins. Click the link below to find out more.
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#foco #fortcollins #openspaces #noco
Tailwinds Park opens in Southeast Fort Collins
The park, next door to Bacon Elementary, features a small rock amphitheater that the school will use for fifth-grade graduation
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November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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A local Fort Collins gym opens with a focus on building local community for women in the gym. Click the story below for more.
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#fortcollins #foco #noco #larimercounty
Women’s Bodybuilding Club builds strength and community
Two local gym professionals band together to create a local community for women in the gym
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November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Fort Collins trail earns a honor in trail construction. See the story below for more.
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#fortcollins #naturalareas #outdoors #baytobay #northerncolorado
Bay to Bay Trail wins Golden McLeod Award
Construction of the trail, proved to be difficult, earns top honor
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November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Fort Collins looks to focus on affordable housing after the election. Read more about what candidates think about this issue below.
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#fortcollins #foco #northerncolorado #csu #csurams #localpolitics #election
Analysis: Affordable housing is at the center of this election: Here’s what candidates propose
As the financial burden of housing in Fort Collins gets heavier, mayoral and council candidates are proposing a wide range of solutions
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November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Denver's staple ice cream shop High Point Creamery has opened up a new location in the Campus West area of Fort Collins. Learn more here: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/fort-colli...
#fortcollins #foco #foconews #news #noco #northerncolorado #colorado #icecream #buisness
Fort Collins’ newest ice cream shop looks to churn up some business in the Campus West area
The Denver staple has made its way to Fort Collins and has brought its distinctive flavors with it.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The cities of Fort Collins and Loveland have jointly operated the Northern Colorado Regional Airport since 1963. Recently, both cities’ councils have moved away from the current airport governance to a new authority. Learn more here: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/northern-c...
#fortcollins #aviation
Northern Colorado Airport Officially Moves to a New Form of Governance.
Collaboration between Loveland and Fort Collins results in new ideas for the regional airport.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Northern Colorado Power Supplier Plans on increasing rates amid rising costs of production. Learn more here: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/northern-c...
#foco #fortcollins #fortcollinsnews #power #noco #northerncolorado #risingcosts #colorado #foconews
Northern Colorado Power Supplier Plans on Increasing Rates Amid Rising Costs of Production
New projects for the Platte River Power Authority company are costing the company more than initially expected
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November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Cameron Duke, one of the voices on Youtube’s MinuteEarth discussed his passion for biology and background in writing in a recent interview with The Ramspondents. Learn more here: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/artist-of-...
#fortcollins #foco #theramspondents #colorado
Artist of the Week: Cameron Duke, The 500-Word Scientist
Cameron Duke, one of the voices on Youtube’s multi-million subscriber channel, MinuteEarth talks about his passion for biology and background in writing.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The November 3rd, 2025 Fort Collins City Council Regular Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. MDT. You can view live updates for this meeting in the thread under this post.
#fortcollins #fortcollinsgov #localpolitics
November 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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ASCSU hosts mayoral candidates for a discussion with students. See below for more details.
#fortcollins #foco #northerncolorado #csu #csurams #localpolitics #election
Mayoral Candidates Engage With Colorado State University Student Body in Roundtable Discussion
The Associated Students of Colorado State University host mayoral candidates for a personal conversation surrounding local governmental policy.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Fort Collins is adjusting their utility peak hours. Click the link below for more.
#focolife #foco #utilities #northerncolorado #theramspondents
Shifting peak hours in Fort Collins: What’s changing and why.
Fort Collins Utilities has adjusted their peak hours window. This change went into effect on Oct. 1 switching the peak hours period to 5-9pm. The main goals and reasons behind this are to align…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Artist of the week: Robert Klose and his layered plywood art. Click the link below for more details.
#foco #localart #ramspondents #focolife
Artist of the Week: Robert Klose
Local Fort Collins artist Robert Klose is creating unique layered plywood art, described by him as topography art, that mixes physical and digital realities. With each part of his artistic process…
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November 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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See below for an interview with Fort Collins local band Ballpark.
#foco #localmusic #northerncolorado #theramspondents
Ballpark! brings "progressive pop" sound to new EP "Songs From the Blue Shed"
The five-piece band has found their sound, but what comes next?
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November 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM