Timeline

A timeline of events that have occurred in the world of Fargo

2006

 * Lester Nygaard is harrassed by Sam Hess and his sons, resulting in his nose being broken. While at the hospital, he meets Lorne Malvo, who offers to kill Sam upon hearing the story. Lester is confused by this but goes along with it. Later that day, Lorne kills Sam by throwing a knife into the back of his head at a strip club.
 * Mr. Numbers and Mr. Wrench are sent to Bemidji by the Fargo Crime Syndicate to discover who killed Hess and kill those responsible. Their search leads to Lester Nygaard, who gives up Lorne's name after being tortured. They obtain a file of information on Lorne from a local contact in the police.

2007

 * Lester Nygaard is awarded the Salesman of the Year award in Las Vegas, Nevada. While at a bar, he spots Lorne Malvo sitting with three other people. After Lester confronts him in an elevator, Lorne kills his three acquaintances. When Lorne requests his assistance in disposing of the bodies, Lester smacks him in the back of the head with his trophy and runs away.