West Fargo Public Library and Cass County Extension partner to offer Healthwise for Women series

The West Fargo Public Library is partnering with NDSU Extension/Cass County to provide three health-related women’s programs 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 16, and 23.

During the April 9 event, attendees will learn about skin cancer and sun safety, includin...

West Fargo Public Library celebrates National Library Week with “Food for Fines”

The West Fargo Public Library is celebrating National Library Week April 7-13 by offering “Food for Fines” to patrons. For each non-perishable item brought to the library during this week, patrons may receive up to $2 in fine forgivene...

West Fargo Police Department Coffee with a Cop to feature K9 Unit

Join the West Fargo Police Department for Coffee with a Cop at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at Sheyenne Crossings (225 13th Ave. E., West Fargo). Sgt. Pete Nielsen and the new K9 Macho from the West Fargo Police Department will discus the duties of the K9...

City of West Fargo to host first ever West Fargo Street Fair June 8

(West Fargo, N.D. – March 11, 2019) The City of West Fargo is excited to announce the inaugural West Fargo Street Fair. The event will take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, on Sheyenne Street in downtown West Fargo and will featur...

City of West Fargo presents City Government Career Day for Liberty and Cheney Middle Schools student

In the spirit of Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day, the City of West Fargo is excited to announce the first City Government Career Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the West Fargo Public Library. This event is free and open to any ...

Encore Art Exhibit continues with photography by Jon Solinger

The West Fargo Public Library’s Encore Art Exhibit series continues this winter season with Working Land, photography by Jon Solinger. The exhibit will be on view at the West Fargo Public Library through April 16. The exhibit is located in the second leve...

City of West Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools offering opportunities to hear from legislators

The City of West Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools would like to invite residents to a series of legislative community forums this spring. The events will be held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, March 9 and April 13, in the West Fargo City Hall Commi...

From West Fargo Pioneer: Convention center study moves forward

The city, Red River Valley Fairgrounds and Fargo Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau will move forward with a study to determine if a convention center in West Fargo would be possible and how much it might cost.

The West Fargo City Commission app...

From West Fargo Pioneer: WF creates liquor control board, revamps liquor laws

A five-member liquor control board will now help approve, deny and regulate liquor licenses in the city of West Fargo.

The City Commission approved Monday, March 18, the first reading of a new ordinance that would create a liquor control board that will in...

City of West Fargo presents City Government Career Day for Liberty and Cheney Middle Schools student

In the spirit of Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day, the City of West Fargo is excited to announce the first City Government Career Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the West Fargo Public Library. This event is free and open to any ...

From West Fargo Pioneer: Stockmen's Vet re-branding, moving

Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic, formerly known as the Stockmen's Supply Veterinary Clinic, is reopening under a new name at a new location just four blocks away.

Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic, at 214 12th St NW in West Fargo hosted a grand opening on Marc...

From West Fargo Pioneer: Jordahl Custom Homes opens its new home in West Fargo

Jordahl Custom Homes opened the doors at its new location Monday, March 4.

The state-of-the-art design center at 2832 Sheyenne St. will allow clients to browse a wider selection of options for new construction and remodeling, company President Rob Jordahl ...

From West Fargo Pioneer: Talula brings more retail to West Fargo

While West Fargo neighborhoods continue to fill in at a rapid pace, the city's neighborhood retail sector is much slower to grow. But, Talula, a women's retail shop across from Costco at 835 23rd Ave. E., Suite 204, and the neighboring Olive Street shoe s...

From EPIC Companies: Future of West Fargo showcase film

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From West Fargo Pioneer: West Fargo to get Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise

North Dakota's first Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise is expected to open here this spring at 816 24th Ave. E., just south of Costco and west of McDonald's.

Nothing Bundt Cakes offers 8- and 10-inch Bundt cakes, tiered Bundt cakes, miniature "Bundtlets&q...

City of West Fargo and Epic Companies to provide peek at downtown redevelopment progress Feb. 27

The City of West Fargo and Epic Companies will be providing tours of Pioneer Place and announcing future commercial tenants Feb. 27. Attendees should meet at Sandy’s Donuts and Coffee Shop at 8:30 a.m. to enjoy some coffee and doughnuts before beginning t...

City of West Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools offering opportunities to hear from legislators

The City of West Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools would like to invite residents to a series of legislative community forums this spring. The events will be held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, March 9 and April 13, in the West Fargo City Hall Commi...

City of West Fargo named a 2018 Best Small City in America by WalletHub

The City of West Fargo was recently named the 10th best small city to live in America by Wallet Hub, a website dedicated to helping people manage finances. Wallet Hub compared more than 1,200 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based o...

Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities

City of West Fargo to hold downtown Sheyenne St reconstruction public input meeting Tuesday, Jan 22

The City of West Fargo invites the public to attend an input meeting 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Arthur W. Jones VFW Post 7564 (444 Sheyenne St. West Fargo). The input meeting will provide residents with an opportunity to discuss proposed street ...

Commission President Dardis declares Dec. 12 "Celebrate West Fargo Schools" Day

Celebrate West Fargo Schools Proclamation

WHEREAS, the students of our schools are the future leaders of our world; and

WHEREAS, the West Fargo Public School District prepares all students with the knowledge and skills to be compassionate,...

From Cass County Government: Information for rural neighborhoods and sandbagging volunteer

Cass County to host public information meetings for rural neighborhoods regarding flood prevention activities

Cass County Government will host three public information meetings to discuss initial flood prevention activities planned for rural neighborhoods....

CONTEST TIME: West Fargo Fire Department awarding prizes for those who clear neighborhood hydrants

Contest time: With this year's recent snow, the West Fargo Fire Department has seen many hydrants completely covered in snow. This is a safety hazard since it takes extra time to clear during a fire emergency. Visit the West Fargo Fire Department Facebook...

City of West Fargo presents City Government Career Day for Liberty and Cheney Middle Schools student

In the spirit of Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day, the City of West Fargo is excited to announce the first City Government Career Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the West Fargo Public Library. This event is free and open to any ...

From West Fargo Pioneer: WF creates liquor control board, revamps liquor laws

A five-member liquor control board will now help approve, deny and regulate liquor licenses in the city of West Fargo.

The City Commission approved Monday, March 18, the first reading of a new ordinance that would create a liquor control board that will in...

From West Fargo Pioneer: West Fargo to get Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise

North Dakota's first Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise is expected to open here this spring at 816 24th Ave. E., just south of Costco and west of McDonald's.

Nothing Bundt Cakes offers 8- and 10-inch Bundt cakes, tiered Bundt cakes, miniature "Bundtlets&q...

West Fargo Public Library and Cass County Extension partner to offer Healthwise for Women series

The West Fargo Public Library is partnering with NDSU Extension/Cass County to provide three health-related women’s programs 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 16, and 23.

During the April 9 event, attendees will learn about skin cancer and sun safety...

West Fargo Public Library celebrates National Library Week with “Food for Fines”

The West Fargo Public Library is celebrating National Library Week April 7-13 by offering “Food for Fines” to patrons. For each non-perishable item brought to the library during this week, patrons may receive up to $2 in fine forgiveness for late, lost or...

West Fargo Public Library hosts photographer Jon Solinger for a Meet the Artist Event

Due to winter weather conditions, the West Fargo Public Library has rescheduled the Meet the Artist event with photographer Jon Solinger that was scheduled March 10, 2019, to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7.

Jon’s exhibit Working Land refers to two fac...

West Fargo Public Library helps residents get online with new mobile hotspot lending program

The West Fargo Public Library is helping residents connect to the internet at home and on the go with a new mobile Wi-Fi hotspot lending program, WiFi GO. Library cardholders can now check out a hotspot to connect their smartphone, tablet or laptop and ge...

West Fargo Police Department officers become department’s first-ever Medal of Valor recipient

 During the West Fargo Police Department’s annual awards banquet April 9, 2019, patrol Officers David Todd and Brock Ackerman became the first officers in the history of the department to receive the Medal of Valor, which is awarded to ...

City of West Fargo implements road restrictions April 4

The City of West Fargo has announced that spring road restrictions for commercial motor vehicles will be put in place Thursday, April 4, 2019. The West Fargo Municipal Code calls for reduced allowable weights on streets under City of West Fargo jurisdicti...

West Fargo Police Department arrests two

At 8:14 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2019, the West Fargo Police Department was dispatched to Menards on a report of shoplifting in progress. Before arrival officers were told a male suspect had run out the back of the store to the lumber yard. Officers arrive...

From West Fargo Pioneer: WF creates liquor control board, revamps liquor laws

A five-member liquor control board will now help approve, deny and regulate liquor licenses in the city of West Fargo.

The City Commission approved Monday, March 18, the first reading of a new ordinance that would create a liquor control board that will in...

West Fargo Police Department Coffee with a Cop to feature K9 Unit

Join the West Fargo Police Department for Coffee with a Cop at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at Sheyenne Crossings (225 13th Ave. E., West Fargo). Sgt. Pete Nielsen and the new K9 Macho from the West Fargo Police Department will discus the duties of the K9...

From West Fargo Pioneer: West Fargo's first cultural liaison officer shaping relations

West Fargo Police Officer Ryan Feltman's office door is always open.

But the office of the city's first Cultural Liaison Officer is not located at police headquarters, instead it's just inside the West Fargo Public Library.

Feltman, who officially began his...

City of West Fargo Good Friday closures and schedule changes

The City of West Fargo will close Friday, April 19, in observance of Good Friday. There will be no garbage collection Friday, April 19. To accommodate the holiday, Thursday and Friday garbage routes will be collected Thursday, April 18. Recycling will be ...

Public Works Director Chris Brungardt provides spring melt outlook

When it comes to spring melt and flood control in West Fargo, every spring is different. Recently, there has been an unexpected increase in flows of the Sheyenne River and other area rivers that is causing issues for our neighbors in rural Cass County. In...

City of West Fargo implements road restrictions April 4

The City of West Fargo has announced that spring road restrictions for commercial motor vehicles will be put in place Thursday, April 4, 2019. The West Fargo Municipal Code calls for reduced allowable weights on streets under City of West Fargo jurisdicti...

Survey reveals more than 40 percent of homeowners who dig this year will put themselves at risk

Survey reveals more than 40 percent of homeowners who plan to dig this year will put themselves and others at risk by not calling 811 before starting

Making a free call to 811 before digging for home improvement projects – including landscaping or installi...

Sump pumps must discharge outside beginning April 1

All sump pumps in West Fargo must have switched their sump pump discharge to outside beginning April 1, 2019. This regulation includes properties with sump pump variances for winter months. Properties found not in compliance with this ordinance will be no...

City of West Fargo issues declaration to enact emergency spring flood preparation plans

Today, City of West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis signed an official Emergency Declaration for the City of West Fargo to provide departments and agencies the ability to initiate appropriate actions to manage and recover from the potential impac...

From The Forum: Metro residents encouraged to help clear storm drains

In West Fargo, Public Works Director Chris Brungardt said Wednesday the city was about 75 percent done with clearing drains in the city, but they were still getting a lot of calls from residents.

"It's tough slogging," he said about reaching the ...

City of West Fargo suspends curbside branch collection for winter

The City of West Fargo has suspended curbside branch collection for the winter. Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1, residents and contractors can bring branches to the City of West Fargo’s Transfer Station at 1620 West Main Ave. during regular business hours inst...

City of West Fargo Good Friday closures and schedule changes

The City of West Fargo will close Friday, April 19, in observance of Good Friday. There will be no garbage collection Friday, April 19. To accommodate the holiday, Thursday and Friday garbage routes will be collected Thursday, April 18. Recycling will be ...

West Fargo Friday garbage and recycling route schedule changes

City of West Fargo Good Friday closures and schedule changes

The City of West Fargo will close Friday, April 19, in observance of Good Friday. There will be no garbage collection Friday, April 19. To accommodate the holiday, Thursday and Friday garbage rou...

City of West Fargo adjusting Transfer Station hours of operations

Starting the week of April 1, the Saturday hours of operations for the City of West Fargo Transfer Station will change to 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Monday through Friday hours will continue to be 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This change is due to an increased dem...

32nd Avenue W and Sheyenne Street Driving Lane Reductions Begin April 22

Beginning next week, the City of West Fargo Sheyenne Street reconstruction projects between Beaton Drive and 40th Avenue W. will encounter side street access changes at 24th Avenue W and 38th Avenues W. and reduced driving lanes through the 32nd Avenue W....

City of West Fargo Sheyenne Street segment 3 road closures start April 8

Next week, contractors for the third segment of the City of West Fargo Sheyenne Street project will start the last section of roadway reconstruction planned for the major arterial corridor.

Starting Monday, April 8, after 9 a.m., Sheyenne Street will fully...

City of West Fargo implements road restrictions April 4

The City of West Fargo has announced that spring road restrictions for commercial motor vehicles will be put in place Thursday, April 4, 2019. The West Fargo Municipal Code calls for reduced allowable weights on streets under City of West Fargo jurisdicti...

City of West Fargo changes Sheyenne Street segment 3 road closure plans

Due to the recent colder temperatures, the City of West Fargo is delaying the closure of Sheyenne Street from south of 32nd Avenue W. through 40th Avenue W. for at least one week. Once closed, traffic will be detoured west to Ninth Street W., north to 32n...

City of West Fargo Good Friday closures and schedule changes

The City of West Fargo will close Friday, April 19, in observance of Good Friday. There will be no garbage collection Friday, April 19. To accommodate the holiday, Thursday and Friday garbage routes will be collected Thursday, April 18. Recycling will be ...

West Fargo Police Department officers become department’s first-ever Medal of Valor recipient

During the West Fargo Police Department’s annual awards banquet April 9, 2019, patrol Officers David Todd and Brock Ackerman became the first officers in the history of the department to receive the Medal of Valor, which is awarded to sworn offi...

Public Works Director Chris Brungardt provides spring melt outlook

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, Update:

The ice is starting to move. We are anxiously watching but have not identified any issues yet. We did proactively remove some ice at the 32nd Avenue box and are closely watching 76th Avenue. 

The flows have peaked at Kindr...

Sump pumps must discharge outside beginning April 1

All sump pumps in West Fargo must have switched their sump pump discharge to outside beginning April 1, 2019. This regulation includes properties with sump pump variances for winter months. Properties found not in compliance with this ordinance will be no...

City of West Fargo adjusting Transfer Station hours of operations

Starting the week of April 1, the Saturday hours of operations for the City of West Fargo Transfer Station will change to 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Monday through Friday hours will continue to be 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This change is due to an increased dem...

City of West Fargo changes Sheyenne Street segment 3 road closure plans

Due to the recent colder temperatures, the City of West Fargo is delaying the closure of Sheyenne Street from south of 32nd Avenue W. through 40th Avenue W. for at least one week. Once closed, traffic will be detoured west to Ninth Street W., north to 32n...

City of West Fargo issues declaration to enact emergency spring flood preparation plans

Today, City of West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis signed an official Emergency Declaration for the City of West Fargo to provide departments and agencies the ability to initiate appropriate actions to manage and recover from the potential impac...

From Cass County Government: Information for rural neighborhoods and sandbagging volunteers

Cass County to host public information meetings for rural neighborhoods regarding flood prevention activities

Cass County Government will host three public information meetings to discuss initial flood prevention activities planned for rural neighborhoods....

From West Fargo Pioneer: City presents Career Day at Liberty and Cheney

In the spirit of Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day, the City of West Fargo is excited to announce the first City Government Career Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the West Fargo Public Library. This event is free and open to any ...

From West Fargo Pioneer: Convention center study moves forward

The city, Red River Valley Fairgrounds and Fargo Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau will move forward with a study to determine if a convention center in West Fargo would be possible and how much it might cost.

The West Fargo City Commission app...

West Fargo Police Department Coffee with a Cop to feature K9 Unit

Join the West Fargo Police Department for Coffee with a Cop at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at Sheyenne Crossings (225 13th Ave. E., West Fargo). Sgt. Pete Nielsen and the new K9 Macho from the West Fargo Police Department will discus the duties of the K9...

City of West Fargo presents City Government Career Day for Liberty and Cheney Middle Schools student

In the spirit of Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day, the City of West Fargo is excited to announce the first City Government Career Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the West Fargo Public Library. This event is free and open to any ...

From West Fargo Pioneer: Talula brings more retail to West Fargo

While West Fargo neighborhoods continue to fill in at a rapid pace, the city's neighborhood retail sector is much slower to grow. But, Talula, a women's retail shop across from Costco at 835 23rd Ave. E., Suite 204, and the neighboring Olive Street shoe s...

West Fargo Public Library hosts photographer Jon Solinger for a Meet the Artist Event

Due to winter weather conditions, the West Fargo Public Library has rescheduled the Meet the Artist event with photographer Jon Solinger that was scheduled March 10, 2019, to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7.

Jon’s exhibit Working Land refers to two fac...

From West Fargo Pioneer: West Fargo's first cultural liaison officer shaping relations

West Fargo Police Officer Ryan Feltman's office door is always open.

But the office of the city's first Cultural Liaison Officer is not located at police headquarters, instead it's just inside the West Fargo Public Library.

Feltman, who officially began his...

From West Fargo Pioneer: West Fargo to get Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise

North Dakota's first Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise is expected to open here this spring at 816 24th Ave. E., just south of Costco and west of McDonald's.

Nothing Bundt Cakes offers 8- and 10-inch Bundt cakes, tiered Bundt cakes, miniature "Bundtlets&q...

City of West Fargo and Epic Companies to provide peek at downtown redevelopment progress Feb. 27

The City of West Fargo and Epic Companies will be providing tours of Pioneer Place and announcing future commercial tenants Feb. 27. Attendees should meet at Sandy’s Donuts and Coffee Shop at 8:30 a.m. to enjoy some coffee and doughnuts before beginning t...

West Fargo Public Library helps residents get online with new mobile hotspot lending program

The West Fargo Public Library is helping residents connect to the internet at home and on the go with a new mobile Wi-Fi hotspot lending program, WiFi GO. Library cardholders can now check out a hotspot to connect their smartphone, tablet or laptop and ge...

Encore Art Exhibit continues with photography by Jon Solinger

The West Fargo Public Library’s Encore Art Exhibit series continues this winter season with Working Land, photography by Jon Solinger. The exhibit will be on view at the West Fargo Public Library through April 16. The exhibit is located in the s...

City of West Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools offering opportunities to hear from legislators

The City of West Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools would like to invite residents to a series of legislative community forums this spring. The events will be held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, March 9 and April 13, in the West Fargo City Hall Commi...