Excavation shut down notice to begin Friday, Dec. 4

Beginning Friday, Dec. 4 a “shut down” will go into effect for all non-emergency right-of-way activities for established residential areas.  However, the City of West Fargo will continue to allow the installation of service dr...

ND Dept of Health updates to COVID-19 vaccine plan; addresses new CDC quarantine guidance

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) provided an update today regarding its COVID-19 vaccination plan, including details surrounding distribution to priority groups.

“North Dakota has been working for months and is ready to take action as soon as ...

Stay off iced over retention ponds and the Sheyenne River

The National Weather Service states that roughly 20% of those who fall in cold water die in the first minute of immersion due to cold water shock. In West Fargo, where the Sheyenne River moves through the City and wet retention ponds dot the south side of...

Battle of the Badges blood drive competition

The West Fargo Fire Department and the West Fargo Police Department will team up for the second annual Battle of the Badges blood drive competition Wednesday, Dec. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 31. 

“Now more than ever we are in desperate need ...

West Fargo Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile

The West Fargo Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Phoenix Lindblad. Lindblad was reported missing Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. Lindblad is a 5’8”, 210 pound Native American with long hair. He was last seen wearing black shoes,...

West Fargo Fire Department promotes fire safety over holiday season

Last year, the West Fargo Fire Department responded to three fires from November 2019 to January 2020, costing over $11,000 in damages. This year, the West Fargo Fire Department is sharing some helpful tips on their Facebook and Twitter pages to put a fre...

West Fargo Fire Department responded to cooking fire

At 10:39 a.m., Saturday, November, 21 the West Fargo Fire Department responded to a call of a building fire at an apartment complex located at 3170 7^th St. E. in West Fargo. 

Upon arrival, crews discovered water coming out of an apartment unit. Th...

West Fargo Fire Department closes central station for two weeks

The West Fargo Fire Department’s central station located at 106 first St, will be closed for two weeks because an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. This will not impact emergency service response within the City of West Fargo.&nb...

Fugitive Task Force arrests 26 domestic violence suspects

City of West Fargo seeking local artists for February 2021 Art Social

The City of West Fargo and West Fargo Public Art Advisory Committee is seeking local artists to exhibit their art in the annual Art Social at West Fargo City Hall. This free event provides an opportunity for the community to connect and celebrate local ar...

West Fargo City Commission approves Advanced Metering Infrastructure System

On Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the West Fargo City Commission approved a project to replace water meters throughout the City of West Fargo with an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system. 

AMI is an integrated system of smart meters, communicatio...

WFPD releases plan to assist with Governor Doug Burgum’s new statewide mitigation measures

To help slow the spread of the coronavirus, the West Fargo Police Department is ready to assist with Governor Doug Burgum’s new mitigation measures, starting with education. 

Friday night Governor Burgum announced new requirements to lower the spr...

Burgum announces new requirements for businesses, gatherings and masks, delays winter activities

Gov. Doug Burgum tonight announced several mitigation measures aimed at slowing the accelerating spread of COVID-19 in North Dakota in order to protect the vulnerable, ensure hospital capacity and keep schools and the economy open.

Capacity is strained acr...

Four-way stop installation on Second Street E. and Pyle Lane E. beginning Monday, Nov. 9

The intersection of Second Street E. and Pyle Lane E. in the River’s Bend development will become a four-way stop beginning Monday, Nov. 9. Because of this change, the two-way stop at McLeod Drive E. and Second Street E. will be change from stopping north...

West Fargo Public Library to change to curbside pickup, library access by appointment only

Due to COVID-19 pandemic conditions in Cass County continuing in the orange, high-risk level without significant improvement, the West Fargo Public Library will close to walk-in foot traffic for the safety of the community and employees. Starting Friday, ...

North Dakota Department of Commerce announces Hospitality ERG

The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced the second round of the Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG) also known as the Hospitality ERG.

Due to the continuing need of assistance, the second round of the ERG will focus on reimbursing hospitality b...

City of West Fargo issues New Mask Strategy to fight coronavirus

During the Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, special meeting, the West Fargo City Commission approved a New Mask Strategy for the City of West Fargo. 

The New Mask Strategy strongly urges people in West Fargo to wear a face covering over their mouth and n...