New parking ordinance going into effect in West Fargo

During the Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, meeting, West Fargo City Commissioners approved a new parking ordinance that adds late payment penalties and wheel immobilization devices (WID) for unpaid parking tickets. In addition to the ordinance, the West Fargo Polic...

West Fargo Public Library receives 2022 Star Library Award

The North Dakota State Library recently awarded the West Fargo Public Library the 2022 North Dakota Star Library Award for exemplary service to the community. 

The award is based on per-capita circulations, service hours, program attendance, compu...

West Fargo Fire Department to host annual awards ceremony Thursday, Dec. 8

The West Fargo Fire Department will host its annual awards ceremony 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at the South Station (445 29^th Ave. W.). The public is invited to attend the awards ceremony to honor the various achievements of the fire department personnel ove...

City of West Fargo receives $100,000 grant to develop placemaking plan

The North Dakota Department of Commerce is providing the City of West Fargo a $100,000 grant to develop a placemaking plan for The Downtown Yards on Sheyenne. Placemaking can include the development of businesses, public spaces, public art, attractions, e...

West Fargo Library hosts annual Mitten Tree Drive

The West Fargo Public Library is hosting its fourteenth annual Mitten Tree Drive this December to collect winter gear for West Fargo children. 

From Dec. 1 through Jan. 6, donors can drop off new or like-new child-sized mittens, gloves, sweatpants...

West Fargo Fire Department responds Tuesday, Nov. 29 afternoon garage fire

At approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, the West Fargo Fire Department was dispatched to 500 1^st Ave. NW for an active garage fire. When crews arrived on scene, heavy black smoke was visible from the garage. Crews quickly knocked down and cont...

Residents are reminded to stay off iced over retention ponds and the Sheyenne River

The West Fargo Fire and Police Departments remind residents to stay safe by staying off iced over retention ponds and the Sheyenne River. 

“There is simply no safe ice,” said Dan Fuller, West Fargo Fire Chief. “Retent...

West Fargo Police Department releases police transparency dashboard

The West Fargo Police Department is launching a one-stop, crime data dashboard for the public. The dashboard combines statistics and public information and places them into one easily accessible location. The information is formatted in a series of in-dep...

West Fargo Fire Department and Police Department host fourth annual Battle of the Badges blood drive

The West Fargo Fire Department and West Fargo Police Department are teaming up with Vitalant for the fourth annual Battle of the Badges blood drive competition Tuesday, Dec. 27, Wednesday, Dec. 28 and Thursday, Dec. 29.

This blood drive is a battle between...

November free movie screenings tell veteran stories at the West Fargo Library

This November, the West Fargo Library is sharing veteran stories on the big screen. 

Monday Matinee free movie screenings start at 1:30 p.m. every Monday afternoon. Each screening is free and open to the public, however, limited seating is availab...

West Fargo Fire Department launches annual Adopt a Hydrant program

The West Fargo Fire Department has launched its annual Adopt a Hydrant program. Residents are urged to adopt a hydrant before the winter season to help save time and lives. Residents who register via the online tool will be entered into a drawing for a $2...

New services for West Fargo job seekers available at West Fargo Library

The West Fargo Public Library now offers new programs and services for job seekers. 

The library recently launched an online Career Readiness Program. The self-led course walks job seekers through resources and lessons to help them prepare a resum...

West Fargo Library recognizes World Homeless Day with month-long sock drive, free movie screening

The West Fargo Public Library is collecting donations of new socks to support the Golden Drive Homeless Kids organization during the month of October. On Oct. 12, the library is showing a free screening of “The Public” a 2018 drama abo...

Free movie screenings and Mahjong return to West Fargo Public Library

The West Fargo Public Library once again offers free movie screenings. Opportunities for the public to play mahjong at the library will return Oct. 4. 

Movie screenings take place at 1:30 p.m. Mondays in Meeting Room 1 at the library. Each month h...

West Fargo Library offers memory care kits for senior book delivery sites

West Fargo Library adds lactation room for public use

The West Fargo Public Library now has a designated lactation pod available for public reservation. The pod, which is a small room located under the stairs in the library near the new books and audiobook sections, is available to be reserved by the public ...

Job Service ND to offer onsite services at West Fargo Library

Job Service North Dakota will offer onsite walk-in services at the West Fargo Public Library beginning Wednesday, July 13.

Job Service ND staff will be at the library to offer one-on-one assistance from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Se...

West Fargo Library welcomes new Library Director

The West Fargo Public Library welcomed Betty Adams as Library Director on June 13, 2022. As Library Director, Adams oversees all library operations and provides strategic leadership for the development of library programs and services.  ...

West Fargo Library Memorial Day closure and summer hours

The West Fargo Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Memorial Day weekend also marks the beginning of the library’s summer hours, which are:  

• Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.&...

West Fargo Library announces Little Red Reading Bus route schedule and Summer Boost 2022 plan

The West Fargo Public Library summer reading program – Summer Boost – returns June 1.  The program incorporates online reading and learning challenges, the Little Red Reading Bus route and special events and activities for all...

OverDrive app no longer supported; try Libby!

This spring, the OverDrive app was removed from app stores. Since the legacy OverDrive app is no longer supported, library patrons are encouraged to switch to Libby – a newer, more user-friendly app that grants access to the same collection of ebooks, aud...

Library partnership with West Fargo Public Schools provides expanded library access to students

West Fargo, ND – (February 4, 2022) – A recent partnership between West Fargo Public Schools and the West Fargo Public Library has expanded literary access for middle and high school students.

At fall registration, parents/guardians are...

New library programs help families prepare kids for Kindergarten

West Fargo Public Library helps families prepare kids for Kindergarten through new programs

Public launch party 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 at West Fargo Library

(West Fargo, N.D. Nov. 9, 2021) In 2020, 50% of children entering Kindergarten in We...