West Fest community celebration to take place Sept. 14-20

West Fest, the annual fall celebration that brings visitors to The Yards on Sheyenne, will take place the week of Sept. 14, 2020, with adjustments due to COVID-19. This year’s events kick off Monday with a weeklong, virtual scavenger hunt throug...

City of West Fargo named the best city to live in North Dakota

A special report by 24/7 Wall Street has named West Fargo the best city to live in North Dakota.

“It’s an honor to have the City of West Fargo named the best city to live in North Dakota,” said Commission President Bernie Dard...

West Fargo Fire and Police Departments offer appointments for car seat checks by certified staff

The West Fargo Fire Department is now joining the West Fargo Police Department in offering free car seat safety checks from certified staff.

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, using the right car seat is the best way to keep a child safe in the car and more...

West Fargo City Commission approves land purchase for new West Fargo Fire Department headquarters

The West Fargo City Commission approved a $967,000 land purchase at the Tuesday, Sept. 8, commission meeting that will allow the West Fargo Fire Department to build a new headquarters to better keep up with the safety demands of the rapidly growing commun...

Meet K-9 Mika - West Fargo Fire Department’s Newest Member

The West Fargo Fire Department is excited to welcome K-9 Mika, to the department and to the community. This four-legged K-9 has a nose-up on arsonists and is planning on using her skills to sniff out the causes of fires.

“An arson dog extends the...

West Fargo Public Library waives existing fines and goes fine free

The West Fargo Public Library no longer charges fines for overdue materials following a policy change approved by the West Fargo Public Library Board of Directors. No new fines will accumulate on accounts except in the case of lost or damaged items.

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City of West Fargo named the best city to live in North Dakota

A special report by 24/7 Wall Street has named West Fargo the best city to live in North Dakota.

“It’s an honor to have the City of West Fargo named the best city to live in North Dakota,” said Commission President Bernie Dard...

West Fargo Public Library now offering curbside delivery via partnership with Little Red Reading Bus

UPDATE: West Fargo Public Library partners with Little Red Reading Bus to offer curbside delivery of book bundles

The West Fargo Public Library is excited to partner with the Little Red Reading Bus of West Fargo this summer to offer curbside delivery of Bo...

West Fargo Public Library takes “Ask a Genealogist” program virtual

West Fargo Public Library Staff Genealogist Jackie Marler is excited to take the popular "Ask a Genealogist" program virtual. Beginning Saturday, May 23, Marler will be available by appointment from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays to assist patrons wit...

WF Library offers no-contact curbside pickup

Beginning Monday, May 11, the West Fargo Public Library now offers no-contact curbside material pickup. Patrons can pick up held items including books, audiobooks, DVDs and music CDs. Below is the procedure for this new curbside pickup service.

1. Patrons ...

Library expands one-on-one job help program to include census assistance

West Fargo Public Library staff are now available by appointment to assist patrons with employment, job search and census questions.

Originally focusing only on the topics of unemployment and job searching, the West Fargo Public Library has now expanded th...

West Fargo Public Library launches "West Fargo Public Library at Home!" program

While closures metro-wide leave residents looking for ways to pass the time, the West Fargo Public Library is excited to offer digital versions of their popular programs. “West Fargo Public Library at Home!” includes live stor...

West Fargo Police Department responds to multiple vehicle break-ins

Between the late hours of Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, and the early morning of Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, the West Fargo Police Department responded to 17 vehicle break-ins, primarily in the Goldenwood and Elmwood areas in West Fargo.

Suspects are seen enteri...

West Fargo Police Department utilizes Project Lifesaver to locate runaway juvenile

At approximately 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, the West Fargo Police Department responded to a mutual aid request from the Fargo Police Department to help locate a juvenile enrolled in West Fargo’s Project Lifesaver program.

Project Lifesaver i...

West Fargo Fire and Police Departments offer appointments for car seat checks by certified staff

The West Fargo Fire Department is now joining the West Fargo Police Department in offering free car seat safety checks from certified staff.

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, using the right car seat is the best way to keep a child safe in the car and more...

Denis Otterness sworn in as new Chief of West Fargo Police Department

Denis Otterness was sworn in as the new Chief of the West Fargo Police Department during Tuesday’s West Fargo City Commission meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

“Chief Otterness impressed us with his extensive, well-rounded background in law enf...

New maintenance zones to start to take effect Sept. 8

The City of West Fargo will enact new maintenance zones Tuesday, Sept. 8, throughout the entire City. Maintenance zones are a concept many municipalities use to designate specific days of the week for routine street, sewer and water maintenance activities...

1:50 p.m. May 4, 2020-City of West Fargo Clean Up Week reminder

The City of West Fargo sanitation department would like to remind residents that Clean Up Week has been posted from the first week in May to Sept. 14-18, 2020. For details on Clean Up Week rules, visit www.cleanupweek.com.

To assist residents with material...

1:50 p.m. May 4, 2020-City of West Fargo Clean Up Week reminder

The City of West Fargo sanitation department would like to remind residents that Clean Up Week has been posted from the first week in May to Sept. 14-18, 2020. For details on Clean Up Week rules, visit www.cleanupweek.com.

To assist residents with material...

New maintenance zones to start to take effect Sept. 8

The City of West Fargo will enact new maintenance zones Tuesday, Sept. 8, throughout the entire City. Maintenance zones are a concept many municipalities use to designate specific days of the week for routine street, sewer and water maintenance activities...

West Fargo Police Department responds to multiple vehicle break-ins

Between the late hours of Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, and the early morning of Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, the West Fargo Police Department responded to 17 vehicle break-ins, primarily in the Goldenwood and Elmwood areas in West Fargo.

Suspects are seen enteri...

West Fargo Police Department utilizes Project Lifesaver to locate runaway juvenile

At approximately 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, the West Fargo Police Department responded to a mutual aid request from the Fargo Police Department to help locate a juvenile enrolled in West Fargo’s Project Lifesaver program.

Project Lifesaver i...

West Fargo Fire and Police Departments offer appointments for car seat checks by certified staff

The West Fargo Fire Department is now joining the West Fargo Police Department in offering free car seat safety checks from certified staff.

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, using the right car seat is the best way to keep a child safe in the car and more...

West Fest community celebration to take place Sept. 14-20

West Fest, the annual fall celebration that brings visitors to The Yards on Sheyenne, will take place the week of Sept. 14, 2020, with adjustments due to COVID-19. This year’s events kick off Monday with a weeklong, virtual scavenger hunt throug...

West Fargo City Commission approves land purchase for new West Fargo Fire Department headquarters

The West Fargo City Commission approved a $967,000 land purchase at the Tuesday, Sept. 8, commission meeting that will allow the West Fargo Fire Department to build a new headquarters to better keep up with the safety demands of the rapidly growing commun...

Denis Otterness sworn in as new Chief of West Fargo Police Department

Denis Otterness was sworn in as the new Chief of the West Fargo Police Department during Tuesday’s West Fargo City Commission meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

“Chief Otterness impressed us with his extensive, well-rounded background in law enf...

Meet K-9 Mika - West Fargo Fire Department’s Newest Member

The West Fargo Fire Department is excited to welcome K-9 Mika, to the department and to the community. This four-legged K-9 has a nose-up on arsonists and is planning on using her skills to sniff out the causes of fires.

“An arson dog extends the...

City of West Fargo named top city in North Dakota to stretch a paycheck

If you are looking for the best place in North Dakota to get the most bang for your buck with your paycheck, look no further that the City of West Fargo. According to a recent GOBankingRates report published on Yahoo Finance, West Fargo is the best city t...

New maintenance zones to start to take effect Sept. 8

The City of West Fargo will enact new maintenance zones Tuesday, Sept. 8, throughout the entire City. Maintenance zones are a concept many municipalities use to designate specific days of the week for routine street, sewer and water maintenance activities...

City of West Fargo named the best city to live in North Dakota

A special report by 24/7 Wall Street has named West Fargo the best city to live in North Dakota.

“It’s an honor to have the City of West Fargo named the best city to live in North Dakota,” said Commission President Bernie Dard...