West Fargo Fire Department reminds residents to practice fireworks safety this Independence Day

The West Fargo Fire Department reminds residents to practice fireworks safety this Independence Day. Fireworks are extremely dangerous and can cause life-altering injuries and fires when used improperly. Residents should practice extreme caution and abide...

7th Avenue W. reduced to one lane July 5

On Tuesday, July 5, 7^th Avenue W. between 6^th Street W. and 7^th Street W.  will be reduced to one westbound lane as a private contractor completes utility work. A detour will be in place for eastbound drivers, redirecting them to Main Avenue W.&a...

West Fargo Police Department asks for public’s help in locating runaway juvenile

The West Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway 17-year old female, Layla Aune. 

Layla left her home June 15, 2022, and has stopped all communication with family. Layla is 5’4” and 160 pounds, with black hair...

West Fargo Library adds afternoon storytime session due to growing attendance

Beginning Wednesday, July 6, the West Fargo Public Library will offer a second weekly session of their popular Ready to Read Storytime at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. 

Intended for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents, Ready to Read Storytime will n...

12th Street E. north of 4th Avenue E. closed June 27-28

Beginning Monday, June 27, contractor crews will conduct asphalt patching on 12^th Street E. north of 4^th Avenue E. The road will be closed or reduced to a single lane intermittently through Tuesday, June 28. Signed detours and traffic control will be in p...

Intersection at 1st Ave E and 4th St E closed beginning June 29 for work on north-south bikeway

The second phase of a new north-south bikeway route from 13^th Avenue E. to Main Avenue E. is moving closer to completion. This phase will complete an 8- to 10-foot wide bike path from 7^th Avenue E. to Main Avenue E. 

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West Fargo Fire Department responds to Friday afternoon second-story apartment deck fire

At approximately 3:35 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, the West Fargo Fire Department was dispatched to the Latitude 46 apartment complex at 2915 Bluestem Drive for a reported structure fire. When crews arrived on scene, they found flames on a second story dec...

City of West Fargo Fourth of July closures and schedule changes

The City of West Fargo will close Monday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July. There is no garbage collection on that day. To accommodate the holiday, Monday and Tuesday garbage routes will be collected Tuesday, July 5. Recycling service will be d...

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.  ...

City of West Fargo Special Assessment Commission to hold public meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 27

The City of West Fargo Special Assessment Commission will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, in the Commission Chambers of West Fargo City Hall. During this meeting, the Special Assessment Commission will review the following projects tha...

Westbound lane east of intersection of 7th Avenue E. and 9th Street E. closed June 22-23

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Road and lane closures related to work on North-South Bikeway Route to begin June 20

The second phase of a new north-south bikeway route from 13th Avenue E. to Main Avenue E. is underway. This phase will complete an 8- to 10-foot wide bike path from 7th Avenue E. to Main Avenue E. 

Beginning Monday, June 20, 7th Avenue E. will clo...

Open house for outgoing City of West Fargo Commissioner Eric Gjerdevig

The City of West Fargo would like to invite the public to an open house to recognize outgoing West Fargo City Commissioner Eric Gjerdevig. The event will be held from 4 - 5 p.m. Monday, June 20, in the Commission Chambers of West Fargo City Hall. ...

West Fargo Street Fair Saturday, June 18, at The Downtown Yards on Sheyenne

The annual West Fargo Street Fair will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at The Downtown Yards on Sheyenne district. The West Fargo Street Fair is a community event designed to celebrate the best of local artisans, crafters, vendors, food tr...

West Fargo Fire Department responds to Friday morning vehicle fire

At approximately 11:25 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, the West Fargo Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of 23rd Avenue E. for a vehicle fire. When crews arrived on scene, a spray-insulation vehicle, parked underneath an overhead awning of a buil...

Cruise Night season kicks off Thursday, June 16, in The Downtown Yards on Sheyenne in West Fargo

Cruise Night, a summer celebration presented by the City of West Fargo, West Fargo Events and Toppers Car Club, is returning to The Downtown Yards on Sheyenne district in West Fargo. The first Cruise Night of the season will take place from 4:30 ...

West Fargo Library sidewalk and parking lot construction update

UPDATE 6/16/2022: Contractors have postponed work on this project. At this time both door 1 and door 23 are available for West Fargo Public Library patrons to access. Because work on the sidewalk removed the grade (or ramp) of the sidewalk, wheelchair use...

The Little Red Reading Bus route begins June 6, 2022

The West Fargo Public Library's Little Red Reading Bus begins it's weekly eight-stop route Monday, June 6.

The Little Red Reading Bus makes library services more accessible to the community by bringing books, yard games, educational activ...

Hours of operation changing for West Fargo City Hall and Police Department building

Effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the hours for the West Fargo City Hall and Police Department building at 800 4^th St. E. in West Fargo are changing. The new hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless there are public meetings or events that require di...

Open house for City of West Fargo Municipal Judge Michelle Donarski’s retirement

The City of West Fargo would like to invite the public to an open house to recognize Municipal Judge Michelle Donarski’s and her service to the community. The event will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the Commission Chambers of W...

West Fargo Police Department launches summer ‘I Got Caught’ program

While on patrol this summer, West Fargo Police Department officers will be looking for children wearing safety helmets. If caught wearing a helmet, children will receive a coupon to a local Dairy Queen restaurant to receive a free ice cream cone. The prog...

City of West Fargo receives Arbor Day Foundation Growth Award

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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.&...

City of West Fargo sewer system cleaning and inspection to take place over summer months

City of West Fargo’s Public Works Department will conduct sewer system cleaning and inspection throughout the summer months. The inspection uses high pressure water to clean sewer pipes and a camera to inspect the sewer system. Homeowner&rsq...

West Fargo Police Department launches comfort dog and School Resource Officer team

The West Fargo Police Department is launching a School Resource Officer (SRO) and comfort dog team with the addition of new K-9 Bella. This program is possible through a donation from SCHEELS and partnership with West Fargo Public Schools. 

K-9 Be...

Road crack sealing scheduled to begin Monday, May 9

 West Fargo Public Works crews will begin sealing cracks in roads Monday, May 9. The work should be complete by the end of June. Crews will complete work according to the maintenance zone schedule and weather conditions.

During the maintenance zon...

West Fargo Police Department releases 2021 Annual Report

During the Monday, April 18, 2022, City Commission meeting, Police Chief Denis Otterness presented the West Fargo Police Department’s 2021 annual report. The report, which covers the department’s accomplishments, vital statistics and s...

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...