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Metro Leaders and Health Experts Provide COVID-19 Updates

FARGO, N.D.–Metro leaders and healthcare partners are hosting a public briefing to provide updates on plans to protect community residents and assist healthcare providers. Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis, Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and Cass County Commission Chair Chad Peterson will lead the meeting. Public health experts from Fargo Cass Public Health and the…

LIVE: “The Lights At Sheyenne 32” Set To Open Next Week

Complex Will Provide Places To Live, Work And Play In Growing Area

  People are about ready to move in to a major new complex under construction in a quickly-growing part of the metro. The first tenants are moving into “The Lights At Sheyenne 32” next week on the corner of Sheyenne and 32nd Avenue South in West Fargo. A second residential building is set to open in September. The mixed-use development…

West Fargo Awarded Main Street Excellence Award After Downtown Revitalization

The city has transformed Sheyenne Street from Main Avenue to Seventh Avenue West

BISMARCK, N.D. — West Fargo lands a big award during the 2019 Main Street Summit in Bismarck. Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Governor Brent Sanford awarded the city the Main Street Excellence Award. It was presented in recognition of the downtown revitalization efforts that started in 2016. The city has transformed Sheyenne Street from Main Avenue to Seventh Avenue West….

West Fargo Declares An Emergency to Prepare for Spring Flooding

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The City of West Fargo follows suit with Fargo and Moorhead in declaring an emergency to prepare for spring flooding. It’s the first step in preparing to request resources from county, state and federal agencies. The city is preparing for the high potential of 2009 or 2011 flooding conditions. Mayor Bernie Dardis says the biggest concerns are…

Members Of Fargo’s Special Assessment Task Force Announced

City Commissioner Tony Grindberg will chair the task force and will have voting rights to break any tie votes

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo has released the list of people named to the Special Assessment Task Force. The list includes a builder, realtor, mortgage lender, chamber representative and others. City Commissioner Tony Grindberg will chair the task force and will have voting rights to break any tie votes with task force recommendations. West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis will serve as…

Bernie Dardis Wins West Fargo Mayoral Election

The consultant edged out four-term incumbent Rich Mathern to win the election

WEST FARGO, N.D. — For the first time in sixteen years, West Fargo has a new mayor. Business consultant Bernie Dardis edged out four-term incumbent Rich Mattern by more than 500 votes. Dardis says he excited to guide the city in a new direction and is eager to get started. He also says that he enjoyed the campaign process and…

Mayor Rich Mattern Reacts to Initial Primary Results at Viewing Party

Mattern was up against Bernie Dardis, a consultant for Indigo Signworks

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Mayor Mattern started out the night in the lead, but lost to opponent Bernie Dardis by more than 500 votes. Categories: Community, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections Tags: bernie dardis, MAYOR RICH MATTERN, north dakota primaries, West Fargo

West Fargo Elects A New Mayor, Fargo City Commission Remains Intact

Results of Tuesday's Primary Election

Bernie Dardis, Tony Gehrig & Dave PiepkornWest Fargo has a new mayor. Retired business owner and consultant Bernie Dardis beat Rich Mattern in Tuesday’s election by a vote of 1,338 to 1,137. Mattern has served as mayor of West Fargo for four terms and was going for his fifth. The city does not have term limits for the position. Dardis…