RICH MATTERN

Phase Two of West Fargo Streetscape Project Begins

It's expected to be completed in September 2019

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Phase two of West Fargo’s downtown streetscape has officially begun. The building’s name is Pioneer Place and will serve as space for apartments and retail establishments. Sheyenne Plaza was the first phase of the project and was completed last month. Phase Two is expected to be complete in September 2019. “We’ve been working on it so many…

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…

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…