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Metro COG Holds Public Forum to Discuss Future Transportation Ideas

Projections say the metro will have 300,000 people by 2045

FARGO, N.D. — Before construction crews can uproot a road or make changes to traffic patterns, they need the green light from one group. “All projects that involve federal funding have to come through the Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG) because they’re the planning organization for the Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Dilworth area, and they lay out where we’re going…

Hornbacher’s Closer to Opening First Liquor Store in West Fargo

West Fargo City Commission approved a public input meeting before liquor license is approved

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Hornbacher’s is one step closer to opening its first liquor store in the metro. The West Fargo City Commission approved a request for a public input meeting before they officially award Hornbacher’s a liquor license. The liquor store would be adjacent to its new location near I–94 and Sheyenne Street. City administrator Tina Fisk says its required…

West Fargo Releases Location Of New Middle School

The West Fargo School District released the location on it's Facebook page.

WEST FARGO, ND — A new middle school will be built on the south side of the district, within the city limits of Horace, at Sheyenne St and 76th Ave S. The middle school will be built to initially accommodate 900 students. The campus site is large enough that it could be expanded upon, if needed in the future, to…

Another Stretch of Sheyenne Street In West Fargo Is Closed

Construction crews are completing sewer and water tie-ins for the new Pioneer Place development

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Late season road work impacting those who drive Sheyenne Street continues in West Fargo. Sheyenne from 2nd to 4th Avenues West is now closed to through traffic until Monday. Construction crews are completing sewer and water tie-ins for the new Pioneer Place development. Motorists and commercial trucks in the area can use First Street to travel around…

West Fargo Paves the Way Through Sheyenne Street Reconstruction

Traffic was closed from Beaton Drive to 13th Avenue West on Sheyenne Street for paving work

WEST FARGO, N.D.– The City of West Fargo is paving the way through its Sheyenne Street Reconstruction Project. Traffic was closed from Beaton Drive to 13th Avenue West on Sheyenne Street for paving work. Paving of the new southbound lanes, curbs, and sidewalks began at eight this morning and were scheduled to be complete by five. The lanes reopened right…

West Fargo Officer Injured During Traffic Stop

Police say the driver, Mario Palacios II, ran from a traffic stop in the 2600 Block of Sheyenne Street at around 10:30

WEST FARGO, N.D.  — A West Fargo police officer was hurt during a chase and struggle with a speeding suspect. Officers stopped Mario Palacios II for speeding in a construction zone on Sheyenne Street around 10:20 this morning. When they tried to arrest him for driving with a suspended license he fled on foot. During the chase and struggle, one…

Avoid Sheyenne If You’re Headed To The Red River Valley Fair

Alternate Routes Are Suggested To Avoid The Road Construction

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you plan on heading to the Red River Valley Fair this week you’ll want to avoid Sheyenne Street construction. These are the alternate routes being suggested to reach the fair including 32nd, 40th and 52nd Avenues South to reach Veterans Boulevard. Then head north on Veterans to I-94 or Main Avenue. You can also head…

West Fargo Mayoral Candidates Discuss Platforms Ahead of Election

The election will take place June 12

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Rich Mattern, who has been mayor since 2002, and Bernie Dardis, a consultant for Indigo Signworks, are facing off in the upcoming mayoral election on June 12. Both say one of the key defining features of West Fargo is growth, and their platforms center a lot on development. “The major change has been growth, the infrastructure that…

Several Major Roads in West Fargo Set to Undergo Roadwork

13th Avenue West, Sheyenne Street among the roads that will be affected

WEST FARGO, N.D. — In just a few weeks, traffic on several major streets in West Fargo will be slowed down due to large scale construction projects. “We’ve been falling behind a lot of our traffic corridors so we have some aging infrastructure, a lot more traffic. Traffic patterns have been changing with our growing southern part of our town. We…

West Fargo Man Arrested For Firing Gun At Ex-Girlfriend

One of the bullets hit a house a quarter mile away

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – West Fargo police arrested a man who tried to shoot his ex-girlfriend. One of the bullets hit a house a quarter mile away. No one was hurt in the incident which started about 10:20 p.m. Monday when police responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment building in the 3400 block of 5th Street…