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Area Mayors Deliver Hopeful Outlook at State of the Cities 2020

A hopeful audience watched as each Mayor delivered the accomplishments of 2019, and where the future is headed in 2020.
Chris Howard,

FARGO, N.D. – There’s an air of excitement here at the state of the cities 2020, as the Mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, Dilworth, and Moorhead deliver the future of their cities. “Many of the answers to the problems that our cities face, whether it’s special assessments, whether it’s property taxes, whether it’s mental health issues,” said Commission President Bernie…
Community, North Dakota News

Red River Valley SWAT Team Speak at Coffee With a Cop

Max Mueller,

WEST FARGO, N.D. Seniors at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings retirement community get a special visit. Members of the West Fargo Police Department and Red River Valley SWAT team spoke at this months coffee with a cop. Officers spoke about what it’s like being on patrol and special equipment the SWAT team uses. The police department hopes these visits will help make…
Community, Local News

Frostival Is Celebrating Its Fifth Year With Some Changes

Weather conditions postponed the event until next weekend.
Paola Belloso,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The festival was a  two day event but it is now being spread out to cover a course of six weeks. This new change gives Fargo and Moorhead a chance to highlight what they’re doing instead of trying to do it all in one weekend. “Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo is such a unique community in my…
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West Fargo Woman Found Guilty of Drowning Newborn Son

verdict handed down by a Cass County District Court jury against 37-year-old Ginny Lubitz
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo woman accused of drowning her newborn child in 2018 has been found guilty of murder. That was the verdict handed down by a Cass County District Court jury against 37-year-old Ginny Lubitz. Court documents say Lubitz placed her newborn child face down in about an inch of water in her bathtub to cause his…
Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Sandy’s Donuts to provide vegan options

Vegan donuts will be available at all locations beginning Tuesday
Raya Quttaineh,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sandy’s Donuts is revealing a new recipe for vegans who still want to indulge. Vegan donuts will be available at all Sandy’s locations starting Tuesday morning. The shop is offering seven different kinds, including glazed, cookies and cream, and dark chocolate. The treats are made without any milk or egg products. The owner of Sandy’s says…
Community, Entertainment, Local News

Creatively Uncorked celebrates six years in business

The studio hosts painting parties for people of all artistic levels
Raya Quttaineh,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A local business celebrating its 6th year being open is hoping to bring more art awareness to the metro. Creatively Uncorked in West Fargo encourages community members to tap into their artistic side by creating take-home canvases, even if they have no painting experience. In celebration of being open for six years, the studio hosted several…
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Uber Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Drunken Driving

The highway patrol pulled over 45-year-old Mark Kelleh on I-94 in West Fargo
TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — An Uber driver is arrested after being suspected of driving drunk with a passenger on New Year’s Eve. The highway patrol pulled over 45-year-old Mark Kelleh on I-94 in West Fargo after allegedly running a red light. The trooper says he later found an open container in the car. Kelleh’s blood-alcohol level was far beyond the…
Local News

Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve Fireworks

The West Fargo Fire Department encourages those shooting off fireworks to keep safety in mind.
Chris Howard,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo is the only city in the Fargo-Moorhead area that allows fireworks to be legally set off on New Years Eve. Fire officials say the danger comes with how resident’s dispose of fireworks. They recommend using a metal garbage container with a little bit of water to make sure fireworks can not reignite or start…
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New Neighbors introduced to ‘North Dakota Nice’ after Winter Storm

More than a foot of snow has fallen on the FM metro with this latest storm, and it's left snow plow crews across the area with a huge mess. For residents in West Fargo, that mess is bringing them closer together.
Chris Howard,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – With plows stuck in the snow, cars buried and streets not expected to fully open until Tuesday, this major winter blizzard has to be the worst way to end the decade. “We probably haven’t had one of these in like 15 years” said Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney. “This has been the worst blizzard we have ever…
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Moorhead Public Schools Close Buildings Monday, Fargo Public Schools to Open at NOON.

Joe Radske,

FARGO, ND — Due to weather and road conditions, all Moorhead Area Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, December 30, 2019. This includes all schools, transportation center, and the district office. Due to the weather and need to allow for roads and parking lots to be cleared, Fargo Public Schools will have all buildings closed until noon on Monday, December…

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