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Bonanzaville Puts Finishing Touches on an Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

The historical site will have a day full of events including a parade, a concert and fireworks

July 3, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Bonanzaville is getting ready for one of its biggest celebrations of the year. The historical site is putting on its annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. and include a parade, kids’ activities, and a fireworks show at 10:30 p.m. For the staff at Bonanzaville, the day is about celebrating…

Legion Baseball Roundup: Post 2 Wins in Walk-off Fashion

West Fargo dominates Fergus Falls.

June 30, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Day two of the Fargo-Moorhead Tournament took place today. Post 2 won in walk-off fashion over Andover in extra innings 3-2. Ryan Aamold walked with the bases loaded after a Chandler Ibach triple to help Fargo win. Karsen Spiess threw seven innings, with seven strikeouts for Post 2. Earlier in the day, West Fargo defeated Fergus Falls…

Families Touched by Suicide Raise Awareness with a Ride

Representatives said 132 lives in North Dakota were lost to suicide in 2016

June 29, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — More than sixty motorcyclists are riding down I-29 to fight suicide. The ride started at Spicy Pie in West Fargo and ended at The Fort Saloon in Abercrombie, North Dakota. Representatives from the American Foundation for Suicide said 132 lives were lost to suicide last year in North Dakota. Many of the riders say they’ve lost…

West Fargo Announces FBI Supervisory Special Agent, Heith Janke, Their New Police Chief

Heith Janke Was Announced As West Fargo's New Police Chief Friday Morning

June 23, 2017

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The West Fargo City Commission agreed with City Administrator Tina Fisk’s recommendation to make FBI Supervisory Special Agent, Heith Janke, their new Police Chief. Janke will officially be hired on July 5th at the commission meeting. The decision was between Kansas City FBI supervisory agent Janke and North Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Troy Hischer, who both had interviews earlier this month. West…

West Fargo to Announce Police Chief Decision Friday

It'll be held Friday morning at 8 a.m.

June 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A special meeting of the West Fargo City Commission has been called to announce the city’s new police chief. It’ll be held Friday morning at 8 a.m. The final two candidates, Heith Janke, an FBI Supervisory Special Agent and North Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Troy Hischer, had final interviews earlier this month. The man picked…

Cause of Fire at West Fargo Business Released

He was using a drill to remove a rivet holding a gas tank in place

June 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A hot drill bit was the cause of a fire earlier this month at a car repair shop in West Fargo. Fire Chief Dan Fuller says an employee of JWD Auto was preparing a car for salvage. He was using a drill to remove a rivet holding a gas tank in place. He slipped and…

West Fargo’s Mayor Defends Police Chief Search Process, Despite Criticism from Newspaper Editor

Mayor Mattern says he's had enough

June 16, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND– Tensions are heating up between West Fargo city leaders and a local paper about the city’s hiring of a new police chief. Mayor Rich Mattern is calling out the Forum over what he says is their attempt to create drama in order to sell papers. “Were those open to the public?” asked KVRR’s Shiina LoSciuto, in regards…

Legion Baseball Roundup: Post 2 Wins Home Opener

Post 2 sweeps Jamestown at Jack Williams Stadium.

June 12, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Post 2 played its first game at Jack Williams Stadium this season. Fargo defeated Jamestown in a pair of games 7-1 and 8-2. Ben Bryant had a double that scored three for Post 2 in game one to add insurance. At Young Field, the Moorhead Blues defeated West Fargo 8-5. The Blues improve to to 3-0 on…

Man Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Domestic Disturbance

Woman Found With Head Injuries

June 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

West Fargo, N.D. –West Fargo Police say a man shot himself to death after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. Police were called around 8 o’clock Saturday night. They found Darla Balster, 45, on the sidewalk across the street from 1804 10th Street West with head injuries. The woman said her fiancé, Grant Poyner, 47, was still inside. Police…

New Police Chief Finalists Awaiting A Decision

It is now a waiting game for the finalists for West Fargo Police Chief

June 9, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — The candidates for West Fargo Police Chief met with city officials on a more personal basis and are now waiting on a decision. It is now a waiting game for the finalists for West Fargo Police Chief. Each candidate had the opportunity to meet with city officials, interview panelists and officers in the department. “We thought…