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Bound By Blue: Local Police Departments Honor Officer Moszer

Officers from multiple area law enforcement agencies are traveling to Washington, D.C. to honor Officer Moszer

May 11, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer will be remembered this weekend at the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial in Washington D.C. When Officer Moszer died in the line of duty last February, his loss was felt across the entire Fargo Moorhead community. “We have seen tremendous support shared with all law enforcement throughout the metro area and beyond,”…

West Fargo Fire Department Adding Full-Time Firefighters

The department plans to have ten more full-time employees on staff by the end of the year

May 10, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Big changes are proposed with the West Fargo Fire Department with the likely addition of full–time firefighters. The decision made by West Fargo city leaders to add full time fire fighters is to improve public safety. “It was partly response time,” said West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern. “Sometimes it was a little longer than it really…

West Fargo School Board Votes on New Name for Elementary School

The West Fargo School District has 17 schools

May 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo School Board has voted to name the district’s latest elementary school Willow Park. The school will be located just west of Blue Cross Blue Shield headquarters on 13th Avenue South, and is actually located in Fargo. Willow Park was one of three finalists along with Unity and Justice and came from a pool…

Familiar Names Top Finalist List for West Fargo Police Chief

The search for a new police chief came after commissioners fired Chief Mike Reitan in February over his management style

May 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — The long list of nominees to become West Fargo’s next police chief has been narrowed down to three. The finalists are Fargo Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson, North Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Troy Hischer and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Heith Janke. The search for a new police chief came after commissioners fired Chief Mike Reitan in…

City of West Fargo May Have Cloudy Water

The flushing could turn your water cloudy, which means it's full of minerals

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — People in West Fargo could find that their water has turned cloudy. The city is flushing fire hydrants all week to clean out the water main filtration system. The flushing could turn your water cloudy, which means it’s full of minerals. Before washing your clothes you are encouraged to check it by running the cold water…

A Look Into School District Staff Social Media Policies

Are staff accountable for what they do on their own time on social media?

May 7, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO,N.D–In April, we told you about a West Fargo teacher resigning after being under fire for comments made on her personal twitter account. When it comes to staff conduct, all three public school districts in the metro say they have a clear policy. We use it to “follow” celebrities… To capture memories…and for fun. Social media gives us the chance…

High School Softball Roundup: West Fargo Rolls past Devils Lake

Fargo North downs Moorhead

May 5, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Packers (17-3) defeated Devils Lake (2-10) 10-0 on Friday night. The Packers improve to 8-0 at home. They will take on Fargo Davies next Tuesday. Across the border in Minnesota, the Moorhead Spuds (3-8) fell to Fargo North (7-5) by a final score of 15-5. Lexi Dauner hit a 2-run Home Run for the…

West Fargo Officials May Take Action Against the Waste Pond Stench

In a public meeting on Thursday, city officials brought up three options

May 4, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — For many years, people living in West Fargo have complained about bad summertime smells. City workers are looking into possible solutions. You smell them before you see them. Bad smells coming from West Fargo’s stabilization ponds are a growing concern among citizens. City officials want to hear your thoughts on three proposed ways to reduce the…

Race Season Opens up in Fargo Friday

Red River Valley Speedway season opener on Friday.

May 4, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Racing season returns to Fargo on Friday. The Red River Valley Speedway was supposed to open last weekend, but mother nature didn’t exactly cooperate with snowfall. All signs are a “Go” for tomorrow. Fans can see five different divisions tomorrow at the red river valley speedway including: hobby stocks, sport mods and modifieds. “We did a…

HS Roundup: West Fargo Schalacks South

Packers score 24 runs in rout of Fargo South.

May 2, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Packers (14-3) defeated Fargo South (2-8) on Tuesday in five innings 24-0. The Packers scored in all five innings including eight in the second and seven in the 5th to down the Bruins. The Packers will play at Fargo North on Thursday. Fargo South will host Grand Forks Central on Thursday. In high school…