West Fargo

Town Hall to be Held, Presentation Given Regarding Legacy Elementary Intersection

The City of West Fargo says that staff at the school have been saying, for years, that the intersection of 52nd Avenue West and 9th Street West is unsafe for pedestrians.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Engineers and City of West Fargo officials are seeking public input on a proposal to transform a problematic intersection. According to the city, staff at Legacy Elementary School have said that the intersection of 52nd Avenue West and 9th Street West is unsafe for children and parents attempting to cross streets. A traffic study concluded…

West Fargo Hosts Town Hall for City Commission Candidates

Four individuals are vying to fill two spots.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The run-up to local elections continues, as candidates seek to engage with the public in hopes of winning coveted city commission seats. The city of West Fargo held a town hall meeting on April 23 at the West Fargo Fire Department for candidates for their city commission vacancies. Four people are vying for two open…

West Fargo’s annual 2025 report shows slight increase in overall crimes, but some areas show dramatic increases

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Fargo Police Department reports that overall crime has increased by 1.5% since 2024. And compared to 2021, the increase is 15%. “The department saw a slight increase in overall crime in 2025, 1.5% increase for the year. 11% increase in crimes against persons, which would be simple assault stockings. 1.5% increase in crimes…

Totally Rad Vintage Fest Returns to Fargo

Owners of the multi-city tour say that there's a special energy about Fargo that makes the experience extra-memorable.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fans of all things vintage and retro were in for a treat this weekend, as the Totally Rad Vintage Fest returned to the Fargo-Moorhead area. This is the fourth consecutive year the traveling festival has stopped at the Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo. Staff estimated about 5,000 people came through the doors during the…

AARP Schedules Events in North Dakota for Fraud Prevention Month

One will be a cybercrime seminar in Fargo, while the other will be a document-shredding opportunity in West Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You may be used to hearing stories about attempted scams or cold-calling fraudsters and thinking, “Who would fall for that?” Well, by the AARP’s tabulations – over 2,500 folks filed reports in just the first three quarters of 2025, with a total monetary loss of $14.3 million dollars. AARP North Dakota director Josh Askvig says that…

Coca-Cola holds groundbreaking ceremony at site of new facility in West Fargo

Coca-Cola and West Fargo city officials take part in groundbreaking ceremony for new Coca-Cola distribution plant in West Fargo. 4/8/26.WEST FARGO — Coca-Cola High Country held a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of their new facility in West Fargo. In March, the company confirmed plans to move from their longtime location in Moorhead to an industrial area on Third Avenue Northwest…

West Fargo’s verified candidates for office include just one person running for mayor

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former West Fargo City Commissioner Eric Gjerdevig is the only declared candidate for mayor of West Fargo. He was on the commission from 2018 until 2022. Tyler Erickson, John Severson, Patti Stedman and David Withee are candidates for two open city commission seats in June. The terms of Commissioners Brad Olson and Roben Anderson expire…

Dinosaur Adventure Brings Prehistoric Magic to Butler Machinery Arena

The attraction's owners say that their driving force is the look on children's faces when they see the dinosaurs for the first time.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Lovers of all creatures prehistoric were in for a treat this weekend if they went to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. That’s because Dinosaur Adventure was in town at the Butler Machinery Arena. General manager Chris Songer and his wife started running dinosaur shows seven years ago when she retired from the police force in…