West Fargo

Group calls for external audit after billing errors cost West Fargo over $1 million

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A citizen group in West Fargo is calling for an external audit of city finances and billing practices after errors in utilities billing led to more than $1 million in losses for taxpayers. A public records analysis by The Forum first revealed the billing errors, including an undercharge of $1.4 million to Cargill’s West Fargo…

I-94 reconstruction project begins in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another big road construction project is underway in the FM Metro. North Dakota DOT begins the I-94 reconstruction project from West Fargo’s Sheyenne Street to the Raymond interchange. Westbound I-94 lanes including the ramp for Exit 343 Main Avenue in West Fargo is closed. Traffic is two lanes head-to-head in the eastbound lanes. A detour…

Whole Batch of Concerts Announced At The Lights, MN State Fair and Target Field

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Country music artist Granger Smith is bringing his farewell tour to The Lights in West Fargo. He’ll take the stage, along with his alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr., on Saturday, July 22. Smith recently announced his decision to leave country music after touring for 24 years and instead turn to the ministry. Tickets can be found…

Thousands rummage through items for sale in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Check out the 29th annual gigantic West Fargo Rummage Sale at Veterans Memorial Arena. Thousands came to buy and browse from furniture to toys and from clothes to video games and DVDs. Around 250 vendors sold it all along with some unique antiques. “It’s kind of funny because we had a late spring. Everybody’s kind…

Bonanzaville honored for preserving history

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One of Cass County’s most iconic museums is honored for preserving history. Bonanzaville has been awarded the Excellence in Historic Preservation Award by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Sandy Sidler presented Executive Director Beth Jansen and Board President Kristen Fellows with the award during a meeting. There are 30 historic…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office prepares for overland flooding

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is shifting into high gear as officials prepare to handle overland flooding.

  CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they want to make sure they are prepared in case anyone needs emergency services to their property or if they need help getting resources to fight the flood. Sheriff Jahner says they expect to see more flooding in rural areas of Cass County including some areas of Harwood….

UPDATE: Woman Arrested for DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash in West Fargo

A Fargo man is dead after his motorcycle is hit by a car on Main Avenue in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A driver is arrested for DUI after a fatal crash with a motorcycle on Main Avenue in West Fargo. Highway Patrol says 28-year-old Taquoya Saldana of West Fargo crashed into a motorcycle driven by 31-year-old Thomas Fradet of Fargo while he was attempting to turn onto 17th Street East. Fradet was thrown from his motorcycle…

Homeowner displaced, one dog dies in mobile home fire

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One person is displaced as West Fargo Firefighters respond to a mobile home fire. The home, on the 1 thousandth block of Brookwood Lane, saw damage but is not fully destroyed. When crews arrived after 4 p.m., there was a small fire with heavy black smoke coming from the roof. They quickly knocked it down…