West Fargo

Community pulls together at funeral service for West Fargo Lt. Adam Gustafson

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Family, friends, colleagues and strangers pull together to honor the life of fallen West Fargo Lt. Adam Gustafson, who died from a heart attack last week. A contagious smile and laughter that would echo off the department walls; that’s how those at the West Fargo Police Department remember Lt. Gustafson. “The way Adam lived his…

Funeral for West Fargo Police Lt. Adam Gustafson

FARGO (KVRR) – Mourners gathered Wednesday at Northview Church in Fargo to attend the funeral for West Fargo Police Lt. Adam Gustafson. Gustafson died from a heart attack while on duty May 18.  He was 40. Coverage of the funeral can be seen HERE. Photos: Mike Smith Photography   Categories: Local News Tags: adam gustafson, funeral, West Fargo

Crews Put Out Detached Garage Fire in Mapleton

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Smoke fills the air of Mapleton after a fire breaks out at a house. Fire crews from West Fargo and Mapleton were called Monday afternoon to the 500 block of Second Street for a structure fire. The only damage was to the detached garage where the fire started and some nearby grass. “I’m very proud of…

Carson Wentz to headline Landon’s Night event in West Fargo

Landon’s Night at The Lights will take place at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights on Sunday, June 27th beginning at 5:30pm.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Landon’s Light Foundation announced that Carson Wentz will return to North Dakota for Landon’s Night. It’s billed as an evening filled with uplifting messages and conversation from guest speakers Carson Wentz, NDSU head basketball coach David Richman, NDSU head football coach Matt Entz and others. This inspirational night at The Lights will honor Landon and…

Sheriff: West Fargo officer’s death is significant loss for community

Lt. Adam GustafsonFARGO (KVRR) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the death of a West Fargo police officer who died of a medical emergency while on duty Tuesday is “a significant loss for our community and law enforcement in our region.” “The Cass County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Lieutenant Adam Gustafson’s family…

West Fargo Fire Department’s arson K-9 is re-certified

Mika has renewed her accelerant detection certification.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Fire Department’s Arson K-9 passes her recertification test. Mika has renewed her accelerant detection certification. Due to COVID, the test was conducted virtually. Mika and her handler, John Neeb attended a 200-hour training to prepare for the exam. West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller says the exam is to make sure Mika is…

West Fargo hosts the City’s first Color Fest

The City of West Fargo has selected three artists among many applicants to paint murals.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You may notice an area in West Fargo is now a bit brighter. The City is hosting its first Color Fest. “Today is Color Fest….we’re here from 10 to 4. We have three artists with us today that have outlined designs and people are painting by numbers for those designs to make big community art…

National Seat Belt Month – Wearing Your Seat Belt Saves Lives

This month is dedicated to making sure everyone wears their seatbelt.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Click it or ticket. It’s National Seatbelt Month. This month is dedicated to making sure everyone wears their seatbelt. West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness says in 2019 nearly 50 percent of traffic deaths were from people not wearing seatbelts. He says regardless of the distance, you should wear yours for safety. Otterness says wearing…