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Update: Former West Fargo teacher admitted chatting online with ‘multiple females’

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

Ronald ThompsonWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former West Fargo teacher who suddenly resigned earlier this month is accused of soliciting a minor by computer. Fifty-eight-year-old Ronald Thompson has been charged with one count of luring a minor by computer or other electronic means. West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness says investigators received a tip from an out-of-state investigator on…

West Fargo firefighters train for grain bin rescues

"Farmers are in their bins all the time so training like this; we need to take advantage of this as much as we can."

February 23, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire department shows us one of the many things they train on when they’re not fighting fires. “We like to get indoor training like this for the winter times, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of the cold weather, stay inside, but farming accidents like grain bin extrication can occur…

West Fargo Public Schools extends COVID-19 Student Support program

Program helps students cope with stress amid pandemic

February 19, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As students transition back and forth from virtual learning to in classroom learning, it may cause some hardships. To help students deal with these stressful scenarios, West Fargo Public Schools is extending its COVID Student Support program through the Spring. The program is available for middle and high school students. They virtually meet with a…

Cass County Vector Control hosts public hearings about its mosquito management

February 18, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cass County Vector Control is informing the public about its mosquito management operations. Program director Ben Prather’s in-depth presentation at Fargo City Hall on Thursday is one of multiple public meetings being held in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead. The public hearings come following an incident last summer where thousands of monarch butterflies died after aerial…

Fargo City Commission extends mask mandate

February 17, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a 3-1 vote, the Fargo City Commission decides to extend its face mask mandate until March 22nd. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig was the sole vote against the face mask mandate extension. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was not present, but has voted against extending the mandate in the past. The extension comes following a recommendation from…

West Fargo City Commission extends mask-wearing request until May

February 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – West Fargo city commissioners have approved an extension of the city mask strategy until May 3rd. The city is asking people to wear masks in public places and where social distancing isn’t possible, but there is no enforcement for those who don’t comply. Mayor Bernie Dardis said he had been sent a number of photos…

Resignation of West Fargo teacher investigated by police accepted

February 8, 2021

Site Staff,

Ronald ThompsonWEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo School Board unanimously accepts the resignation of a business education teacher being investigated by police. Ronald Thompson announced his intent to step down Tuesday after police served him a warrant. The board had to take action on his resignation to make it official. Thompson was a teacher at Sheyenne and West Fargo…

Police investigation leads West Fargo teacher to resign

February 6, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A Sheyenne and West Fargo High School teacher has resigned after he was served a warrant from West Fargo Police. Ron Thompson resigned on February 2nd after meeting with the police department. By law, the School Board is required to take action on his release from contract. That will take place at the Board’s regularly scheduled…

Empty Bell Bank building gives West Fargo K9 unit a unique training opportunity

The bank offered up its former building after moving locations

February 3, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — On any given day several months ago, the Bell Bank branch on Sheyenne Street would look and sound a lot different than it did Tuesday. “This is rare. I mean, you don’t find a bank that’s open and nobody’s in where dogs can come in here and train,” said West Fargo Police Sgt. Pete Nielsen. Since…

$25 Gift Cards Approved For Households in West Fargo

January 26, 2021

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you live in West Fargo, keep an eye on your mailbox for a gift from the city. The city commission held a special meeting Monday night to approve the COVID-19 Relief Enterprise Fund ordinance. It provides a $25 gift card to each household in the city to be used at businesses in West Fargo. Businesses…