West Fargo

High Risk Sex Offender Moves Into Grand Forks Hotel

Police say 30-year-old Michael Kruk has convictions for gross sexual imposition

GRAND FORKS, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved into the My Place Hotel in Grand Forks. Police say 30-year-old Michael Kruk has convictions for gross sexual imposition. Court records show he raped a ten year old boy he was babysitting in West Fargo when he was a teen. He also inserted his finger into two young boys he…

Sheyenne Intersection To Close, Fargo-Moorhead Bridge Reopens

The cleanup of parks and trails along the river will continue as water levels drop

The intersection of 40th Avenue West and Sheyenne Street in West Fargo is closing to all traffic at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Since work started in the area the contractor has identified a number of inefficiencies that do not allow keeping the intersection open. It is expected to be closed until June 15. The intersection will remain open for pedestrians and…

Special Assesssment Survey: West Fargoans Not in Favor of Paying More

WEST FARGO, N.D. – People in West Fargo do not want to pay more in property taxes to cover infrastructure projects. That is one of the findings from the city’s Special Assessment Community Forums. The results were shared during a special meeting of the West Fargo City Commission. Of the nearly 400 survey responses, around half agreed that they would be…

Changes Coming For A Number Of Road Projects In FM Metro

Sheyenne Street Project, 52nd Avenue South Project and 19th Avenue North Project

There is another traffic change in the Sheyenne Street project in West Fargo. Starting Sunday, east and westbound 32nd Avenue West traffic has been shifted to the northside of the intersection. One driving lane is open in each direction. Crews will begin the remaining underground and installation of permanent traffic signals. Detours are in place. This is the second year…

West Fargo To Unveil Final Results & Recommendations From Special Assessment Forums

A special meeting of the West Fargo City Commission will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday

WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo got people’s opinions on special assessments, now those opinions and recommendations are going to be made public. A special meeting of the West Fargo City Commission will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday. City staff will present the final results and recommendations of the Special Assessment Community Forums. The meeting is open to the public…

West Fargo’s Spring Stench From Lagoons Will Be Gone… In About 10 Years

The city will hook up a switchpipe to the city of Fargo at the end of the summer

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you get just the right wind to hit your nostrils, that’s when you’ll know spring has sprung in West Fargo. “A swamp, kind of like a field of cows,” said Danell Phelps, owner of Ladybug Latte, near the lagoons. Every year, the lagoons trap gases like hydrogen sulfide under the ice. So when they get…

Moorhead Baseball Holds off Late West Fargo Comeback to Earn Walk-Off Win

The Spuds won 5-4

MOORHEAD, Minn. — West Fargo baseball didn’t fold when trailing by four runs late on the road against Moorhead. The Packers tied the game up with a four-run seventh inning, but ultimate the Spuds prevailed. Moorhead loaded the bases before Mason Connally walked to bring in the game-winning run. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Baseball, moorhead, Packers, Spuds,…

N.D. Girls Soccer Roundup: Sheyenne, West Fargo Earn EDC Wins

The Mustangs beat Fargo North while the Packers took down Fargo South

FARGO, N.D. — With a few fields dry enough for soccer, Sheyenne and West Fargo were able to pick up wins on Thursday night. The Mustangs rode two early goals to victory against Fargo North as they won in shutout fashion. West Fargo found the back of the net four times to beat the Bruins 4-1. Categories: High School, Top…

Website Shows All Major Road Projects In Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County

Southwest Metro Work Zones has information on which roads are closed and the work that is being done

FARGO, ND — There are a number of major road construction projects this year in Cass County. Now you can get an update on each project on one website. Southwest Metro Work Zones has information on which roads are closed and the work that is being done. The North Dakota Department of Transportation Fargo District, Cass County, City of Fargo and…

Cass County Delivers 15,000 Additional Sandbags to Rural Areas

The Red River in Harwood is around 91.5 feet high

  CASS COUNTY, N.D. — Cass County delivers an additional 15,000 sandbags to areas that didn’t even have water a mile away from them a few days ago. Take a look here at County Road 20 and 17, where the road is only open to local traffic. County engineers say changing conditions have caused overland flooding north of West Fargo, Harwood,…