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West Fargo Police Announces New Fund for Project Lifesaver Program

The program can help those with autism, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive conditions stay safe

October 30, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — More families can have peace of mind thanks to a donation to the West Fargo Police Department. A new fund will help enroll qualified residents in Project Lifesaver, which can help keep those with autism, Alzheimer’s and dementia safe. Back in June, 6–year–old David Lemi Logulomo, who has autism, wandered away and drowned. A scholarship fund in his…

Chinese Tariffs, Contamination Problem Impacting U.S. Recycling Exports

Last year, West Fargo had nearly 3,700 tons of recycling

October 30, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Every time West Fargo Waste Management picks up the recycling from your curb, it’s taken to a the West Fargo Transfer Station where it’s packed into semi’s headed for Minneapolis. Once there, the recyclables are sorted at a Material Reclamation Facility before it is then shipped out to countries like China. “China by 2020 is going…

Scammers Target West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School And Local Businesses

a company claiming to be Sports Media Marketing encourages the businesses to pay hundreds of dollars for marketing

October 30, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sheyenne High School is being associated with a scam targeting area businesses. West Fargo School District officials say a company claiming to be Sports Media Marketing encourages the businesses to pay hundreds of dollars for marketing at sporting events, on t-shirts and billboards. The school district says it is not a legitimate offer associated with the district,…

“Spooktacular” Party Brings Out All the Sweet, Chilling Stops for Halloween Lovers

More than 2,000 people walked through the doors of Veterans Memorial Arena

October 29, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Every year, the West Fargo Park District puts on a spooktacular party for people who love Halloween and one day isn’t enough. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more on all the sweet yet chilling elements of the celebration that keep thousands from the metro coming back again and again. ‘Twas just three days before All Hallows’ Eve….

Compost No Longer Collected Curbside in West Fargo

It's part of a new state regulation

October 24, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The City of West Fargo is reminding people compost is no longer collected curbside. The sanitation department will instead pick up compost at the Department of Sanitation, Legion Field, Eagle Run Water Tower and 17th Street East. The change is part of a new state regulation which limits the amount of compost that can go into…

City Planners Pool Together Their Vision of the Metro in 2045

A public input meeting in Moorhead shows people want the metro to be more accessible

October 24, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — As the metro continues to grow, city planners are starting to look towards what the area will look like in nearly thirty years. People heard about the Fargo–Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Government’s (also known as Metro COG) vision for the future, which looks to use public feedback into the final product. With the metro expected to have more…

Students Lead Tours At Willow Park Elementary School’s Open House

Willow Park is the newest school in the West Fargo School District

October 24, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s not every day students get to take charge, but at Willow Park Elementary’s open house, some kids did just that. Students were picked by their teachers to lead tours through the newly–opened school. “What better way to highlight the great learning that happens at Willow Park by letting students take their parents, relatives around the building, even…

Another Stretch of Sheyenne Street In West Fargo Is Closed

Construction crews are completing sewer and water tie-ins for the new Pioneer Place development

October 23, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Late season road work impacting those who drive Sheyenne Street continues in West Fargo. Sheyenne from 2nd to 4th Avenues West is now closed to through traffic until Monday. Construction crews are completing sewer and water tie-ins for the new Pioneer Place development. Motorists and commercial trucks in the area can use First Street to travel around…

West Fargo’s Hegerle Lays Out for HS Play of the Week

Carson Hegerle caught a touchdown pass from Cooper Sahli against Davies

October 22, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo’s Carson Hegerle is the winner of the Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week. Hegerle made a touchdown grab in double coverage off a pass from Cooper Sahli in the final seconds of the half against Davies. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Carson Hegerle,…

Swimmers Bounce Around Obstacles in Water Warriors Challenge

This is the first time the Hulbert Aquatic Center hosted the event

October 20, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Kids of all ages jumped into the pool at the Hulbert Aquatic Center to take part in a new aquatic competition. The first annual West Fargo Water Warriors Challenge had swimmers racing through an inflatable obstacle course in the pool. The event started as a way for kids to get out of the house and develop a…