West Fargo

Two Decades of Service: West Fargo Woman Teaches Kids to Help Others

Barb Sinner has volunteered with the Salvation Army for the last 24 years

FARGO, N.D. — There’s just something about ringing bells and seeing the smiles on her kids faces that fires up Barb Sinner to help others each holiday season. “It’s something that we look forward to. It’s something that the kids really look forward to. They were excited all day, and it’s pretty hard to have that wear off on you,” Sinner…

WFHS DECA Helps Kids With Cancer by Raising Money for Kamp Kace

They held a "Quarter Craze" auction at Holy Cross Catholic Church

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The DECA program at West Fargo High School is putting on their “Quarter Craze” auction to raise money for a great cause. The group is for young leaders in business and marketing. The event will raise funds for Kamp Kace, which helps kids with cancer and their siblings. People who go to the auction can win Christmas…

Police Use Spike Strips To Stop Fleeing Driver In West Fargo

Spike strips were used to stop the vehicle at the intersection of Sheyenne and 32nd Avenue West

WEST FARGO, ND — A man who refused to stop for police in West Fargo is behind bars. Officers tried to stop 40-year-old Adam Montour for speeding around 1:30 this afternoon but he fled. Spike strips were used to stop his vehicle at the intersection of Sheyenne and 32nd Avenue West. Montour, who has no permanent address, was arrested for fleeing,…

People Try Their City’s Unique Flavors at “Taste of West Fargo Art Social”

This year marks the first time the city's food and art events were combined into one

WEST FARGO, N.D. — When Frank Clemens and his team at Flatland Brewery was looking for a place to set up shop two years ago, something special drew them to West Fargo. “When we approached the city when we wanted to start up, they were just excited that we were there and they wanted to do whatever they could to help…

West Fargo Bedroom Fire Spreads to Attic

It started just before 11 a.m.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A bedroom fire spreads to the attic, causing significant damage to a house in West Fargo. The fire department got the call right before 11:00 this morning. The fire started in the back bedroom of the house and vented through the attic, causing damage to the roof. Firefighters covered the family’s belongings with tarps to ensure no…

HS Boys Hockey Roundup: West Fargo, Fargo North Come up short in Season Openers

The Packers fell to Bismarck and the Spartans lost to Bismarck Century

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The boys hockey season did not start exactly as West Fargo would have liked. The Packers were at home against Bismarck, and they dropped the matchup 3-2. The Demons scored 30 seconds into the game and ended the first period with a 2-1 lead before West Fargo tied it up. Bismarck scored the eventual game-winner in…

Workers Finish Construction Along 13th Avenue

There will now be six open lanes in Fargo and five open lanes in West Fargo

FARGO/WEST FARGO, N.D. – The end of the 13th Avenue road construction is something we can all be thankful for this holiday season. Workers will be done cleaning up construction on both the Fargo and West Fargo sides of the street by the end of the day. The completion of the 13th Avenue project gives drivers more room with six…

Olive Street, an Accessories Store, Holds Grand Opening in West Fargo

The whole store is 15 percent off for the celebration

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Olive Street, a store that sells accessories like jewelry, shoes, and handbags, held a grand opening celebration. The whole store is 15 percent off on Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17. The first 25 customers of the day also get to pop a balloon to get more discounts. “We always say you already have a…

West Fargo Named 10th Best Small City to Live in America

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo is named the 10th best small city to live in America by WalletHub. The website compared more than 1,200 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 40 indicators. West Fargo’s low cost of living, crime and unemployment rates and a high average of median income and education helped the city get the honor….

Man Charged in Death of Baby Reaches Plea Deal To Amended Charges

Spencer Foner has pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent homicide

FARGO, ND — A West Fargo man has reached a plea deal in the drowning death of his 8-month-old baby. Spencer Foner has pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent homicide. He had been charged in the spring with manslaughter and child neglect. The child neglect charge was dismissed. A sentencing date has not yet been set. West Fargo police say…