West Fargo

Willow Park Elementary School Opens in West Fargo

It is both the newest and largest elementary school in the district

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Willow Park Elementary School held its open house where students and parents got to tour the school and meet teachers. It is both the newest and largest elementary school in West Fargo. Most of the staff was already employed with the district. The principal, Ethan Ehlert, says one of the unique things about the school is a…

Fargo Public Schools Enrollment Is Up Slightly Over 2017

The district welcomed 11,445 students for the first day of class

FARGO, N.D. — There are a few more students attending Fargo Public Schools this year, but just a few. The district welcomed 11,445 students for the first day of class. That is 5 more students than at the start of the school year in 2017. But the district did gain nearly 200 students between May graduation and the start of…

West Fargo City Commission Mulls Annexation of Land Owned by Bonanzaville, Red River Valley Fair

The proposed takeover would mean operators would have to pay for special assessments

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo city commissioner called for the city to annex the land owned by Bonanzaville and the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Eric Gjerdevig wants the operators of Bonanzaville and the fairgrounds to help pay for the city’s special assessment projects. He says having both attractions help pay for special assessments should take some weight off the…

Members Of Fargo’s Special Assessment Task Force Announced

City Commissioner Tony Grindberg will chair the task force and will have voting rights to break any tie votes

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo has released the list of people named to the Special Assessment Task Force. The list includes a builder, realtor, mortgage lender, chamber representative and others. City Commissioner Tony Grindberg will chair the task force and will have voting rights to break any tie votes with task force recommendations. West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis will serve as…

Hockey Pioneer, Former Roseau Mayor And Businessman Passes Away

Bernie Burggraf, who suffered from dementia, had been in an assisted living center in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A pioneer in the hockey world and original host of “Face Off” on 740 The FAN has died. Bernie Burggraf, who suffered from dementia, had been in an assisted living center in West Fargo. He was a long-time businessman in Roseau, Minnesota where he established a grocery store, sporting goods store and Burggraf’s Menswear until his…

Summer Break Is About Over For Area School Children

Fargo Public Schools Go Back Into Session On August 23

FARGO, N.D. — Sad news kids living in Fargo: summer is over! Classes resume on Thursday at all Fargo Public Schools. West Fargo kids will have another week of vacation since school there begins on Tuesday, August 28. In Grand Forks, the first day of classes for K-9 is Monday, August 27. Ten thru 12th grade will begin school the…

Bonanzaville Kicks Off “Pioneer Days” with Historical Demonstrations

The celebration gives a glimpse of what was like in North Dakota during the 19th century

WEST FARGO, N.D. — People had the chance to take a step into history as part of Bonanzaville’s Pioneer Days. The annual celebration looks to give kids a glimpse at what life was like in the early days of North Dakota. People could watch how printers put ink to paper, how people made old blankets, and the secrets to making dishes…

Children Injured in Car Rollover In West Fargo

The accident occurred at 1111 Armour Street NW in West Fargo around 11:20 a.m. Thursday morning.

WEST FARGO, ND — One adult and three children were injured after a single vehicle rollover. The accident occurred at 1111 Armour Street NW in West Fargo around 11:20 a.m. Thursday morning. A 31 year old West Fargo woman and her three children, ages 2,4,8, were treated for non-life threatening injuries. West Fargo Police say alcohol was not a factor…

Grateful Cratefulls Now Open to Inspire Smiles

Dori Walter, her daughter Dani Gilseth, and her sister Aimee Hanson started the business

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Across the street from Sandy’s Donuts in West Fargo is Grateful Cratefulls, a new business with the mission to brighten someone else’s day. Dani Gilseth, Dori Walter and Aimee Hanson started the family-owned store after a relative was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer. After having multiple benefits, they decided they wanted to put a smile on…

Construction Underway on Two Softball Fields at West Fargo High School

The fields should be ready to play on before the snow flies

WEST FARGO, N.D. — After a run of more than 20 years at Elmwood Park, the West Fargo High School softball team gets a new home in its own backyard. The Packers now have two new softball fields on campus where their varsity and JV squads will take the field this spring. The move comes after West Fargo weaved together a…