West Fargo

West Fargo First Responders Take Part in Active Shooter Drill

Police, fire, ambulance, and the school district were all involved in the full-scale exercise

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you saw emergency vehicles at West Fargo High School Tuesday morning, no need to worry: it was all for a drill. Police, fire, ambulance, and the school district were all part of a full scale exercise involving an active shooter. Police say this is the first time something like this has been done involving all the…

West Fargo Charged With Sexual Assault Of Teenager

Osmar Vasquez, 42, was arrested after the girl, who is now 13, reported that Vasquez had been sexually abusing her since she was 6.

WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo man is charged with Gross Sexual Imposition of a victim under 14, a felony. West Fargo Police say a sexual assault complaint was reported on August 7, 2018. Officers responded to the complaint and are investigating the incident that involves sexual contact with a 13 year old female. Osmar Vasquez, 42, was arrested after the…

West Fargo Mother Accused of Drowning Newborn Pleads Not Guilty

Ginny Lubitz entered pleas of not guilty to murder and attempted murder

FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo woman accused of drowning her newborn child has pleaded not guilty. During a Cass County District Court hearing, 36-year-old Ginny Lubitz entered pleas of not guilty to murder and attempted murder. Court documents say Lubitz placed her newborn child face down in about an inch of water in her bathtub to cause his death…

State Senator Judy Lee To Be Given Legacy Leader Award

It will be presented during The Chamber's Eighth Annual Meeting on September 19

FARGO, N.D. — A longtime state lawmaker is being recognized for her role in shaping and serving The Chamber. Senator Judy Lee of West Fargo will be given the 2018 Legacy Leader Award. It will be presented during The Chamber’s Eighth Annual Meeting on September 19 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Lee was selected by a nomination committee based…

13th Avenue and 16th Street Intersection Re–Opens in West Fargo

The 13th Avenue Reconstruction Project is well underway

WEST FARGO, N.D.– The 13th Avenue Reconstruction Project is well underway. The south side of the 13th Avenue and 16th Street intersection re–opened after temporarily closing for dirt and gravel work. Lane closures are causing traffic congestion during peak hours of business for retailers nearby. A crossover will be open on Saturday for traffic between 17th Street East and 48th…

Teenager Gets Stuck in Mud While Swimming in Sheyenne River

The boy was able to get out of the muddy current on his own power

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A 17–year–old South Fargo boy got stuck in the mud while swimming in the Sheyenne River Tuesday morning. He was going for a swim with his dog around 9:30 am on Tuesday, but he ended up getting caught in the muddy current. A West Fargo Police Officer happened to be driving down Sheyenne Street when the boy…

Legion Baseball: Moorhead’s Late Rally Dooms West Fargo

Blues scores three runs in the seventh with two outs to down Patriots

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Moorhead Blues used a two-out rally in the top of the seventh to sneak passed West Fargo 10-8 at Young Field on Tuesday night. Carter Howell singled in Tommy Horan from second base to tie the game at eight after the Patriots got the first two batters out in the inning. Caleb Saari later knocked…

Franek Falls in USA Wrestling Juniors Freestyle Championship

Jared Franek finishes runner-up for second consecutive year in USA National wrestling tournament.

FARGO, N.D. — For the second consecutive year West Fargo’s Jared Franek fell just short of his goal of winning a national title in the Juniors freestyle wrestling tournament at the FargoDome. Franek fell 13-2 to Danny Braunagel from Illinois to finish runner-up in the 160-pound weight class. Last year Franek lost in the championship match at 152-pounds. Categories: High…

Franek Advances to Junior Finals with Three Wins Monday

The West Fargo graduate won three bouts to advance all the way to the finals in the Junior National Championships

FARGO, N.D. — Last year at the USA Wrestling Junior & Cadet National Championships, Jared Franek finished runner-up at 152 pounds. Now, the West Fargo graduate is hoping to finish one spot better as he moves on to the finals at 160 pounds. Franek picked up three wins on Monday (7-3, 10-0, 11-0,) to sweep his way into the championship…