West Fargo

West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke Lays Out Goals for the City

After showing up at West Fest and at block parties throughout the past few weeks, he met with senior citizens at Sheyenne Crossings

WEST FARGO, ND — New West Fargo Police Chief Heith Janke continues to meet the community by hosting Coffee with a Cop. After showing up at West Fest and at block parties throughout the past few weeks, he met with senior citizens at Sheyenne Crossings. He spoke about cases he had in past jobs like racially charged violence, corrupt politicians…

West Fargo Police Department Hosts Drug Take Back Day

Their first event collected more than 200 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs

WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Police Department is helping get rid of expired, unwanted and unused medications. They took part in a drug take back event. They are in conjunction with Fargo Cass Public Health as part of a grant they received from the Department of Human Services. Their first event collected more than 200 pounds of unwanted…

West Fargo Police Asking for Help After Vandalism of Officer’s Vehicle

The vehicle was parked in the 800 block of 3rd Street East

  WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo officer’s personal vehicle was shot up late Tuesday night. The vehicle was parked in the 800 block of 3rd Street East. Police were called Wednesday and they determined that a gun was fired at the vehicle at least four times causing damage to the rear and front windshield. It was unoccupied at…

North Forces Draw with West Fargo in Lightning-Shortened Game

West Fargo was 8-0-0 in EDC play, Fargo North was 0-8-0.

FARGO, N.D. — It’s not quite a story of David and Goliath, but it’s still an upset. Fargo North, which had lost every game in EDC play all season, forced a draw against West Fargo. The Packers were 8-0-0 in the EDC heading into the matchup that was shortened by lightning. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Boys Soccer,…

West Fargo Residents Celebrate their Community at West Fest

The whole day was filled with events such as parades, vendors and craft shows

WEST FARGO, N.D. — This weekend, West Fargo isn’t just a place where you live:  It’s a community you can celebrate. It’s a “city on the grow.” But West Fargo locals say it keeps the small town feel. “You know your neighbors. Your kids all play together. Even as it gets bigger, it maintains that feeling,” said Jennifer Erends, event coordinator…

Sheyenne High School Teacher Resigned Over Allegations of Sex, Drugs and “Conduct Unbecoming”

The report stated Doster was drinking with her 18-year-old former students and was highly intoxicated and had trouble standing on her own. KVRR's Erin Wencl contributed to this report.

WEST FARGO, ND —  A West Fargo teacher resigned hours before the start of school on August 29 for an investigation involving alleged sexual conduct with a student/former student, providing alcohol to minors and having alcohol in her classroom. The school district’s personnel file on Elizabeth Doster reveals the investigation began August 9th after a student and parent informed a…

CONE ZONE: I-94 Near West Fargo to Start Monday

Expect delays during morning and evening rush hour or use an alternate route

WEST FARGO, ND — Another road construction project is about to begin. Work on I-94 from one mile west to one mile east of Sheyenne Street in West Fargo will start on Monday. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on the interstate and speeds will be reduced. Expect delays during morning and evening rush hour or…

Hornbacher’s Announces New West Fargo Location

The location is commonly referred to as the strawberry patch, an area the city has tried to develop for years

WEST FARGO, ND — Hornbacher’s has stores in Fargo, Moorhead and Grand Forks and they will soon open their 9th location in West Fargo. The grocery store chain will be the first business developed on the northwest corner of Sheyenne Street and I-94. This location is commonly referred to as the strawberry patch, an area the city has tried to…

The Big Iron Farm Show is Back in West Fargo

Big Iron has been the premier farm equipment show of the Midwest since 1980

  WEST FARGO, ND— Big Iron has been the premier farm equipment show of the Midwest since 1980 and it is back at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo. The three-day celebration has more than 900 exhibits and booths, as well as educational programs that provide insight on various topics. Some are here to see the latest agricultural…

Boys Soccer Roundup: West Fargo Downs Rival Sheyenne

EDC rivalries galore take over soccer on Tuesday night.

FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo boys soccer was able to bounce back from their first loss of the season to defeat rival Sheyenne 6-2. In other boys soccer games: the Davies Eagles downed rival Shanley 2-1, Fargo South beat rival Fargo North 4-1, and Grand Forks Central and Grand Forks Red River played to a 1-1 tie. Categories: High School,…