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Man accused in Bemidji cross burning pleads guilty

BEMIDJI – One of the men accused of placing a burning cross in a Northern Township resident’s yard has pleaded guilty to a felony charge. Derek Daniel Barnes, 20, pleaded...

news Wed, Aug 22, 2012 - 3:08pm

WFHS investigating alleged 'misuse of prescription medications' by students

West Fargo High School administrators are investigating alleged misuse of prescription medication by some of its students. On Tuesday morning, the West Fargo Pioneer received an anonymous tip that several...

news / education Wed, Feb 02, 2011 - 9:19am

West Fargo Public Schools: Week-long spring break 'worth a try'

West Fargo students have cause for celebration - and may want to consider planning ahead for a longer-than-normal spring break. With only a slight adjustment, the West Fargo School Board...

news / education Wed, Jan 12, 2011 - 12:00am

City agrees to move forward with revitalization study

West Fargo City Commissioners voted to move forward on a Sheyenne Street/Main Avenue framework study finalizing a draft contract for services with Centro Inc., in cooperation with the Metropolitan Council...

news Wed, Nov 17, 2010 - 12:00am

WF man dies in plane crash

Thomas Mitchell, 51, West Fargo, died Monday when his experimental plane crashed in a Wisconsin cornfield, according to the Sauk County Sheriff's office. Chief Deputy Chip Meister said that Mitchell...

news Tue, Nov 02, 2010 - 8:40am

Board gives go-ahead to pursue demographer for long-range facility plan

On Monday, the West Fargo School Board gave the go-ahead to begin the pursuit of a demographer to help with the district's ongoing long-range facility planning process. "I believe there...

news / education Wed, Oct 13, 2010 - 12:00am

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Flowers' Foresight

news / education Wed, Sep 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Big Iron marking 30 years Annual farm expo continues to thrive

Thirty years old and bigger and better than ever, Big Iron 2010, the Midwest's largest agricultural expo, is set for its annual three-day run Tuesday, Sept. 14, through Thursday, Sept...

news Wed, Sep 08, 2010 - 12:00am

West Fargo School Board votes to forego early compliance of new health care insurance provisions

At the West Fargo School Board meeting Aug. 9, recommendations by the insurance committee to conform early to new national health reform measures were tabled for further discussion. On Monday,...

news / education Wed, Aug 25, 2010 - 12:00am

Harwood Elementary first-grade teacher Jean Melicher is swarmed by students after being named West Fargo School District Teacher of the Year last Friday. Dave Samson/The Pioneer

Harwood Elementary School's Melicher chosen as finalist for North Dakota Teacher of the Year

Jean Melicher, a first-grade teacher at Harwood Elementary School, has been chosen as one of four finalists for the 2011 North Dakota Teacher of the Year. The nominees were announced...

news / education Wed, Aug 25, 2010 - 12:00am

WF City Commission approves rezoning requests

West Fargo City Commissioners faced a relatively light agenda Monday night that included approving first reading of rezoning of Eagle Run 18th Addition from planned unit development to R-3 multiple...

news Wed, Aug 18, 2010 - 12:00am

West Fargo School Board discusses budget, insurance, land purchase

The West Fargo School Board covered a lot of ground at Monday's meeting. With recommendations for action that spanned the first nine letters of the alphabet - and then some...

news / education Wed, Aug 11, 2010 - 12:00am

City committed to holding the line

If West Fargo City Commissioners adopt the preliminary budget for 2011 as proposed at their final meeting two weeks ago (and in all likelihood they will) the result for the...

opinion Wed, Aug 11, 2010 - 12:00am

West Fargo officials pose with gold-painted shovels bearing a fire emblem during a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday at the current West Fargo fire station. The groundbreaking was held inside because of muddy conditions at the new location. Dave Wallis / The Forum

Fire department breaks ground for new south side station

After ten years of talking and planning, a new West Fargo Southside Fire Station is about to become a reality. A special groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, July 13, at...

news Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - 11:20am

WF commission agrees to fund start-up costs for senior center

West Fargo's senior population, estimated at nearly 4,000, is one step closer to having their own center to meet, socialize and enjoy a nutritious onsite meal. West Fargo City Commissioners...

news Wed, Jun 23, 2010 - 12:00am

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