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Students receive MSUM scholarships Heather Brasel, West Fargo, has received a $500 Upper Class Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead, while Amy Matzke, West Fargo, has received a $1000 Upper Class Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

West Fargo VFW Post 7564 is setting aside Friday, March 29, as a special day to honor Vietnam Veterans. The doors will open at 1 p.m. in acknowledgment of Vietnam Veterans Day, with registration from 1 to 6 p.m. in the lower level of the clubrooms at 308 Sheyenne Street. Complimentary...

With an anticipated 320 new students coming to West Fargo elementary schools this fall, the West Fargo School Board elected to make changes that can potentially ease the process. In Monday’s meeting, the board unanimously authorized the administration to advertise for bids for the...

FARGO - Bruce Risberg is going to jail on Monday, and he and his longtime girlfriend - whose porch he was charged with lighting on fire - have nothing but good things to say about it. "My case turned out awesome," said the West Fargo man after his sentencing Tuesday in Cass County...

The Red River Valley Fair announces the Country Music Association's 2012 best new artist Hunter Hayes to perform on Friday, July 12, 2013. Hunter Hayes works at his craft virtually every waking hour. In his world, there are no days off. There are no hobbies or outside interests....

The Fargo Police Department is gearing up to conduct an increased seat belt enforcement campaign starting Friday, Jan. 11, through Saturday, Jan. 19, as part of the statewide Click-It or Ticket efforts. According to the NDDOT 2011 statistics, 148 people died on North Dakota roads....

The 63rd legislative session began on January 8 and will last a maximum of 80 days, which means an end date of May 1. During that time, approximately 1000 bills will be heard, studied and will have votes in the Senate or House. The Senate can introduce bills until January 28, but...

In Monday's meeting, the West Fargo City Commission reviewed their options as they relate to the Fargo Moorhead Diversion Project, which were laid out by City Administrator Jim Brownlee. The commissioners decided to continue monitoring the process, and did not vote on the topic. "I...

WEST FARGO - Another West Fargo High School student, the fifth in a little more than a month, died Monday. Ryan McLeod was 17 years old. A West Fargo school district official said McLeod suffered from ongoing health issues. A prayer service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at West...

Through a joint sponsorship between the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, the City of West Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools, three community legislative forums have been set for Saturday, Feb. 2, Saturday, March 9, and Saturday, April 6. Legislative representatives...

Trinity, the company that purchased DMI last fall, has recently shared their plans for their plant in West Fargo with city officials. They will be building products for the energy services industry. Specifically in West Fargo that means storage vessels for products such as propane,...