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It's no secret that mosquitoes have been a growing source of aggravation (as they always are but in varying degrees) especially with all the summer rainfall triggering their ongoing annoyance,...

It is daily that personnel of the West Fargo Police Department are faced with situations relating to a person's mental health or chemical dependency issues. An estimated ninety percent of...

With the aid of his former press secretary, Bob Jansen, Governor George Sinner has recorded his life's story in an autobiography titled Turning Points, now on sale at local book...

I can remember when National Night Out first began about 17 years ago.

Crime knows no time or season. They will take place in the middle of the day or the middle of the night. In West Fargo, there is one patrol officer...

Last year, the League of Women Voters launched a campaign to initiate a constitutional amendment to provide for a new method of redistricting the seats of the state legislature.

If you love old cars or are simply looking for an evening of socializing, fun and excitement, head on over to Sheyenne Street Thursday night for what is becoming one...

It's now officially the dog days of summer. This is the time when people and animals are trying to find ways to keep cool, whether it is playing in the...

For most citizens, redividing the state into districts for the purpose of electing legislators is a boring subject that seems to have little relevance to daily life. However, it is...

What a totally senseless act beyond comprehension - the fatal shooting of veteran Bismarck police officer Sgt. Steven Kenner while responding to a domestic disturbance call on Friday, July 8...

"The mayor says he can't balance the budget with the expense of the community hall on his back," announced Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ork Dorken to the town citizenry assembling...

A number of incidents recently reported in the news illustrate the importance of proper response to suspicious items. In the local area, a man purchased a military munitions which he...

The West Fargo City Commission has enacted several ordinances to regulate the keeping and care of pets with the intent to identify owners of lost pets, control destructive animal behavior...

Unbelievably, the Fourth of July is already approaching next week, signaling for many the median point of the summer. Really weird talking about this topic, when only last week the...