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Insight from West Fargo PD: Speeding criteria in school zones defined

A question has come into the police department asking about speeding in the area of the school. 13-1101(2) provides the rule. 13-1101. SPEED LIMITATIONS. Except in instances where a lower...

opinion Wed, Mar 06, 2013 - 10:24am

Insight from West Fargo PD: Sobriety program strives to keep criminals alcohol free

In 2007 the 60th Legislative Assembly authorized the Attorney General to establish a sobriety program pilot project modeled after the very successful 24/7 sobriety program of South Dakota. The pilot...

opinion / news Thu, Dec 27, 2012 - 9:20am

Driving Under the Influence penalties, time for state review

Recently a West Fargo family was killed when their vehicle was struck head-on by a drunk driver. The individual was driving the wrong way on the interstate with a blood...

opinion Wed, Jul 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Insight from West Fargo PD: Fireworks prohibited within City, ordinance, enforcement under review

Conversations have been occurring and editorials written about the use of fireworks within the city limits of West Fargo this past Independence Day. In the strict sense of the ordinance...

opinion Wed, Jul 18, 2012 - 12:00am

Insight from West Fargo PD: Citizen responsibility to watch pets

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...

opinion Wed, Jul 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Officer Pete Nielsen (left) watches his dog, Disco, jump through an obstacle constructed by Boy Scout Brandon Duenow, a junior at West Fargo High School. Tyler Shoberg / West Fargo Pioneer

Scout spearheads WFPD project

When Troop 225 Boy Scout Brandon Duenow decided to tackle the West Fargo Police Department's project earlier this summer, he didn't really realize just how much work it would be...

news Wed, Jul 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Accident claims life at school construction site

The victim of a construction accident that occurred Friday at the high school addition to the Sheyenne Ninth Grade Center, 800 40th Ave. E., West Fargo, was identified Tuesday morning...

news Tue, May 29, 2012 - 12:46pm

Insight from WFPD: A need for traffic offense change

Did you know a simple Purchasing Power Calculator would set the relative value of a 20-dollar bill from 1960 at a value of $2.72 in 2010? This answer is obtained...

opinion Wed, May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: A glimpse at the budget process

May is typically the first month of spring and brings the warm temperatures of the summer season to our area. It is also the time of budget preparation for the...

opinion Wed, Apr 25, 2012 - 12:00am

insight from WFPD: National Take-Back Initiative to be held April 28

The West Fargo Police department will be working with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on safely removing and disposing unwanted prescription drugs. This will be the fourth time for this...

opinion Wed, Apr 18, 2012 - 12:00am

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Grants vital in yearly police department budget

Grants received by the West Fargo Police Department play a huge role in the yearly operation, saving thousands of dollars in officer salaries and equipment expense that otherwise would have...

news Wed, Mar 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Police Department releases annual stats

The West Fargo Police Department didn't rest on its laurels in 2011. Instead, staff was busier than ever responding to a total of 15,924 calls for service, a 4,213 increase...

news Wed, Feb 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Insight from WFPD: Simple yet effective way to save your child's life

If I could give you one simple thing to do that could save your child's life would you do it? Most people would say "absolutely, of course!" Well here it...

opinion Wed, Feb 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Officer Jorge Gonzalez demonstrates self defense during a kidnap awareness class at Sheyenne Ninth Grade Center. Submitted photo

'Go with your gut'

Bailey Jo Aanenson, 15, recently learned a startling statistic: according to reports, kids her age are the most likely to be kidnapped. She could hardly believe it. "I was like,...

education / news Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 12:00am

inisght from WFPD: Thank you for keeping an eye out on suspicious behavior

In recent weeks, the West Fargo Police Department has apprehended four separate groups for breaking into motor vehicles in our city. While officers are on routine patrol, they are actively...

opinion Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 12:00am

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