Fargo News

West Fargo, North Dakota – In an effort to manage the ongoing bus driver shortage, West Fargo School District is contemplating an adjustment to its transportation policies come autumn. Presently, the district establishes a ‘walkable zone’ – a circumference of approximately 0.9 miles around each school within which students are ineligible for bus services. This boundary is set to widen in the coming school year. “We are faced with the necessity to reduce our requirement for drivers, hence, we’ll be establishing a one-mile radius for elementary schools and a 1.5-mile radius for secondary schools,” explained Brad Redmond, the district’s Transportation Director.…

Fargo, North Dakota – The North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo has made a commitment to assist those impacted by the July 14 tragedy. The park announced that it will be donating a dollar from every admission fee this Saturday, as well as 10% of all concession proceeds, to the families of Fargo Police and others affected. In addition, the park will extend complimentary admission on Saturday to all active and retired Military personnel, Law Enforcement officers, First Responders, and Essential Workers. This gesture is part of the park’s annual event, Horses and Heroes Day. Over the course of the upcoming…

West Fargo, North Dakota – An imperative notice has been issued for the temporary suspension of vehicular movement on the eastbound lane of 13th Avenue. This closure, necessitated by imminent sewer repairs, is set to commence on Monday, July 24. It is expected that the repair works will be completed by Friday, July 28. However, this projection is contingent on prevailing weather conditions and might be subject to change. Throughout the period of these essential maintenance works, a detour route will be established for eastbound traffic. Motorists will be directed to utilise 8th Street W and 7th Avenue W as the…

West Fargo, North Dakota – In a response to an structure fire on the periphery of West Fargo, multiple fire departments mobilized their resources promptly. The alert of the aforementioned incident was received in the early hours of Thursday, July 20, precisely at 1:30 a.m. The conflagration had taken hold of a building situated in the 3900 block of 9th Ave. W., a location to the west of the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in the rural part of the area. Upon the distress signal, fire control units from West Fargo, Mapleton, and Harwood were immediately dispatched to the beleaguered location. The…

Fargo, North Dakota – In a gesture of support and solidarity, the Red River Valley Fair has contributed a generous sum of over $40,000 to assist the families impacted by the recent officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in the city on Friday afternoon. The Red River Valley Fair actively encouraged local residents to attend the fair on Sunday, emphasizing that the entirety of gate admission proceeds would be directed towards supporting the affected officers’ families. In a heartfelt statement shared on the Red River Valley Fair’s official Facebook page, the organization expressed its gratitude to the community for their participation, stating,…

Fargo, North Dakota – An uncommon robbery incident unfolded just south of Fargo, prompting a swift response from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 11:15 on Monday morning, law enforcement authorities were alerted to an armed robbery in the Frontier area, situated just south of Fargo. Sheriff Jesse Jahner confirmed that the victim of the crime was a mail carrier, who had fallen victim to an armed assailant. According to a witness account, the perpetrator, driving a gray or dark-colored passenger vehicle, wielded a handgun during the robbery. The suspect, described as a black male standing approximately 6 feet tall…

Fargo, North Dakota – The North Dakota State Patrol found itself responding to a pair of vehicular accidents on Interstate 29 near 52nd Avenue South on Monday evening. The initial incident, occurring approximately at 5:45 p.m., involved a semi-truck, a pickup, and an SUV colliding in the southbound lane. As a result of this collision, one individual necessitated transportation to the hospital for the treatment of minor injuries. This accident led to substantial congestion on the highway, precipitating a subsequent crash roughly an hour later. The second accident involved a pickup truck towing a camper and a semi-truck carrying a flatbed.…

Fargo, North Dakota – Blood service providers are issuing a critical warning regarding the regional blood supply following a tragic shooting incident that resulted in multiple hospitalizations. Vitalant, a prominent blood service organization, has declared an emergency blood shortage, reporting a 25 percent decrease in blood supply since May. The recent surge in holiday-related injuries, coupled with the aftermath of the major shooting in Fargo, has led to a significant depletion of the blood inventory. According to Vitalant, the current supply is less than a three-day reserve for most blood types. In response to the devastating shooting, immediate measures were taken…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Red River is expected to see an increase in activity today, as participants take to the waters for the annual Race the Red event. Competitors have the flexibility to select their preferred distance for this paddle race. The options available are 1.5, 3.5, or 6 miles, catering to a range of skill levels. The starting and finishing point for all races is situated at the south boat ramp at Dike East. Participants will paddle against the current to a pre-determined turnaround point, where they will collect a prize before making their return downstream to the finish…

Fargo, North Dakota – In a significant development that concludes a nearly two-decade-long investigation implicating dozens of individuals, a man alleged to be a hitman for a Mexican drug cartel entered a guilty plea to federal charges yesterday. Juan Francisco Sillas-Rocha, a resident of Tijuana, Mexico, admitted guilt to three charges during a hearing presided over by Chief Judge Peter Welte in Fargo, North Dakota. The charges included conspiracy to commit murder in aid of a continuous criminal enterprise. Sillas-Rocha is slated to receive his sentencing in the early part of 2024, potentially facing a life sentence and fines amounting to…