Fargo News

West Fargo, North Dakota – The Red River Valley Fair, a much-anticipated event in West Fargo, is yet to commence but the fairgrounds are already teeming with preparations and activity. The yearly event, which unfolds over a ten-day span, is slated to start this Friday. Elizabeth Birkemeyer, the Director of Marketing & Events, expressed her optimism, stating, “Everything is proceeding exceptionally well. Our carnival equipment is being set up, food vendors are arriving, and soon, our commercial vendors will also join. As we inch closer to the fair, the activity and excitement only intensify.” This year’s fair is sure to be…

Fargo, North Dakota – Continuing its lively summer program, Fargo Broadway Square cordially invites the public to step back in time with this month’s Throwback Series, part of their ongoing Movies at The Square event. The Square, with its ample outdoor space, welcomes visitors to unfurl blankets on the Leisure Lawn or take advantage of the café tables and chairs dispersed around the area. These seating arrangements provide a comfortable setting to enjoy classic movies displayed on the prominent Midco Mega Screen. For those seeking refreshments during the movie, on-site provisions include a variety of snacks, beverages, and a range of…

Fargo, North Dakota – A Fargo mother, Breanna Ziegler, who was at the center of an Amber Alert, has been handed down a jail sentence. A court had issued an order on June 28, directing Ziegler to surrender custody of her three-year-old daughter, Beatris De-coteau, to the Cass County Social Services. Ziegler, however, failed to comply with this directive, leading to the activation of a state-wide Amber Alert. Fortunately, Beatris was located in a safe condition the following day. Her mother, on the other hand, was apprehended by the authorities. As a result of this incident, the presiding judge handed…

Fargo, North Dakota – The fire departments within the FM metropolitan area experienced a surge in activity during the night and early hours transitioning from the 4th of July holiday to the 5th. Post 10 p.m. on July 4, the Fargo Fire Department was called to address 14 fire incidents. A majority of these calls pertained to refuse fires and were efficiently resolved in less than thirty minutes each. Simultaneously, the fire departments of Moorhead and West Fargo were also occupied, having to attend to a total of five fire calls across their respective cities. Preliminary assessments suggest that fireworks or…

Fargo, North Dakota – With the persistent din of construction echoing in certain areas, one might ponder how the noise ordinances of Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead are applicable to these projects. In both Fargo and Moorhead, construction endeavors are permitted to commence from 7 a.m., whereas in West Fargo, operations can get underway from as early as 6:30 a.m. The permissible duration for all such activities in these three cities extends until 10 p.m. However, Fargo’s noise ordinance allows for certain exceptions pertaining to construction activities within the city. “Fargo provides an exemption for tasks such as concrete sawing, which…

West Fargo, North Dakota – Bonanzaville, the vibrant cultural hub managed by the Cass County North Dakota Historical Society (CCNDHS), invites everyone to commemorate Independence Day in a memorable and festive fashion. This 4th of July, the grounds of Bonanzaville will come alive with a broad array of entertainment and activities designed to provide a delightful family experience. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can revel in a host of activities, such as pony rides, games and bouncy houses, and even partake in a pie-eating contest. For the creative at heart, face painting will be on offer, and food vendors…

West Fargo, North Dakota – The West Fargo Fire Department wishes to draw the attention of residents to the crucial importance of adhering to safety protocols while using fireworks during the upcoming Independence Day festivities. Fireworks, though integral to the celebrations, carry inherent risks such as severe injuries and fire outbreaks when handled irresponsibly. It is hence strongly recommended that citizens exercise vigilance and strictly abide by the City’s ordinances concerning the use of fireworks. The City regulations permit individuals aged 12 years and above to possess and use retail fireworks within the West Fargo City limits, during two specific periods:…

Fargo, North Dakota – In a recent ruling, Alyssa Holzheimer, a former employee of the Creative Strides daycare center, has admitted guilt to an assault charge, following surveillance footage that exhibited abusive behavior towards the children under her care. On June 26, Holzheimer received sentencing for this felony charge. Holzheimer’s transgressions came to light when security cameras at the Creative Strides center, located at 2761 12th Avenue South in Fargo, recorded her handling a one-year-old girl in a severely inappropriate manner. The footage clearly shows her lifting the child by her wrist and carrying her over a distance of more than…

Fargo, North Dakota – An AMBER Alert has been activated in the case of a child reportedly abducted, as indicated by law enforcement authorities. This alert was jointly initiated late on Wednesday night by the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, in response to a request made by the Fargo Police Department. According to police reports, Beatris Decoteau, aged three, was forcibly taken from Fargo by her mother, Breanna Ziegler, and another individual who is no longer a person of interest in the investigation. Ziegler was last spotted in the vicinity of the Cass…

West Fargo, North Dakota – Teenagers are now welcome to register for an upcoming complimentary event focusing on safe driving skills. The program, known as Vision Zero Driving Skills for Success, is dedicated to offering practical experience to young drivers. The event is scheduled to take place in two locations this summer: at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on Tuesday, July 11, and at the Veterans Memorial Area in West Fargo on August 2. Each session will last for three hours, with time slots available from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This unique,…