Fargo News

Fargo, North Dakota – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is inviting local residents and people who work in the county to apply for its upcoming Citizens Academy, a free educational program designed to provide participants with a closer look at modern law enforcement operations. Beginning this fall, the academy will offer a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, giving attendees an opportunity to better understand the many responsibilities handled by deputies and sheriff’s office staff. Officials said the program is intended to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community while providing greater insight into how the agency serves Cass…

West Fargo, North Dakota – Drivers in the area should prepare for temporary traffic changes as a section of Rustad Lane E will close for concrete repair work starting Monday, July 27. The construction project will affect the portion of Rustad Lane E located just north of 23rd Avenue E. During the work, the intersection of 6th Street E and 23rd Avenue E will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic, requiring motorists to follow posted detours. Officials said northbound traffic on 6th Street E will be redirected west on 23rd Avenue E to allow access to businesses located along Rustad…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Public Library is preparing to wrap up one of its biggest summer programs with a special dinosaur-themed event designed to entertain and educate children of all ages. Families are invited to attend the Summer Reading Challenge wrap-up celebration featuring Dakota Dinosaur Adventure on Monday, July 27. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Dr. James Carlson Library, located at 2801 32nd Ave. S. in Fargo. Organizers have planned the event as an open house, allowing visitors to arrive and participate in activities throughout the morning. No advance registration is…

Fargo, North Dakota – A lengthy investigation that began with a seriously injured infant has resulted in criminal convictions for two caregivers after authorities uncovered years of alleged child neglect, unreported injuries, unsafe conditions, and illegal drug activity inside a Fargo daycare. According to the Fargo Police Department, the case centered on Cara’s Cozy Heart Daycare, which was operated by Cara Aus and Joshua Aus. What initially appeared to be an investigation into a single injury eventually expanded into a two-year effort involving multiple agencies, medical professionals, forensic experts, and child welfare officials. The investigation started in April 2024 after a…

West Fargo, North Dakota – Drivers and pedestrians should prepare for temporary travel changes as a section of 1st Street will close for several days to allow private utility work to take place. According to officials, 1st Street between 6th Avenue East and 7th Avenue East will close beginning Monday, July 20. If weather conditions cooperate, the project is expected to be completed by Friday, July 24. Detours and parking changes announced During the closure, motorists and pedestrians will be directed to use Sukuts Street or 2nd Street East as alternate routes to travel around the construction area. Officials also noted…

Fargo, North Dakota – The City of Fargo is warning residents and businesses to be on alert after discovering a scam involving fraudulent emails that falsely appear to come from city officials. According to the City of Fargo Planning Department, the deceptive messages are designed to look like official government correspondence. Officials say the emails appear to come from a government email address and are signed as though they were sent by the Chair of the Planning Commission. City officials said they are aware of the fraudulent activity and are working with the City’s Information Services Department and the Fargo Police…

West Fargo, North Dakota – Drivers traveling along Sheyenne Street should prepare for temporary traffic changes next week as private utility work gets underway in the area. Beginning Monday, July 6, one southbound lane and one northbound lane on Sheyenne Street between 13th Avenue West and 14th Avenue West will be closed while construction crews complete utility improvements. Motorists urged to plan ahead Although lane closures will be in place, officials said access to driveways along the construction zone will remain available throughout the project. The work is expected to continue through Wednesday, July 8, although the schedule could change if…

Fargo, North Dakota – The City of Fargo is inviting residents to attend a public ceremony marking the official swearing in of the city’s newly elected mayor and two city commissioners. The event will be held on Monday, July 6, at the beginning of the regular Fargo City Commission meeting. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall, located at 225 4th Street North. Community members are welcome to attend as the city’s newest elected leaders formally take the oath of office. Newly elected officials to take oath of office During the…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department is asking the community to help locate a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen in south Fargo early Wednesday morning. Authorities identified the missing teenager as Briyah Wright. According to police, she was last seen on Wednesday, July 1, at approximately 6:15 a.m. in the southern part of the city. Police seeking information from the public Investigators described Briyah as 16 years old, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 190 pounds. She has black or dark brown hair and green eyes. Police are urging anyone who may have seen…

Fargo, North Dakota – Drivers traveling through Fargo should prepare for traffic changes as the North Dakota Department of Transportation gets ready to begin a bridge rehabilitation project along the Interstate 29 corridor. Construction is scheduled to start during the week of July 6 and will focus on improving several bridge structures that serve motorists in the area. The work is expected to continue through September 2026. Three bridge locations included in the project According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, construction will take place at three locations along the corridor. The project includes the bridges at Interstate 29 and…