Fargo News

West Fargo, North Dakota – The results of the June 9, 2026 election have now been officially certified, setting the stage for a transition in leadership within the City of West Fargo. According to the Cass County Election Administrator, Eric Gjerdevig has been elected as the next Mayor of West Fargo. Voters also selected Patti Stedman and Tyler Erickson to serve as City Commissioners. In addition, Jim Martens was elected Municipal Judge for the City of West Fargo. The newly elected officials will formally begin their service during a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, July 1. The event will take place…

Fargo, North Dakota – Residents in Fargo should prepare for several city office closures and temporary service adjustments as the community observes the Independence Day holiday. City officials announced that Fargo city offices, Municipal Court, and Fargo Cass Public Health will be closed on Friday, July 3. The closure also includes WIC services and the public health clinic. Regular operations are expected to resume following the holiday weekend. While many government offices will be closed, essential public safety services will continue operating throughout the holiday period. Garbage collection and transit changes Garbage and recycling collection schedules will be adjusted during the…

West Fargo, North Dakota – The City of West Fargo is preparing to welcome residents and visitors back to downtown for its annual Street Fair, a community-focused event that highlights local businesses, artisans, food vendors, and entrepreneurs. Scheduled for Saturday, June 20, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Sheyenne Street in downtown West Fargo. Organizers say the fair is designed to bring the community together while showcasing the creativity and services offered by local vendors and businesses. The event will stretch along Sheyenne Street from 2nd Avenue West to 5th Avenue West, transforming the downtown corridor…

Fargo, North Dakota – Drivers in Fargo should prepare for traffic disruptions as two separate road construction projects begin on June 15, bringing lane reductions and road closures in different parts of the city. According to city officials, work will start at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 15, along 35th Street North. Traffic in that area will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 7th Avenue North and 12th Avenue North while crews complete asphalt surface repairs. The lane restrictions are expected to remain in place throughout the work period. City officials anticipate that the roadway will fully reopen…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s help as officers continue efforts to locate a missing 55-year-old man who was last seen in south Fargo. Authorities identified the missing individual as Michael Conover. According to police, Conover was last seen at approximately midnight on Tuesday, May 26. Investigators have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but officials are encouraging residents to remain alert and report any information that could help locate him. Public Asked To Assist Search Effort Police described Conover as 55 years old, standing approximately 5 feet 3…

Fargo, North Dakota – Fargo residents will soon head to the polls to take part in an election that will shape local leadership and determine the future of a key city funding measure. The City of Fargo election will be held alongside North Dakota’s primary election on Tuesday, June 9. Voters will be asked to make decisions on several important local races and ballot issues, while also participating in school board, park board, and statewide contests. Among the most closely watched races are those for mayor and two seats on the Fargo City Commission. Each of the commission positions carries a…

Fargo, North Dakota – A Fargo teenager was arrested after police say a threatening text message investigation quickly escalated into a shooting incident that prompted a large law enforcement response involving patrol officers, a SWAT team, and a specialized drone unit. Authorities said the incident began during the early morning hours of May 29 when Fargo Police officers responded to investigate a suspicious text message that had been received by a victim. According to police, the message came from someone known to the victim and referenced the victim’s address in the 4300 block of Estate Drive South while also containing a…

West Fargo, North Dakota – Cass County authorities have arrested a North Dakota man accused of making bomb-related threats involving a daycare center in Kindred late last year, leading to school safety checks and a major law enforcement response across rural parts of the county. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies arrested 37-year-old Cody M. Weathermon on Monday afternoon. He is facing two felony terrorizing charges connected to an incident that occurred in December 2025. According to investigators, Weathermon allegedly contacted the Red River Regional Dispatch Center and made threatening comments concerning a bomb and a daycare center…

Fargo, North Dakota – Residents across Fargo may hear outdoor warning sirens sounding at different times during the week of May 25 through May 29 as the city conducts routine maintenance on its emergency alert system. According to the City of Fargo, crews will perform preventative maintenance on all 37 outdoor warning sirens throughout the city. During the maintenance work, individual sirens will be briefly activated during daytime hours as technicians test equipment and confirm the system is operating properly. City officials emphasized that these siren activations are planned and are not connected to actual emergencies. Residents who hear short siren…

Fargo, North Dakota – The City of Fargo is preparing to celebrate Arbor Day with a large community tree planting event that will bring together students, city officials, environmental groups, and park staff in an effort to strengthen the city’s urban forest. The Arbor Day celebration is scheduled for Friday, May 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Anderson Park Softball Complex located at 4200 23rd Avenue South, directly across from the Red River Zoo. The event is being organized through a partnership involving the City of Fargo Forestry Department, the Fargo Park District, River Keepers, and Fargo Public Schools. Officials…