Fargo News

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…

Fargo, North Dakota – A car fire that caused significant damage to a neighboring garage is currently under investigation by local authorities. The incident was reported at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Friday, July 14, occurring on the 1500 block of 5th St. N. According to fire department officials, the vehicle has been declared a complete loss. Additionally, the heat emanating from the fire resulted in the melting of the siding on the adjacent garage. Dispatch records indicate that emergency crews remained at the scene for a duration of roughly ninety minutes. With the car having been inactive for a considerable period,…

Fargo, North Dakota – In the southern region of Fargo, four individuals have been taken into custody subsequent to a SWAT operation. At approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, July 14, teams from SWAT, Fargo Police, and Metro Street Crimes converged on the 2700 block of 32nd Ave. S. The objective was the execution of a high-risk search warrant linked to a prior shooting incident. Pictures provided by an on-site viewer depicted the law enforcement officers with their weapons drawn, maintaining a secure perimeter and employing a flash-bang device to facilitate entry into the premises. According to the police, the four individuals…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Public School District reports a significant issue, with 265 of its students classified as homeless. As mandated by law, Fargo Public Schools is obligated to provide services and activities aimed at enabling these students to enroll, attend, and achieve success within their educational journey. Every school district, according to federal legislation, is required to appoint a liaison dedicated to assisting students without permanent residences. Jan Anderson, the Fargo School District’s current Title I Coordinator, has been designated as the district’s homeless liaison. This yearly appointment is due for confirmation in the upcoming Tuesday school board…

Fargo, North Dakota – Animal shelters nationwide continue to grapple with chronic overcrowding, an issue of such severity that it has led to the death of dogs unable to be accommodated due to insufficient resources and space. The situation is no different for our local animal shelters and pounds, which are making earnest appeals for assistance. Erin Buzick, Foster Coordinator of 4LuvOfDog, shares, “Our intake coordinators are very hard at work and answering every single inquiry we get but unfortunately we have to turn down more people than we can help right now.” Consider Marnie, a seven-month-old puppy discovered in a…

Fargo, North Dakota – Following tips from the public, the Fargo Police Department successfully apprehended a man suspected of engaging in a serious assault. Willshaun Boxley, 42, was taken into police custody late on Tuesday night. Boxley was sought for an incident involving aggravated assault and terrorizing, which left one person severely injured. The incident in question took place around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting law enforcement to respond to a disturbance call in the 1300 block of 32nd Street South. The disturbance was reported to involve a knife, leading to a person being hospitalized with serious injuries. The condition of…

Fargo, North Dakota – The City Commission of Fargo has designated a certain edifice as hazardous, providing the proprietor with a deadline of September 8th to ensure its removal. According to Shawn Ouradnik, the Director of City Inspections, the freestanding garage in question – likely constructed in the late 1940s and located at 421 15th Avenue North – suffered substantial fire damage in November of 2019. As a result, it meets most of the city’s requisite conditions to be deemed a dangerous structure. Dawn Novotny, the property owner, has been involved in a series of miscommunications with the city regarding the…

Fargo, North Dakota – This weekend, the city of Fargo is excited to host the return of the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, scheduled from July 13th through July 15th. This bustling community event promises to be an engaging experience for all attendees. Expect to find merchants hailing from six different states, presenting a wide variety of wares. Offerings will span from culinary delights to handmade crafts, as well as fashionable clothing and unique jewelry pieces. The fair will provide a diverse and vibrant shopping experience for all tastes. Live performances will fill the air with music, featured on two different stages…

Fargo, North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of the Florida man who tragically lost his life in an incident on Interstate 29 north of Fargo. The individual has been identified as 24-year-old Logan Barcia from Old Town, Florida. The unfortunate event took place near mile marker 88, roughly 20 miles north of Fargo, at approximately 2:48 a.m. on Sunday. Barcia was operating a pickup truck when he lost control, leading to a rollover accident. Regrettably, Barcia was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident, and as a result, he was ejected from…