Fargo News

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,…

Fargo, North Dakota – Broadway Square is set to host the ‘701 Day’, a community event to commemorate everything that makes North Dakota special. The celebration, arranged by the Fargo Park District, will commence on Saturday, July 1, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the state’s crucial agricultural sector. Presentations from RDO Equipment Co. will be featured, accompanied by an exhibition of substantial farming machinery at The Square. The occasion will be elevated by a variety of entertainments, including trivia games and live music performances. In addition to the educational and…

Fargo, North Dakota – The city of Fargo, nestled in the largely agrarian state of North Dakota, surprisingly thrives with an economically diverse landscape, accommodating a myriad of professional prospects. According to employment platform, Indeed, the area boasts over 7,000 job vacancies spread across an array of sectors, from skilled trades and information technology to health services and business-related roles. Moreover, many of these opportunities come with enticing compensation packages. Highlighted here are 10 Fargo-based firms actively recruiting for positions with wages exceeding $35 per hour. W.W. Wallwork Inc. is actively seeking a full-time Diesel Technician. The role offers an…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department offered the local community an insightful peek into law enforcement life during its annual picnic held at Broadway Square. This engaging event saw law enforcement officers and city officials converging with local families to foster a sense of community and understanding. With plenty of activities on offer, children had the opportunity to try on police uniforms, explore a fire truck and play in bouncy houses. They even had the chance to enter a raffle with the exciting possibility of winning a Fargo Police squad car. Free treats generously provided by Old Dutch…

Fargo, North Dakota – The development of a new fire station in southern Fargo is scheduled to commence shortly. Mayor Tim Mahoney, Fire Liaison Commissioner Denise Kolpack, Fire Chief Steve Dirksen, and other notable figures participated in a ceremony held at the location of the future station, situated on a 3.5-acre plot at 6617 33rd Street S. The new facility, designated as Fire Station 8, is tasked with providing service to the region situated south of Rose Creek Coulee, stretching from the Red River to 42nd Street. Over the previous five years, this region has generated close to 1,900 service…

Fargo, North Dakota – During this critical period of increasing mental health issues, identified by health experts as a crisis, additional cost-free and confidential support is becoming available to individuals within our locality. Fargo Cass Public Health is initiating a collaboration with CredibleMind, a digital resource that offers round-the-clock access to a variety of mental health materials, including videos, podcasts, books, articles, applications, and assessments. Healthcare professionals highlight that a significant portion of individuals struggling with mental distress choose to confront their issues independently. CredibleMind allows these individuals to explore and apply research-backed self-care information autonomously. The digital nature of…

As summer temperatures rise, residents of Fargo’s metropolitan areas have reported an increased incidence of public solicitation or “panhandling.” The City of Fargo maintains specific regulations to oversee this issue. According to the Fargo city ordinance, “it shall be unlawful for any person to aggressively panhandle in any area within the City of Fargo.” The term “Aggressive Panhandling” encapsulates behavior aiming to intimidate others into donating money or goods. Examples include pursuing, addressing or approaching an individual in a way that might incite fear of immediate harm or criminal action; making unconsented physical contact; or intentionally obstructing a person’s free…

Fargo, North Dakota – The most populous city in the state is witnessing a significant increase in participation in the summer school program. The city of Fargo reports a surge in enrollment numbers for both elementary and high school summer programs. Over 800 students, incorporating those from special education, are preparing for summer classes. These courses are designed to provide additional support to the students in key areas such as reading and math. In the neighboring city of West Fargo, the summer school programs are experiencing similar growth. The student count has more than doubled, jumping from 400 enrollees in…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo School Board has sanctioned a rise in the cost of school lunches for the 2023-24 academic year, as decided at their meeting on Tuesday, June 13. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, there has been an 8% inflation in food prices over the past year, and they forecast an additional 6% increase for 2023. The district’s expenditure to provide a meal has escalated by 15% to $3.85, up from $3.36 in the 2021-22 academic year. On June 6, 2023, the Planning Committee assessed federal guidelines, compared pricing data from across North Dakota, analyzed…