West Fargo Library hosts annual Mitten Tree Drive

The West Fargo Public Library is hosting its fifteenth annual Mitten Tree Drive this December to collect winter gear for West Fargo children. 

From Dec. 1 through Jan. 6, donors can drop off new or like-new child-sized mittens, gloves, sweatpants,...

New Storytime Kits available at West Fargo Library

West Fargo Public Library users can now bring the magic of storytime home with them in the form of storytime kits that can be checked out with a library card. 

The kits include books and a binder with reproducible activity sheets and instructions....

West Fargo Fire Department knocks down Wednesday morning structure fire

At approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, the West Fargo Fire Department was dispatched to 237 12^th ½ Avenue E. When crews arrived on scene, heavy smoke and large flames were visible from the roof of a multi-resident condo building.&nb...

West Fargo Fire Department responding to Wednesday morning active structure fire

At approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, the West Fargo Fire Department was dispatched to 237 12^th ½ Avenue E. When crews arrived on scene, smoke and flames were visible from the roof of a multi-resident condo building. There are no injur...

Main Avenue Lane Reduction Beginning Monday, Nov. 27

The eastbound right lane of Main Avenue will close between 17^th Street E. and 45^th Street beginning Monday, Nov. 27, for private utility work. Work is anticipated to be complete by Friday, Dec. 1, pending weather conditions. 

The sidewalk in this ...

West Fargo Police Department asks for public’s help in locating missing adult

The West Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 50-year-old female, Jonett Wanner. 

Wanner left work July 11, 2023, and was last seen at approximately 2:30 p.m. Wanner has access to a grey 2017 Niss...

City of West Fargo 2023 Thanksgiving Closures and Sanitation Schedule

The City of West Fargo is closed Thursday, Nov. 23, – Friday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. No garbage or recycling will be collected Thursday, Nov. 23. Thursday and Friday garbage collection, and Thursday recycling collection will take...

West Fargo Library hosting food drive through end of November with special event Nov. 22

The West Fargo Public Library is accepting donations of non-perishable food items through the end of November. Donated items will go to local food banks. 

The library is also hosting a special “WinsDay Wednesday” event on Nov. 22...

West Fargo Fire Department’s new headquarters grand opening Tuesday, Nov. 28

The West Fargo Fire Department invites the public to attend the grand opening of the Headquarters building (1201 10th Ave. E.)  beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. A brief ceremony will take place followed by tours, meet and greets and a chance...

West Fargo Fire Department reminds residents to adopt their neighborhood hydrant

The West Fargo Fire Department reminds residents to sign up for the annual Adopt a Hydrant program. Residents are encouraged to adopt a hydrant during the winter season to help save time and lives. 

Residents who register via the online tool will ...

New technology available to checkout at West Fargo Library

The West Fargo Public Library recently added new items available for checkout with a library card.   

Ozobots, a popular item at library STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) events in the past, are now available to c...

Library hosting class to help connect seniors with family and friends

The West Fargo Public Library will host “Keeping Up with Family and Friends Using Technology” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the library (215 Third St. E.) This free one-hour class will explore step-by-step means of communication on...

West Fargo Police Department launches body worn camera program

The West Fargo Police Department has launched its new body worn camera program department wide. The use of body worn cameras is intended to enhance the mission of the West Fargo Police Department by accurately capturing contacts between members of the dep...

Pete Nielsen named next Chief of West Fargo Police Department

During the Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, West Fargo City Commission meeting, the Commission unanimously approved the recommendation of City Administrator Dustin Scott to promote Pete Nielsen as the next West Fargo Police Department Chief. 

“We a...

Library hosting 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's class Oct. 7

The West Fargo Public Library is hosting “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. 

The one-hour program is hosted in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Minn...

English Conversation Circles continue at West Fargo Library

The West Fargo Public Library will continue to offer monthly English Conversation Circles this fall. The meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, allowing English language learners to practice speaking English in a casual environ...

New Writing Circle club at West Fargo Library for writers of all levels

The West Fargo Public Library is excited to introduce a new addition to its lineup of clubs for residents to explore new hobbies, hone current skills, and build relationships with friends and neighbors. The newest club — Writing Circle &mdas...

City of West Fargo sewer system cleaning and inspection to take place over fall months

UPDATED (Nov. 6):

The Public Works Department will conduct sewer system cleaning and inspection beginning Monday, Nov. 6 in the following areas: 

• Eighth Street W. between 3rd Avenue W. and 5th Avenue W. 
• Ninth 1/2 Avenue W. between Sheyenne...

New expanded reference services available at West Fargo Library

The West Fargo Public Library now offers formal reference services in-person and online.

Library staff are available from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to help the public with library resources and databases, family history or oth...

West Fargo Library welcomes new Library Director

The West Fargo Public Library staff and Board of Directors are elated to welcome Jenna Kahly as library director, effective Aug. 28, 2023. As director of the city’s sole library, Kahly oversees library operations and provides strategic leadership for the ...

West Fargo Fire Department releases fire transparency dashboard

The West Fargo Fire Department is announcing a new, all-inclusive data dashboard for the public. The dashboard provides public data on incident responses by the West Fargo Fire Department into one easily accessible location. The data is formatted in multi...

West Fargo Library Service Reminder: Hoopla Daily Limits

The West Fargo Public Library would like to remind Hoopla users that the daily spend cap is still in place. First announced in April, the daily spend cap for Hoopla is the library's solution to the growing costs of the service, which charges the...

Metro area libraries announce 2023 One Book, One Community title

West Fargo Library releases 2022 Annual Report

The West Fargo Public Library has released its 2022 Annual Report. The report, which describes the library’s accomplishments and usage statistics for the 2022 calendar year, also shows growth in library usage over the last five years and illustr...

West Fargo Library adds additional storytime sessions for summer

The West Fargo Public Library is adding 12 additional storytime sessions to the calendar this summer.

The library will host a second weekly session of the popular “Ready to Read Storytime,” intended for preschool-aged children and their...

Updates to reciprocal borrowing, granted access and parental controls at West Fargo Library

In April, the West Fargo Public Library Board of Directors voted to approve changes to library policies. An update to the Reciprocal Borrowing Policy changes what access Fargo Public Library and Lake Agassiz Regional Library reciprocity patrons have to We...

West Fargo Public Library announces 2023 summer reading program, Little Red Reading Bus route

The West Fargo Public Library is preparing for a busy summer, with events, reading challenges, and an eight-week Little Red Reading Bus route. The festivities will begin with a Summer Kickoff Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, at the West Fargo L...

West Fargo Library Service Update: Hoopla Daily Limits

West Fargo Public Library Hoopla users may have noticed a change in item availability in early April. Due to increased use of the Hoopla service, the West Fargo Public Library’s budget for the pay-per-checkout service was depleting quickly. In an attempt ...

Friends of the West Fargo Library Used Book Sale March 18 and 19

The Friends of the West Fargo Public Library non-profit group is hosting a Used Book Sale this month to raise money for library services. The group will be selling books, DVDs, games and other educational items donated by the community from 10 a.m. to 4 p...

Free movie screenings celebrate Women's History Month

The West Fargo Public Library is celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing stories of influential women on the big screen.

The West Fargo Library’s Monday Matinee free movie screenings start at 1:30 p.m. every Monday afternoon. Each screening is free an...

West Fargo Library celebrates local artists through Music at the Library events

The West Fargo Public Library is celebrating local musicians through monthly Music at the Library events this spring. 

The library hosted it’s first event on Jan. 28, where local clarinet ensemble – Mellifluous – play...

Friends of the West Fargo Public Library support library through book drive, Giving Hearts Day

The Friends of the West Fargo Public Library non-profit group is collecting monetary and physical item donations to support the West Fargo Public Library this February.

Members of the public are invited to bring donations of gently used books, DVDs, audiob...

West Fargo Public Library receives 2022 Star Library Award

The North Dakota State Library recently awarded the West Fargo Public Library the 2022 North Dakota Star Library Award for exemplary service to the community. 

The award is based on per-capita circulations, service hours, program attendance, compu...