City of West Fargo Fourth of July closures and schedule changes

The City of West Fargo will close Monday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July. There is no garbage collection on that day. To accommodate the holiday, Monday and Tuesday garbage routes will be collected Tuesday, July 5. Recycling service will be d...

Hours of operation changing for West Fargo City Hall and Police Department building

Effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the hours for the West Fargo City Hall and Police Department building at 800 4^th St. E. in West Fargo are changing. The new hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless there are public meetings or events that require di...

West Fargo Police Department launches summer ‘I Got Caught’ program

While on patrol this summer, West Fargo Police Department officers will be looking for children wearing safety helmets. If caught wearing a helmet, children will receive a coupon to a local Dairy Queen restaurant to receive a free ice cream cone. The prog...

West Fargo Police Department launches comfort dog and School Resource Officer team

The West Fargo Police Department is launching a School Resource Officer (SRO) and comfort dog team with the addition of new K-9 Bella. This program is possible through a donation from SCHEELS and partnership with West Fargo Public Schools. 

K-9 Be...

West Fargo Police Department releases 2021 Annual Report

During the Monday, April 18, 2022, City Commission meeting, Police Chief Denis Otterness presented the West Fargo Police Department’s 2021 annual report. The report, which covers the department’s accomplishments, vital statistics and s...