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With an estimated population of more than 33,000, West Fargo is truly “a city on the grow” with one of the fastest growing communities in North Dakota. Throughout this phenomenal growth, West Fargo continues to offer an excellent student-oriented school district, a park district with world-class facilities, and a variety of housing options to meet the needs of any resident. Boasting opportunities for both families and businesses, West Fargo combines the benefits of small-town living with the resources and amenities of a large metropolitan city.

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Oct 10 Tue

City of West Fargo to begin flushing fire hydrants week of Oct. 16

The City of West Fargo public works department will begin flushing fire hydrants the week of Oct. 16, 2017.

Author: Public Works Staff Department: Public Works

Oct 05 Thu

Mayor Rich Mattern embracing pink for breast cancer awareness

Rich Mattern, mayor of West Fargo, will be embracing his pink side this October to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.

Author: Community Service Staff Department: Community Service

Oct 04 Wed

"Paper Wishes" author to join West Fargo Public Library event

Lois Sepahban, author of the young adult novel “Paper Wishes,” will participate in the West Fargo Public Library’s One Book, One Community event at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8.

Author: Public Library Staff Department: Library

Sep 25 Mon

City of West Fargo named a North Dakota Tree City USA community

The City of West Fargo was recognized as one of 48 Tree City USA communities in North Dakota during the 2017 Trees Bowl and Awards Ceremony Saturday, Sept. 23, for urban forestry management activities in 2016.

Author: Public Works Staff Department: Public Works

Sep 19 Tue

Drug take back event planned 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 in West Fargo

The West Fargo Police Department, Fargo Cass Public Health and Mayors' Blue Ribbon Commission on Addiction, a metro area community coalition, will host a drug take back event 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, in the West Fargo Police Department’s east parking lot.

Author: Police Department Staff Department: Police

For the 2017 holiday garbage and recycling schedule, click here.

Monday, November 6, 2017

City Commission Meeting

The city commission meeting is 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2017.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The planning and zoning commission meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

Monday, November 20, 2017

City Commission Meeting

The city commission meeting is 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.

Monday, December 4, 2017

City Commission Meeting

The city commission meeting is 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2017.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The planning and zoning commission meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.

Feb 24 Fri

From The Forum: Water safety has no correlation with funky smell coming from Fargo faucets

If you have noticed an odd smell to your water this week, please check out this article that explains the cause. (The City of Fargo treats and supplies the water for West Fargo.) Fargo expects the water to lose the smell in about a week.

Author: Public Works Staff Department: Public Works

Feb 23 Thu

West Fargo Convention Center study

Information regarding the City of West Fargo and Red River Valley Fair Association's joint study of a West Fargo Convention Center.

Author: Economic Development Staff Department: Economic

Feb 21 Tue

Understanding the City of West Fargo’s Water Rates

The cost of water in West Fargo has become a recent topic of conversation. Here is an explanation of the city's billing and rates, as well as the decision to contract with the City of Fargo for water.

Author: Public Works Staff Department: Public Works

Jan 13 Fri

Christmas Tree Pickup

Christmas trees can be placed with garbage for pickup on collection days.

Author: Public Works Staff Department: Public Works

Jan 11 Wed

Simple snow removal rules

After the latest round of snow this week, property owners should adhere to some simple snow removal rules to keep our community safe for everyone.

Author: Public Works Staff Department: Public Works

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12th Avenue NE (County Road 19 to Ninth Street NE) - District No. 1279

90% Complete

Status: 12th Avenue NE and Ninth Street NE intersection closed until Oct. 30, 2017.

12th Avenue NW Sanitary Sewer River Crossing - District No. 1279-I

90% Complete

Status: 12th Avenue NW scheduled to open to traffic Oct. 16.

13th Avenue E. and Ninth Street E. Intersection Improvements - District No. 2243

75% Complete

Status: 13th Avenue East closed from 14th Street E. to Prairie Parkway; Ninth Street E. is head-to-head traffic at 13th Avenue E.

Eighth Avenue NW and 26th Street NW Paving, Utilities and Pond - District No. 2240 & 1289-II

75% Complete

Status: Eighth Avenue NW embankment work - expect delays.

Fifth Street W. Extension to 27th Avenue W. - District No. 2241

65% Complete

Status: Utilities complete; preparing for paving spring 2018

First Avenue E. Reconstruction - Fourth Street E. to Ninth Street E. - Dist. 3001

80% Complete

Status: First Avenue E. closed from Fourth Street E. to Ninth Street E. while under construction

Oak Ridge 11th Addition - District No. 1303

95% Complete

Status: Lane closures at 32nd Avenue E. scheduled through mid-October.

Sandhills Third Addition - District No. 1301

90% Complete

Temporary access for some properties.

Sixth Street W. Realignment - District No. 1273-III

95% Complete

Status: Sixth Street W. is fully open. Eight Street W. is closed from Second Avenue W. to Main Avenue. Second Avenue W. until Oct. 13.

Storm Sewer Lift Station - 4200 Sheyenne St - District No. 4060

70% Complete

Sheyenne Street south of 40th Avenue now open; shoulder is closed.

Storm Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation - District No. 4061

95% Complete

Status: Park road blistered with crushed concrete from north entrance to lift; northwest portion of park loop road closed.

Water Tower Rehabilitation - 12th Avenue E. & Meadow Ridge - District No. 1302

95% Complete

Status: Meadow Ridge tower is online; 12th Avenue E. tower is being worked on.

800 4th Avenue East, Suite 1
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 433-5300

Utilities: (701) 433-5305
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Police Dept: (701) 433-5500
Municipal Court: (701) 433-5516
Public Works: (701) 433-5400
Fire Dept: (701) 433-5380
Library: (701) 433-5460
Parks: (701) 433-5360

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