🌱 How much did West Fargo fire and police calls jump in 2025?
West Fargo, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day West Fargo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much did West Fargo fire and police calls jump in 2025?
- Which West Fargo coaching legend just earned a statewide lifetime honor?
Also on today's calendar: West Fargo VFW.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 36.
- Friday: Periods of sun; windy, cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Fargo fire, police departments report 2025 call increases (valleynewslive.com) — West Fargo residents are seeing more emergency activity, with fire calls up 10% and police handling over 32,000 service calls in 2025, including 76 gun-related crimes. City leaders heard that most fire incidents were contained quickly and that crimes against persons rose while drug and weapons offenses declined, offering a nuanced picture of local safety trends. 
• Preps Plus: Longtime softball coach Pat Johnson receives lifetime achievement award (inforum.com) — A familiar name in West Fargo sports, longtime softball and hockey coach Pat Johnson has earned a statewide lifetime achievement award while continuing to shape young athletes after leaving West Fargo Public Schools. The piece also spotlights West Fargo Horace standout Jordan Christofferson, club volleyball players including West Fargo’s Mya Glandt, and several other regional prep sports storylines with local ties.
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West Fargo VFW
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Tropical Date Night
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Top Shelf Tavern , 2920 Sheyenne St Suite 120 , West Fargo
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Bonanzaville USA , 1351 Main Ave W , West Fargo
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Party for the Planet
Red River Zoo , 4255 23rd Ave S , Fargo
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Kentucky Derby Mixology Class
Maxwells | Restaurant & Bar , 1380 9th St E , West Fargo
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Clay Creations: Fairy Houses
Rustad Recreation Center , 601 26th Ave E , West Fargo
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Hoos Fest 2
The Aquarium , 226 Broadway N , Fargo
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All-Star Vegas starring Piff the Magic Dragon
Fargo Theatre , 314 Broadway N , Fargo
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Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a bolt (10 yards) of this felt fabric that I would like to donate to a school.
I think it would be perfect for a backdrop for a play. Any suggestions as to which school or organization would be able to use it? (Nextdoor Westside) - Looking for a dog walker for my Doberman.
He’s super friendly and sweet. It’s my busiest season with work and now that it’s getting nice out he needs more exercise. Looking in the Wilds 2… (Nextdoor The Wilds II)
- Menards posted a job opening for Stocker in West Fargo. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ramp Service Employee in West Fargo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Fargo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fargo
- Hornbacher's marks 75 years in Fargo-Moorhead (inforum.com)
- News Reporter – Fargo, ND (mna.org)
- Group to run across North Dakota for pregnancy loss awareness (inforum.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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