Barley markets continue flat under weight of large crop, slow demand Sep 26, 2009
Anheuser-Busch has put out a 2010 bid for malting barley for the West Fargo plant at 3. 90 per bushel, he said. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Packers down Huskies, 3-0 Sep 24, 2009
Big blocks at the net weren t enough for the Wahpeton Huskies Tuesday as the girl s volleyball team recorded a 3-0 loss against the West Fargo Packers at Wahpeton High School ... Wahpeton and West Fargo are really evenly matched teams, Kleven said ... West Fargo, defensively, there was not a ball that dropped to the floor and that wasn t true on our side. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Woman asks for plea hearing in identity theft case Sep 24, 2009
FARGO, N.D. (AP) A former West Fargo day care operator accused of stealing the identities of two people has asked for a change of plea hearing. Tracy Rankin has pleaded not guilty to five counts of mail fraud and two counts of identity theft. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Donald Flesness Sep 20, 2009
Flesness Donald C. Flesness, 77, West Fargo, died on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in his home ... After leaving Steiger, he and his partners opened Multitech Publications in West Fargo ... and Lynette Berg, West Fargo; son, Donald C. Jr. (Tina), Williston; sisters, Lorraine Flesness, Chanhassen, Minn. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Huskies get team win against Knights Sep 19, 2009
The Huskies host West Fargo in their next match Tuesday. Huskies stats. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Shannon Arndt, 32 Sep 18, 2009
her three sisters, Heather (Brian) Bernotas, West Fargo, Amanda Wallace, Dwight, and Isabelle Wallace, Wolverton; her brother, Eli Wallace, Wolverton; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marlene and Dale Arndt, Breckenridge; her sister-in-law, Sheila (Pat) Satterwhite, Cottage Grove, Wisc. her maternal grandmother, Ruth Mehlhoff, Flasher, N.D.; three step-sisters, Holly (Randy) Braun, Rosholt, S.D., Kristy Voller, Sisseton, S.D., and Robin (Steve) Wetmur, Minot; her nieces, Johnica Bernotas and... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Huskies tennis team runs into strong competition Sep 16, 2009
They played in tournaments in Fargo and West Fargo on Friday and Saturday and played a match in Grand Forks Monday that was rescheduled from earlier this year ... On Saturday, the Huskies participated in the West Fargo Invitational and finished 12th in the 15 team field. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Braun, Metcalf // Sep 15, 2009
Ashley Braun and Justan Metcalf, West Fargo, N.D., announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the bride are Joseph and Cindy Braun, Mooreton, N.D.. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Coalition seeking support for smoke-free city Sep 12, 2009
The upside of this is that Fargo recently passed smoke-free laws, banning smoking in bars across the city, as did West Fargo. Being a border city like Wahpeton, Bergstrand has confidence that eventually the city can be smoke-free. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Rood, Wiberg // Sep 11, 2009
He is employed as an ag sales territory manager at Crary Industries in West Fargo, N.D.. A Sept. 12, 2009, wedding is planned at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Rose Anna Halvorson, 94 Sep 8, 2009
four great-grandchildren; and brothers, Walter (Verdell) Gagelin, West Fargo, N.D., Daniel (Virginia) Gagelin, Kansas City, Kan. Richard (Kathy) Gagelin, Penn Valley, Calif. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
CINDY PETERSON: A little bit of everything Sep 7, 2009
n Congratulations to the Mandan football team in upsetting West Fargo in the season-opener. You humbled a lot of people in the Tribune's Fearless Forecast, including myself. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bobcat closing Bismarck plant Sep 4, 2009
Goldsbury said the company is not expecting a rebound in the "foreseeable future." Bobcat, headquartered in West Fargo, has seen a 70 percent drop in sales since its 2005 peak, which coincided with the nation's housing boom that went bust. Bobcat employees have endured three rounds of layoffs, including 195 jobs cut in early August, 112 Bismarck positions cut in April and about 200 in November 2008. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Small ND town comes out ahead in Bobcat jobs Sep 4, 2009
The move comes about a month after the company laid off about 200 workers in Gwinner, Bismarck and at its West Fargo headquarters. People can relax a little bit now, at least short term, Anderson said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Demons ready for QB Club meet Sep 3, 2009
Races are slated at West Fargo today and at Minot on Friday. Zittleman said he expects to see the three local schools plus Dickinson, Washburn-Wilton, Bowman,Parshall, Killdeer, New Town and Garrison. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Morning Kickoff Sep 1, 2009
High school football: Century at West Fargo, 7 p.m.; Mandan at Grand Forks Red River, 7 p.m.; St. Mary's at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Bismarck at Jamestown, 7 p.m. ... Boys tennis: Mandan at Williston, 4 p.m.; West Fargo at Century, 4:15 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Penalties possible for gas explosion Sep 1, 2009
Most of the pipe being replaced was installed in Fargo, West Fargo and Grand Forks, where Xcel supplies electricity and natural gas to businesses and homes. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
What's North Dakota Doing Right? Aug 31, 2009
Bobcat spokeswoman Laura Ness Owens said on Aug. 28 that the West Fargo (N.D.) company has not disclosed any plans to close or relocate the Bismarck plant. Staiger worries that entrepreneurs and corporate entities from other states will view the low unemployment rate as a reason to decide against opening up shop in Bismarck. (BusinessWeek)
Fargo-area authorities teaming up against burglars Aug 30, 2009
Sheriffs' departments in Cass and Richland counties in North Dakota and in Clay, Norman, Otter Tail and Wilkin counties in Minnesota, as well as police from Fargo, West Fargo and Ada, Minn ... West Fargo Detective Greg Warren says some businesses are having a tough time making ends meet, so there's not a lot to take. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The weeklies: Beulah has lofty graduation goal Aug 30, 2009
Kaylor said Beulah plans to use a West Fargo school model, or a "school within a school.". The program will be self-contained and a coordinator will work individually with students. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
ND regulators review Xcel Energy billing Aug 28, 2009
It was prompted by natural gas billing problems in Fargo, West Fargo, Grand Forks and the rural Grand Forks County community of Thompson. The problems were linked to faulty equipment and harsh winter weather. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Xcel Energy: We'll improve N.D. utility billing Aug 28, 2009
The utility has about 46,000 natural gas customers in North Dakota, mostly in Fargo, West Fargo and Grand Forks. It hired a consulting firm to conduct an independent review of its billing procedures after the state's Public Service Commission was swamped with complaints last winter. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
AA football: St. Mary's has sights set on Smith Aug 28, 2009
Smith said he's excited about playing in a new division, but admits he's going to miss going against the likes of Fargo South, Fargo North, West Fargo, and the other Class AAA East Region schools. "It's definitely going to be a big difference," he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
M. Gail Ronning, 71 Aug 25, 2009
Kristi (Keith) Allen and their children, Jason (fianc;, Hannah O Harra and daughter Ava), Ashley (fianc;, Dan Florhaug) and Emily of Christine, N.D.; Kirk (Lisa) Ronning and their children, Laura, Krysta and Noah of West Fargo; Kraig Ronning (Kristy Thompson) of Fargo; father-in-law, Joe Ronning of Fargo; brother, Curt (Jean) Shirley of Roseau, Minn. sisters, Mary (Jim) Sopp of Portland, Ore. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Xcel begins pipe replacement in N.D. Aug 24, 2009
8 miles of Century main and about 1,300 gas services to homes and businesses in Fargo, West Fargo and Grand Forks and possibly Mapleton, Xcel spokeswoman Bonnie Lund said. Xcel also is examining installation records and checking an additional 4. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Cleo J. Griffin, 86 Aug 22, 2009
Last Updated on Friday, Aug 21, 2009 - 09:35:22 am CDT. Published/Last Modified on Friday, August 21, 2009 9:35 AM CDT. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Wahpeton English teacher voted 2009s best Aug 20, 2009
Mahrer s sibling Aaron Knodel, a West Fargo High School educator, is quite familiar with Mahrer s methods of teaching, which have inspired his own endeavors as an English teacher. In a recommendation letter to the NDCTE, Knodel described Mahrer s use of mystery jelly beans to highlight the short story. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
BHS GIRLS CC: Gates all about team Aug 19, 2009
"And Gates is hoping to move up Bismarck's food chain. Last season she would have scored at the state meet if she was competing for another team.Bismarck had a 1-10 runner interval gap of 66 seconds at the state meet, which was less than the 1-5 gap of any other top five teams at the state meet.Gates beat every other teams' fifth runner, with the exception of runner-up West Fargo. Gates was three places from defeating West Fargo's fifth harrier.Gates' 36th place by a No. 10 runner is the highest... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
World Series: Is West Fargo, N.D., ready for Longview opener? You betcha Aug 18, 2009
World Series: Is West Fargo, N.D., ready for Longview opener ... West Fargo has been doing plenty of things right recently ... West Fargo went 1-3 in the 13-year-old Series in Logan County, Va. (Longview Daily News, WA)
ND Company Testing Bird Repellent at Airports Aug 17, 2009
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press WriterWEST FARGO, N.D. August 15, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. A West Fargo company that's marketing an ecologically friendly repellent designed to keep blackbirds away from sunflower fields is trying to find out if its product can help limit bird strikes to airplanes ... "I would like to try it again next spring, prior to the nesting season," Nord said of the repellent, manufactured by West Fargo-based Skeet-r-Gone. (ABC News -- Wire)
Fargo has its first female firefighter Aug 15, 2009
The 32-year-old Stollenwork is a mother of two from Reiles Acres, north of West Fargo. She was hired as a firefighter after applying three times. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Marjean Isabelle Miller, 82 Aug 13, 2009
and Steven (Karla), West Fargo, N.D.; 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; four great grandchildren with another one due in September and one step-great-grandchild; a sister, Joyce (Alton) Leedahl, Benson, Minn. two brothers, Loran (Mona) Hudson, Milnor, N.D. and Ray (Marlys) Hudson, Colfax, N.D.; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
West Fargo Schools sets vote meeting Aug 12, 2009
WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) West Fargo school officials are holding three public meetings this week on a possible 39 million school referendum in early October. The meetings over the next three days are aimed at seeing how school district residents would feel about voting on such a project. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Preseason cross country state rankings are out Aug 12, 2009
West Fargo has two runners ranked in the preseason top 10 and as a team is ranked No. 2 ... 3) Spencer Uetz (West Fargo) ... 4) Jamison Gehrig (West Fargo). (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Professor says butterflies are declining Aug 10, 2009
And in West Fargo, officials are reporting a bumper crop of dragonflies. "We've noticed dragonflies everywhere," said Barb Erbstoesser, the Park District's executive director. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Langseth, Busby// Aug 8, 2009
The couple will be married Sept. 11, 2009 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, West Fargo, N.D.. Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Sea Lions hold their own at state meet Aug 7, 2009
Williston Herald - Online Edition. Williston Herald Print Edition. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Bobcat to cut 195 jobs in ND due to slow sales Aug 7, 2009
Along with 138 of its approximately 1,000 workers in Gwinner, the company is laying off 28 of its approximately 650 workers in Bismarck and 29 of its 185 workers in West Fargo, where it is based ... Laura Ness Owens, a spokeswoman at the company s West Fargo office, said the recent layoffs have been difficult. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Job Service offers assistance Aug 6, 2009
They have not been in West Fargo yet, though he said Job Service was in contact with Bobcat and would go there if requested. The maximum unemployment benefit someone in North Dakota will get currently is $456 per week, Brostrom said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bobcat announces 195 cuts in N.D. Aug 6, 2009
Besides the cuts in Gwinner, the company says it will cut 28 of the approximately 650 workers in Bismarck and 29 of its 185 workers in West Fargo, where it is based. The company's statement cites a "challenging economy" that has hurt sales. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bobcat lays off 195 in North Dakota Aug 6, 2009
The company, which makes construction equipment and is best known for its skid-steer loaders, announced Wednesday it will lay off 138 employees in Gwinner, 28 in Bismarck and 29 in West Fargo. Rich Goldsbury, president of Bobcat Americas, said in a statement that a "challenging economy" has affected sales levels, and the equipment industry overall is more than 50 percent off this year. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
AUTO RACING: Speten finally wins a feature Aug 4, 2009
Robert Hellebust, West Fargo ... Harold Schill, West Fargo. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dennis Prante, 69 Aug 4, 2009
m. in West Funeral Chapel, West Fargo, N.D.. Burial will be in Lisbon, N.D. at Oakwood Cemetery. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
The N.D. struggle to be No. 1 Aug 2, 2009
Kim Koppelman (West Fargo) introduced legislation in the last session to increase criminal penalties for adults convicted of supplying alcohol to youngsters. The bill was soundly defeated in the House of Representatives by a vote of 68 nays to 15 yeas. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sneak peek at new RoGator models available for 2010 Aug 1, 2009
For more information on the new line of AGCO RoGators, visit http:// , Big Iron in West Fargo, Ziegler Ag Equipment in Minnesota, Wisconsin or Iowa or Butler Machinery Company in North Dakota and South Dakota. Comments. (Agri-View, WI)
Williston's bats get silenced in loss Jul 31, 2009
The Williston Keybirds' bats were quiet throughout much of Wednesday's opening-round game with West Fargo in the North Dakota Class A American Legion State Tournament in Wahpeton. And much of that can be credited to West Fargo's Matt Strahm, who limited Williston to one hit through six innings, while striking out 11 Keybirds as the Patriots defeated Williston 11-4 ... The West Fargo lefty struck out the side in two of the first three innings. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Keybirds are swinging for a title Jul 30, 2009
The Williston Keybirds open the American Legion Class A state tournament in Wahpeton today with a game against West Fargo at 11 a.m. ... Having a couple of hot bats in the lineup may come in handy for the Keybirds against West Fargo. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Storm end season with postseason losses Jul 28, 2009
The Storm dropped the first game of the day to West Fargo 9-5. Matt Swanson and Lance Johanson each had a hit in the game. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Marlo R. Tveter, 61, Jul 24, 2009
Marlo is survived by: a daughter and two sons, Kimberly Tveter, West Fargo; Timothy (Tracy) Tveter, children, Damien and Reece, Tomball, Texas; Thomas (Tammy) Tveter, children, Nicollette and Presely, West Fargo; two brothers: Russel (Tina) Tveter, Wilber, Neb. and Kim (Brenda) Tveter, Fargo. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Storm lose two to Minot, ready for playoffs Jul 23, 2009
Next action for the Storm is Thursday in Grand Forks as they take on the winner of West Fargo and Wahpeton in the Region Qualifying tournament. (For a copy of this sports story see Wednesday, July 22, issue of the Devils Lake Journal) 7/22/09. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Legion Baseball Playoff Schedule Set Jul 22, 2009
TheDevils Lake Storm will head to Grand Forks on Thursday, July 22nd and will play the winner of Wednesdays game between Wahpeton and West Fargo. Game time is at 10 a.m. at Kraft Field. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Bismarck's Buechler a big shooting threat Jul 21, 2009
Aryelle Jones, West Fargo ... Alternates:Alyssa Hummel, West Fargo. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Plecity, OLeary// Jul 17, 2009
She is employed as a teacher at Head-Start in West Fargo, N.D.. Plecity, OLeary Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Race for the Cure results Jul 15, 2009
36 4-Michael Rerick, 31, West Fargo, ND 19:59 ... 36-Michael Rerick, 31, West Fargo, ND 19:59 ... 212-Alanna Rerick, 31*, West Fargo, ND 34:21. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Morning Leadoff Jul 13, 2009
American Legion baseball: Minot at Govs, 5:30 p.m.; West Fargo at Chiefs, 5:30 p.m.; A's at Hettinger, 5:30 p.m. MDT ... American Legion baseball: West Fargo at Govs, 5:30 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Midcontinent Launches DOCSIS 3.0 In Dakotas Jul 11, 2009
0 cable modem service in its West Fargo, N.D., and Sioux Falls, S.D., service regions in an initial deployment passing approximately 105,000 home in 23 communities ... Midcontent began offering the service last month in South Dakota in Sioux Falls, Baltic, Crooks, Renner, Canton, Madison, Colton, Humboldt, Tea and Harrisburg; and in North Dakota in West Fargo, Casselton, Reiles Acres, Oxbow, Frontier, Arthur, Buffalo, Harwood, Horace, Hunter, Leonard and Mapleton. (Multichannel News)
Tough anti-tobacco plan unveiled Jul 8, 2009
The committee also will push for another three North Dakota cities to enact smoke-free polices that would mirror the laws Fargo and West Fargo passed in 2008 that ban smoking in public places and workplaces. By June 2013, the committee wants to see half of the state's school districts with comprehensive smoking bans, which prohibits smoking or tobacco usage anywhere on school property at all times. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Gary Engebretson Jul 3, 2009
His loving family includes his wife of 41 years, Mary Ann, Minot; children, Brent (Lorinda) Engebretson, Velva, Dan Engebretson, Ray and Andrea (Cory) Rolstad, West Fargo; grandchildren, Kylie, Brady and Blake Engebretson and Jaxon and Addison Rolstad; mother, Elizabeth Ellingson, Minot; brother, Edwin Jr. (Loretta) Engebretson, Willison; sister, Mary Ann (Neil) Narum, Douglas and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Edwin and stepfather, Ben Ellingson. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Saint-Gobain adding jobs in Granville Jul 1, 2009
Saint-Gobain acquired the Green Glue business, which is located in West Fargo, N.D., in October. The move from North Dakota will include all production, sales and administrative functions, and will result in seven jobs being added to the Granville facility. (Albany Times Union)
Wahpeton splits with Sisseton Jul 1, 2009
Wahpeton has a double header in West Fargo Thursday night, before returning home to face Breckenridge Saturday at 8 p.m.. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Steven Milton Anderson, 49 Jun 30, 2009
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, West Fargo, N.D.. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 29 with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at West Funeral home, West Fargo ... Steve married Kimberly Berglund on April 28, 2003, in West Fargo. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
West Fargo might see another school vote Jun 29, 2009
LOADING Jun 29, 2009 - 04:05:03 CDT WEST FARGO (AP) - The West Fargo School Board might seek another vote on a $65 million school proposal ... Supporters say a growing West Fargo needs to deal with overcrowded schools. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
What kind of lesson will West Fargo students learn? Jun 28, 2009
Irby - What kind of lesson will West Fargo students learn ... What kind of lesson will West Fargo students learn ... LOADING Jun 28, 2009 - 04:05:15 CDT West Fargo High School's mission is "to teach lifelong learning skills that develop responsible citizens respectful of self and society in an ever-changing world." So what are students learning by the removal of an award-winning student-newspaper adviser. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
From the classroom to the job site Jun 27, 2009
Manning Mechanical, Fargo, was awarded the bid for mechanical contracting and RBB Electrical, West Fargo, was awarded the bid for the electrical portion of the contracting. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
DL takes down WF Jun 26, 2009
The Storm swept a couple of conference games from the visiting West Fargo Patriots on Wednesday night. The Storm won the opener 5-2 behind a strong pitching performance from Ethan Kleinknecht. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
