Wendy Reuer

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Wendy Reuer

WEST FARGO — Legal troubles seem to be mounting for the now-defunct Epic Companies and its owner, Todd Berning, as the North Dakota Securities Commission confirms it has opened an investigation into the company. Alysia Huck, communications and outreach director for the commission, confirmed Wednesday, June 11, the state agency has opened an investigation into Epic Co., including Berning and other associates. Huck said she was not able to comment further on an ongoing investigation.

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Wendy Reuer

WEST FARGO — The West Fargo Park District will likely leave additional improvements or amenities to the veterans memorial at Maplewood Park in the hands of the city or local veterans groups. The West Fargo Park Board previously authorized spending about $25,000 in its capital improvement plans for potential improvements to the memorial at 1504 17th Ave. E. The district used the funds to make minor concrete and lighting improvements.

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Wendy Reuer

FARGO — The city of Fargo is eyeing cuts to spending on social programs and the number of advisory boards or committees, leaning toward relying on private organizations to assist community members. Fargo has started the process of creating its 2026 budget and is taking a close look at partnerships and programs it operates and considering which of those may be cut or modified. For decades, the city has set aside roughly $400,000 for social services and arts programs.

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Wendy Reuer

WEST FARGO — West Fargo city officials are gearing up for several neighborhood street and sewer projects that have been delayed over the years and will be partially paid for by special assessments. In 2023 and 2024, West Fargo engineering staff proposed a multi-project mill and overlay project for roads in seven neighborhoods south of Interstate 94, most of which were constructed fewer than 20 years ago.

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Wendy Reuer

WEST FARGO — The West Fargo City Commission on Monday, June 2, passed the first reading of an ordinance regulating short-term rentals in the city. The vote came after months of development, starting with a request to the planning department to draft a city ordinance to police short-term rentals such as those listed on Airbnb.com or Vrbo.com. Short-term rentals are considered rental periods of 29 days or less.