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One person dies by suicide Sunday during traffic stop in West Fargo

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February 11, 2024

One person dies by suicide Sunday during traffic stop in West Fargo

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WEST FARGO — One person is dead following a traffic stop in West Fargo that ended in suicide.

Around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, the West Fargo Police Department conducted a felony traffic stop at the intersection of 26^th Avenue South and Veterans Boulevard for probable cause relating to a domestic dispute.

After officers initiated the stop, the driver exited the vehicle and was briefly detained, according to Addie Stewart, communications manager for the City of West Fargo The passenger did not comply with the officer’s commands and got back into the vehicle. The passenger revealed then a firearm and died by suicide while officers were providing additional commands, according to Stewart.

There were no shots fired by members of the West Fargo Police Department. There were no injuries to emergency personnel or bystanders. The West Fargo Police Department previously engaged with the individual regarding a domestic dispute during the evening hours on Saturday.

The area had been blocked off while authorities investigated and dealt with the scene. It is now reopened to traffic.

This remains an ongoing investigation and no further information is available at this time, according to Stewart.

The West Fargo Police Department was assisted by the Fargo Police Department, West Fargo Fire Department and Sanford Ambulance.

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North Dakota prepares to welcome 14th state park

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May 24, 2026

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North Dakota prepares to welcome 14th state park

WALHALLA, N.D. (KFYR) – A new state park is nearing completion right here in North Dakota.

Pembina Gorge State Park, just 6 miles west of Walhalla, is set to open for the season this summer on June 9.

It spans 12,500 acres and features more than 16 miles of trails.

The park will include an Off-Highway Vehicle campground, along with access to rugged terrain, forested hills, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

It’s North Dakota’s 14th state park.

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North Dakota Highway Patrol identifies 4 injured in south Fargo crash

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May 23, 2026

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North Dakota Highway Patrol identifies 4 injured in south Fargo crash

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of four people involved in a three-vehicle crash Thursday night in south Fargo.

Randon Kleppe, 21, of Fargo, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Impala and suffered serious injuries, according to the Highway Patrol. His passenger, Carter York, 19, of Grand Forks, also suffered serious injuries.

Tracy Myhra, 41, of Fargo, was driving a Chevrolet Equinox and suffered serious injuries, the Highway Patrol said. Rhonda Gatheridge, 53, of West Fargo, was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee and suffered minor injuries.

The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at the intersection of 42nd Street South and 52nd Avenue South.

The Highway Patrol said the Impala was headed south on 42nd Street when it ran a red light and hit the Equinox that had just entered the intersection. The Impala hit the driver’s side of the Equinox, causing the Equinox to leave the road and overturn. After the initial impact, the Impala began rotating and was then rear-ended by the Jeep.

Kleppe faces charges of driving under the influence, criminal vehicular injury, open container and no insurance, according to the Highway Patrol. York is facing charges of minor in consumption and open container.

All occupants were taken to Essentia Health. The crash remains under investigation.

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Calendar for May 23-25, 2026

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May 23, 2026

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The Community Calendar publishes events, meetings and fundraisers in The Jamestown Sun at no charge. To submit an activity, email it to news@jamestownsun.

Saturday, May 23

Buffalo City Group Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m. (open), AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.

James River Alcoholics Anonymous, noon (open) and 8 p.m. (open), AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.

James River Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., women (closed), AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.

James Valley Street Machines Shop Tour 2026. Schedule: 9-9:30 a.m.: Dakota Engine Builders, 2809 U.S. Highway 281; 9:40-10:20 a.m.: Adam Auto Express, 3735 U.S. 281; 10:30-10:55 a.m.: Tom Ravely, 1205 15th St. SW; 11:05-11:35 a.m.: Klein’s Body Shop, 414 17th St. SW; 1-1:30 p.m.: Preferred Transmission, 825 5th Ave. NE; 1:40-2:15 p.m.: Kainz Klassics, 2614 4th St. NE (take 3rd Street Southeast, turn left on 85th Avenue North); 2:30-3:15 p.m., Jon Greeinstein, 1424 Hwy 281 (across from the North Dakota National Guard); 3:25-4 p.m.: Neil Baker, 1142 41st St. NW; 4:10-5 p.m.: Steve Jaskoviak, 500 block 1st Street East (east of Orphan Grain Train, north side of street).

Sunday, May 24

James River Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.

James River Alanon Family, 4 p.m., AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.

Adult Children of Alcoholics, 7 p.m., AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.

Narcotics Anonymous, 4:30 p.m., New Hope Free Lutheran Church, 1545 4th Ave. NW.

Monday, May 25
James River Alcoholics Anonymous, 4:30 (open) and 8 p.m. (closed), 518 10th Ave. SE, (topic).

Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Church of the Nazarene, 1306 6th Ave. SE.

Narcotics Anonymous, noon, Clubhouse. 518 10th Ave. SE.

Memorial Day observances in the area:
Jamestown: 9 a.m., Gladstone Inn and Suites, followed by naval ceremony is planned at Nickeus Park, visits to city cemeteries, 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial Wall ceremony. Freewill lunch, 11:30 a.m., All Vets Club.
Gackle: 10 a.m., Gackle Legion Hall Mayer-Morlock Post #250, followed by ceremonies at the Gackle Cemetery, Alfred Cemetery. Potluck lunch after at Gackle Legion Hall.
Kensal: 10:30 a.m., Kensal Public School, followed by ceremonies at Kensal Cemetery and St. John’s Cemetery. Lunch at St John’s Catholic Church.
Medina: 10:30 a.m., Medina High School, followed by visits to Medina Community Cemetery and the Catholic Cemetery. Dinner follows at American Legion.
Pettibone/Woodworth: 9 a.m. at Pettibone Cemetery; 10:30 a.m., at Woodworth Gem Cemetery. Potluck dinner follows at Woodworth Fire Hall.
Pingree: 10:30 a.m., Pingree Community Center. After, meet at the depot and march to the cemetery to decorate military veterans’ graves. Noon meal follows at community center.
Sanborn: 9:30 a.m., rifle volley, Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery; 9:45 a.m., at Fairview Cemetery; 10 a.m., donuts and coffee at the Sanborn Community Center.