Community rallies behind West Fargo detective battling prostate cancer

Contributed By Josh Mathisen Today at 6:30 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? HORACE — He's taken care of people. Now the roles are reversed. For the past 24 years, Detective Miles Orth has given himself to the West Fargo Police Department. ADVERTISEMENT And now, the community is giving back. Orth has been diagnosed with an advanced-stage prostate cancer. On Friday, Nov. 13, police held a spaghetti feed and silent auction to raise money for medical expenses, treatment-related travel, lost time from work and everyday family needs. More than 200 people attended the event. Josh Mathisen / WDAY "It's truly amazing. You know, it's amazing to see the community that has come together, that is supporting Miles, supporting his family," West Fargo Police Chief Pete Nielsen said. "Miles has dedicated his entire career of supporting and, you know, serving the community, and for them to be able to turn around and give that service back to him is a wonderful thing to see." The event runs until 9 p.m., at the Horace Senior Center. So far, they've raised over $33,000. You can donate at Lend A Hand Up . Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags HORACE WEST FARGO WEST FARGO POLICE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISERS By Josh Mathisen Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next West Fargo North Dakota veteran receives car ahead of Veterans Day 3d ago · By Matthew Freeman West Fargo West Fargo Public Schools approves 10-year tax exemption for COVE Living project 3d ago · By Sav Kelly West Fargo West Fargo racer says Bonneville crash ‘changed everything’ 4d ago · By Kevin Wallevand ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Prep Day 1: 2026 NDHSAA State Girls Swimming and Diving Championships on WDAY+ 7h ago · By WDAY News Fargo Embattled recovery and reentry nonprofit F5 Project looks ahead after turbulent year 5h ago · By Tasha Carvell Local Teen bicyclist airlifted after being struck by pickup in Osage Township 8h ago · By Staff reports Fargo Fargo man arrested for DUI after car crashes onto gas pump 2h ago · By Hunter Schwartz