West Fargo community rallies behind detective with cancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

West Fargo police Detective Miles Orth, battling Stage IV metastatic prostate cancer, will be honoured at a high school football game tonight.

West Fargo police detective Miles Orth is battling Stage IV metastatic prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. He was diagnosed after experiencing symptoms in June 2025.

The community will show support at tonight's football game between West Fargo High School Packers and Sheyenne High School Mustangs, with a special 'Miracle Minute' fundraising effort. The game-night event leads into a larger fundraiser, 'Miles of Strength', scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, 13 November, at the Horace Senior Center. That event will include a spaghetti feed, silent auction and raffle.

Orth joined the West Fargo Police Department in 2002 and has received numerous commendations over his career, including a Meritorious Service Award, Lifesaving Award and Commendable Service Award. He grew up in Horace and is a graduate of West Fargo High School.

The community can support Orth through 'Backing Our Brother' apparel sold in partnership with Bee Seen Gear, or via direct donations through a Lend A Hand Up fundraising page.

How it is being reported

• West Fargo rivalry game features ‘Miracle Minute’ for detective with cancerWest Fargo police Detective Miles Orth, battling Stage IV cancer, will be supported by a "Miracle Minute" at tonight's Packers-Mustangs rivalry game.Valleynewslive · 23 Oct, 18:00
• West Fargo rivalry game features ‘Miracle Minute’ for detective with cancerWest Fargo police Detective Miles Orth, battling Stage IV cancer, will be supported by a "Miracle Minute" at tonight's Packers-Mustangs rivalry game.Kfyrtv · 23 Oct, 18:00

In this story: Miles Orth · West Fargo Police Department · West Fargo High School · Sheyenne High School · West Fargo · North Dakota

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