Good morning, Fargo.

NDSU students are gaining real-world skills by working with industry partners on projects that test their design and planning abilities.

They built a device to monitor window temperatures (for Marvin Windows) and drafted proposals for the new Clay County Law Enforcement Center.

NDSU is hosting a free workshop on Friday, Jan.

23 featuring scholar Siri Terjesen (10-11 a.m.) at Festival Concert Hall; hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served afterward at the Challey School of Music Atrium.

Students at NDSU College of Business partnered with local organizations to design digital marketing campaigns that address real-world challenges.

The teams worked with the ND Women’s Business Center, Country Hillside Designs & Elite Security Solutions, gaining hands-on experience that will guide their future careers.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Clay County Commission approved Sheriff Empting’s cadet program, which will recruit college students 18 or older for part-time, non-sworn roles offering exposure to corrections, court services, patrol, investigations & community service functions; the sheriff’s office plans to hire three to four cadets without extra funding.

Lunch-Time Creativity Workshop

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium — Ticket required — Unwind and spark your creativity while enjoying lunch and a simple drawing practice.

Stained Glass Hearts Workshop

10 a.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket Required — Create your own unique stained glass snowflake while learning the art of glasswork with hands-on guidance.

Stained Glass Workshop with Morgan's Stained Glass

4-10 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium — Ticket required — Create a custom stained glass piece while learning the art of copper foiling and soldering.

Bounce in the Valley

Feb 13-16 — Red River Valley Fair Association — Admission cost varies — Experience a high-energy inflatable adventure perfect for families and kids of all ages.

Wood Burning and Watercolors Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Registration required — Explore wood burning and watercolor techniques while creating floral designs.

Pirates on Cassette: Live Music Experience

9:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Dempsey's Public House — Free entry — Enjoy a lively mixtape experience with this high-energy variety band performing crowd-favorite hits.