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Fargo
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nicole Neumiller, an NDSU nutrition science student, leads the Goods for the Herd Food Pantry at the NDSU Bookstore lower level to ease student food insecurity. She works with local partners (including Great Plains Food Bank) to expand pantry appointments and support campus wellness. NDSU
- ➤ Great Plains Food Bank served over 167,000 people in 2025 (an 11% increase) and noted kids made up 39% and seniors 15% of its clientele; the food bank now operates through 205 programs in 104 local communities. KVRR
- ➤ Marie and Pete, a bonded pair of bright green-cheeked conures at the CAARE shelter in West Fargo, are available for adoption as the shelter seeks donations to recover from last year’s disease outbreak — support is needed to keep the facility open. KVRR
- ➤ Preparations are underway for the 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade as organizers add 5k and 10k runs to boost energy downtown. The parade begins at 11 a.m. in Moorhead tomorrow, and parking will be banned along the route from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. KVRR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fargo religious leaders say A.I. may spark sermon ideas + they stress it cannot replace the personal touch of faith, a sentiment shared by Bishop John Folda and Pastor Tony Scheving. KVRR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Village Family Service Center launched North Dakota’s first teen addiction recovery program to help youth with substance use. The intensive outpatient program for teens aged between 14 and 17 (limiting participation to 12) is available across Fargo, Bismarck, Minot and Devils Lake, supported by a Blue Cross Blue Shield Caring Foundation grant. KVRR
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Celtic Festival
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hjemkomst Center — Free entry — Celebrate the rich history and culture of the Celtic nations with music, storytelling, and delicious food.
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NDHSAA Division A State Basketball Tournament
1 PM - 5 PM — FARGODOME — Ticket prices range from $6 to $78 — Witness the excitement of high school basketball as the best teams compete for the championship.
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The Slow Death Live at The Aquarium
8 p.m. — The Aquarium — $12 ADV, $15 DOS — Experience The Slow Death’s return to Fargo with local favorites rocking the night.
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3rd Annual Beat Battle
8:30-11:30 p.m. — The Aquarium — $10 — Experience electrifying 1v1 beat battles as local music producers showcase their talents.
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Stained Glass Bison Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Brewhalla — Ticket required — Create your own stained glass bison or trout piece with guidance from a skilled artist.
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Pack the SHAC Concert
7-11 p.m. — Sanford Health Athletic Complex — Ticketed event — Experience an uplifting night of live music featuring Walker Hayes and inspiring messages from Nick Hall and Zach Van Batavia.
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Dance Camp: Jungle Beat Safari
2-4 p.m. — Gasper's School of Dance — Registration required — Explore the jungle through dance and creative movement in a fun, supportive environment.
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