Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
Good morning, Fargo.
Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson closed the investigation into two school bus fires at Valley Bus on south Fargo property, with the fire on March 27 starting below a bus dash from an undetermined cause and the fire on March 28 destroying a bus due to an electrical failure.
Fargo Police arrested 28-year-old Daniel Scott early Sunday on the 50 block of Broadway North after a disturbance involving a firearm; officers found that both he and the victim had fled and later located the injured victim at a local healthcare facility, and Scott now faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon+ aggravated reckless endangerment, felon in possession of a firearm and a protection order violation.
Vietnam Memorial Week events took place at the Fargo Air Museum on April 26 and 27 with a flag raising, gun salute, and displays of Vietnam weaponry, aircraft and vehicles + a performance by the Red River Concert Band and presentations by veterans who shared memories and urged continued support for veteran services. Admission was free all week, and local veterans were pleased to see strong public care for their experiences.
The 48th Valley Vintage Car Show took place at Veterans Memorial Arena this weekend, charging a ten-dollar fee for visitors to view 99 classic cars dating back to 1912 and raising $5,000 for five local charities (vendors also sold food and drinks).
2025 Q2 Allied Gathering
4-6 p.m. — Fargo Jet Center — $25 — Engage with guest speakers and tourism professionals at this networking event.
2025 USA Gymnastics Level 9 Western Championships
8 AM-1 PM — FARGODOME — $20-$75 — Watch top-level gymnasts compete in the Western Championships for regional titles.
Plant Bash
12:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — One day only — A truckload of vibrant plants from Florida awaits on super sale.
Fargo Brick Convention 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Cornerstone Bank Arena — Family-friendly admission — Experience the ultimate LEGO® fan event with hands-on building fun and creativity for all ages.
Summer Intensive 2025 Auditions
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Gasper's School of Dance & Performing Arts — Audition fees may apply — Open auditions for dancers aged 9 to adult at varied skill levels seeking a summer dance experience.
Stained Glass Flower Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Ticket required — Craft your own stunning stained glass tulip to bring a colorful touch to your home.
Chemical Reactions: Slime Time
6:00–7:30 p.m. — Rustad Recreation Center — Fun and interactive chemistry lesson — Explore the gooey world of slime-making and chemical reactions.
Fargo Birding Festival
6-10 a.m. — Forest River Park — Free entry — Experience a morning of birdwatching with experts and activities for kids in a prime birding habitat.
Hail The Sun Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Aquarium — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic post-hardcore sound of Hail the Sun live on stage.
Find Your Kind 5K & Youth Run
BIO Girls’ 6th Annual Find Your Kind 5K & Youth Run is proudly presented by BCBSND Caring Foundation. Open to the community, register to run, walk or jog to support the BIO Girls mission of improving the mental health of adolescent girls across the Midwest.
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