Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
Good morning, Fargo.
Fargo man Randall Duffy was sentenced Tuesday by Cass County District Court to 30 years in jail for murdering his girlfriend Jody Campbell—he pled guilty in January to murder and domestic violence charges.
Nordic Culture Club is holding a Swedish Death Cleaning fundraiser at the Hjemkomst Center to raise money for this June's Scandinavian Festival—Valerie Johnson explained on the Morning Show how cleaning out belongings can help families and fund the event.
Country stars Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery will perform at Scheels Arena on Friday, December 5 during their Two For The Road Tour—with special guests Sons of Habit.
Ticketmaster is holding presale registration now—with presale beginning Thursday at 10 a.m. and public tickets on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Red River Valley SWAT is training in Fargo and West Fargo this week—Monday’s session was at the 200 block of 4th Street North in Fargo, today’s session is at the 2400 block of 18th Street South in Fargo, and Thursday’s sessions will be at the 500 block of 3rd Avenue North in Fargo and the 600 block of Morrison Street in West Fargo. Police say there are no safety issues.
The Red River Valley SWAT team is holding training exercises in Fargo and West Fargo this week, with officers carrying firearms without live rounds and generating loud noises.
The drills include events on Monday, April 28th at the 200 block of 4th St. N. in Fargo, today at the 2400 block of 18th St. S. in Fargo, and on May 1 at the 500 block of 3rd Ave. N. in Fargo and the 600 block of Morrison St. in West Fargo—each set to improve practical readiness.
Lane closures on I-94 westbound near the Red River Bridge in Moorhead will occur overnight as work begins to extend the bridge’s life and improve safety (drivers should expect summer traffic impacts with the project set to end in October).
In Fargo, northbound lanes on 45th Street South are reduced to one lane and crews will soon narrow the southbound lanes (local signs will guide traffic) as work wraps up by mid-July.
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.
Springtime Bluebirds Crafting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Registration includes all materials — Create your own colorful bluebird in this fun, beginner-friendly needle felting class.
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