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Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Residents in Fargo, Moorhead and Oakport Township will participate in cleanup events as Fargo and Moorhead will hold Cleanup Week (May 5 to 9 and May 12 to 16) and Oakport Township will have its cleanup on May 20; in Fargo, sanitation workers will pick up items on recycling day from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  WDAY Radio

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Admiral Stuart Munsch, a North Dakota native and four-star Navy officer, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at NDSU’s spring commencement ceremony on May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Fargodome—he is honored for his four decades of service and leadership in the Navy.  NDSU

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • State lawmakers cut proposed funding for a deflection center in Fargo after Tuesday's Senate debate raised concerns about policy hearings and state responsibility & the Senate removed the $3 million proposal for Fargo and plans for a similar center in Bismarck with a 5-1 vote.  WDAY Radio
  • The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce is hosting a discussion on crime and safety where local police chiefs (Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski, Moorhead’s new Police Chief Chris Helmick, and West Fargo Police Chief Pete Nielsen) will review 2024 crime statistics. The event will be held on May 6 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Fargo Microsoft campus with tickets priced at $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.  AM 1100 The Flag

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 5/9/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 5/13/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 5/14/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 5/15/25

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  • Stained Glass Mountain Scene Workshop

    3:30-5:30 p.m. — Brewhalla — Supplies included — Create a beautiful stained glass mountain scene while learning from an expert glass artist.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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