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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fargo police arrested Kimberly Aulakh and Larry Wellman, Junior and cited Jamie Morin while enforcing the city’s camping ban—finding them at a camp on the 900 block of Oak Street North near Mickelson Park on Thursday. WDAY Radio
- ➤ Fargo Police Department reports that 82-year-old Leroy Gordon Sonnenberg has registered a new address at 123 15th St. N—he was previously convicted in 1968 in Iowa for lascivious acts with children and in 2008 in North Dakota for exploitation of minors. KVRR
- ➤ Fargo Police arrested two individuals while citing another during a camping ban enforcement on the 900 block of Oak Street North—40-year-old Kimberly Aulakh was taken into custody for unpaid fines and drug paraphernalia, 41-year-old Larry Wellman, Junior was arrested for failing community service, and 49-year-old Jamie Morin received a citation. AM 1100 The Flag
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1143 that awards $5 million from the Agriculture Department for the new statewide food distribution center at Great Plains Food Bank — private donors will match the funds to expand food access, and construction is expected to begin in 2027. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ State Rep. Steve Swiontek (R-Fargo) said he is worried the new term limit law, approved by voters in 2022 and capping service to (8 years), will lead to a loss of institutional knowledge as lawmakers may depend more on government agencies, and a recent effort to reverse the measure failed. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ House Majority Leader Mike Lefor said a conference committee agreed on a tax relief and reform bill that provides a $1,600 primary residence tax credit and limits local property tax growth to 3%—a move finalized just days before the legislative session ended. Lefor expects Governor Kelly Armstrong will sign the bill—removing plans for homeowners to pay a share of their tax liability. WDAY Radio
- ➤ The House passed House Bill 1298 raising the interstate speed limit to 80 mph and updating speeding fines—after a delayed vote—and the Senate approved it, sending the bill to the governor with changes effective August 1 if signed. KVRR
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong signed SB2265 today — the bill provides $3 million to build a welcome center at Fargo National Cemetery. The center will have a chapel, a Veterans Affairs office, a break room for the honor guard and indoor bathrooms. AM 1100 The Flag
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NDSU Spring Commencement
10 AM & 2 PM — FARGODOME — Free entry — Celebrate the achievements of graduates as they receive their degrees in a momentous ceremony.
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FM USBC Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
6-9 p.m. — Avalon Events Center — $35 before May 9th — Celebrate achievements with awards, dinner, and Hall of Fame induction.
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