Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
Good morning, Fargo.
Veterans and volunteers took off this morning from Hector International Airport for an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. and will be away for two nights, with many having served in Vietnam + they are set to be honored during the tour in the nation’s capital.
Today, Fargo begins its annual Cleanup Week with Week A residents having debris collected from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and Week B scheduled from May 12—16.
West Fargo runs its cleanup until May 8 while Moorhead collects large items on scheduled garbage days starting at 5 a.m.
Early Sunday morning, Fargo police responded to a vague call near 9th and 4th Avenue South and later treated a man with significant stab wounds found on the 300 block of 9th Street + they are investigating if the suspect and victim knew each other while stating there is no public threat.
Cheri Gerken, the former executive director of Presentation Partners In Housing, was fired after a forensic accountant found she made unauthorized purchases from 2019 to 2023 and has been charged with felony theft for allegedly embezzling over $200,000—she faces up to 20 years in prison.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed a property tax relief bill that more than triples the primary residence credit from $500 to $1,600 per year—using $409 million from the Legacy Fund to cover the relief.
Lawmakers also approved a 3% cap on local property tax budgets and set a $20.3 billion state budget for 2025-27.
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.
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.
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.
NDSU Spring Commencement
10 AM & 2 PM — FARGODOME — Free entry — Celebrate the achievements of graduates as they receive their degrees in a momentous ceremony.
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.
Night at the Museum with Unglued: Crafting Experience
6-8 p.m. — Plains Art Museum — Ticket required — Get creative with candles and collages while enjoying the vibrant artwork of Anne Labovitz with a cash bar available.
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