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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Marge's Diner, a popular brunch spot, will expand into the old Three Lyons Pub building at 675 13th Avenue in West Fargo and is expected to open in late May or early June. Its downtown location at 220 Broadway N will remain open. WDAY Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ West Fargo Police report that scammers are targeting residents by impersonating Detective Ryan Birney or Captain Derek Cruff and urging victims to send gift cards to settle fake warrants—residents are advised to contact the police directly for verification. WDAY Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Under The Streetlamp will perform classic doo-wop, Motown and rock and roll hits at Fargo Theatre on November 14. The concert features former stars from the musical Jersey Boys, and tickets ($55 and $75 plus fees) will go on sale Friday morning at 10 a.m. online or at the Tickets300 Box Office. KVRR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota activated the State Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 to help local firefighters battle 16 wildfires burning across the state since Sunday, with three fires on Turtle Mountain Reservation burning over 4,000 acres and threatening up to 15 structures—National Guard helicopters and fire engines from neighboring states were deployed to assist. WDAY Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1298 to raise the speed limit on interstates like I-29 and I-94 in the Fargo-Moorhead area to 80 miles per hour, up five from the current limit. The bill also increases speeding fines and will take effect on August 1 + drivers should expect tougher penalties. AM 1100 The Flag
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fargo North named Paul Zens as the new head boys basketball coach. Zens has worked in the athletics community for nearly a decade and coached the Boyd JV team for five seasons—Shultis said he plans to build a team-first culture that helps develop better young men. WDAY Radio
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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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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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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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