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Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • Fargo police responded at 2:30 p.m. Monday to the 3900 block of 13th Ave. S. — where a 25-year-old man died of a fentanyl overdose and 26-year-old Tristen Monsebroten was arrested for drug distribution.  AM 1100 The Flag
  • Fargo police chief David Zibolski said a claim that officers ignore shoplifting is not correct—he explained that police follow up on most thefts according to state law and urged residents to report incidents online to track repeat offenders.  WDAY Radio

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Students from over 40 writing classes displayed their projects at NDSU's Showcase of Student Writing on May 7 in the Memorial Union’s Oceti Sakowin Ballroom. The event featured both posters and oral presentations+ giving visitors a look at semester-long work.  NDSU

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • North Dakota deer hunting license applications are now available for the 2025 season that begins later this year. The state’s gun opener runs from November 7th through November 23rd (with 42,000 applications now available, down 7,800 from last year) and the deadline to apply is just before midnight on June 4th.  AM 1100 The Flag

HEALTH NEWS

  • May is Stroke Awareness Month and the American Stroke Association joined Sanford Health to launch an interactive online F.A.S.T. tool that uses audio and video examples to show stroke signs. The site lets users take a selfie — to see facial droop — and record their voice to help spot speech difficulties so they can get help fast.  KVRR

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Rigatoni is a seven-year-old black lab from the 4 Luv of Dog rescue who has dropped over 20 pounds in about a year and shows steady health and friendly manners—he will attend a PetSmart Meet the Dogs event Saturday at 1 p.m. to find new friends.  KVRR

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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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  • 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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  • NDSU Spring Commencement

    10 AM & 2 PM — FARGODOME — Free entry — Celebrate the achievements of graduates as they receive their degrees in a momentous ceremony.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/21/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/22/25

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  • Asian Night Market

    4:30-9 p.m. — Fargo Air Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant spirit of AAPI culture with local vendors and traditional night market ambiance.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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  • Stained Glass Hummingbird Workshop

    6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Ticket required — Create a beautiful stained glass hummingbird to brighten your home this spring.

    Wed, 5/28/25

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