Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Fargo.
Fargo Police arrested three people after recovering a stolen vehicle from Moorhead Sunday night—Nicholas Hilsendeger, Deandre Lacroix and Kaleb Oldrock faced charges including theft and narcotics-related offenses while West Fargo Police assisted.
Fargo Police spokeswoman Katie Ettish confirmed that police and fire have begun a search of the Red River after reports indicated that someone may have entered the water—no further details are available.
Fargo Police arrested three people after recovering a stolen vehicle Sunday night in Moorhead—22-year-old Nicholas Hilsendeger was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and narcotics paraphernalia, 29-year-old Deandre Lacroix with fentanyl possession and a failure to appear warrant, and 28-year-old Kaleb Oldrock with theft and narcotics paraphernalia—with help from West Fargo Police.
Fargo authorities are offering a reward of up to $5000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in the arson of a Tesla power station at SCHEELS on March 21.
Surveillance footage shows an individual setting fire to the charging bank before fleeing—investigators urge anyone with details to come forward.
Gasoline prices fell by four cents per gallon last week—bringing the average for unleaded gas to $2.87, which is 15 cents lower than last month and 41 cents lower than last year—and the cheapest was $2.61 while the most expensive was $3.49.
Nic Frello and Caleb Jarvis were elected as student body president and vice president at NDSU and will lead campus initiatives in the upcoming academic year.
They plan to boost student involvement—by establishing a Senate Outreach Committee, reinstating the spring expo, increasing football tickets, and expanding the food pantry in partnership with the Great Plains Food Bank—to improve communication and support student needs.
Halli Heimbuch (a master’s graduate in exercise and nutrition science) will speak at NDSU’s commencement on May 17 at 2 p.m. at the Fargodome.
She will share how the campus community and her work with the Goods for the Herd Food Pantry helped shape her journey toward a clinical dietitian role with Sanford Health Fargo.
Patrick Kirkpatrick, an environmental engineering graduate, was named the student representative for NDSU's 10 a.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17.
He said he will keep the friendships and memories from his time at school, and after graduation he will move back to Wisconsin to work as a geotechnical engineer (a career move that builds on his college experience).
West Fargo will hold an open house at City Hall on Growth Area Master Plan on May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.—an event where residents can review project maps and share feedback—while the planning anticipates a population boost after the FM Area Diversion Project is completed in 2027.
State Rep. Jim Kasper returned to Fargo after spending over two weeks in a Bismarck hospital for treatment of a brain bleed on April 30; his wife said he is recovering at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital and his family expects him to go home once his rehabilitation is complete (he is growing stronger day-by-day).
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.
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.
Stained Glass Hummingbird Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Ticket required — Create a beautiful stained glass hummingbird to brighten your home this spring.
Fargo Marathon Festivities
7 PM — 33 17th Ave N, Fargo, ND — Free admission — Celebrate marathon weekend with an all-day family-friendly bash full of fun and festivities.
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
6 PM — Red River Valley Speedway — Cheap tickets available — Experience the thrill of sprint car racing live in West Fargo.
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