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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A West Fargo child care program is reviewing its policies after a child was accidentally left outside during Tuesday’s after-school program at L.E. Berger Elementary, where the YMCA operates in partnership. YMCA staff said they notified officials and spoke with the child's family — they are looking into steps to prevent this from happening again. KVRR
- ➤ Thirty-seven NDSU students will begin a 12-day Bison to the Bakken experience on May 18 as they tour energy sites and meet industry leaders, with travel and lodging paid by state funds — the program also offers academic credit while exploring topics from oil production to wind energy. The immersive schedule includes industry tours and cultural stops that connect students with North Dakota's dynamic energy sector. NDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fargo is not challenging House Bill 1297, which bans ranked-choice and approval voting in all elections—Mayor Tim Mahoney said that although Fargo residents supported the approval voting system, his administration will respect the legislature's decision. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ Downtown Fargo will soon add a removable steel vehicle barrier system on Second Avenue North to protect pedestrians during large public gatherings. Executive Director Rocky Schneider said the measure is designed to prevent possible vehicle attacks—citing the New Orleans incident on New Year's Day as a key example. WDAY Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fargo Cass Public Health held an MMR vaccine walk-in clinic Thursday at its building to help curb measles after 12 cases were reported statewide (two were in Cass County) and administered 30 doses to local residents. WDAY Radio
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services said anyone who visited the Band Day Parade on May 10 or Tractor Supply on May 12 in Williston may have been exposed to measles. Health officials have confirmed 11 cases in Williams County and two in Cass County, with the last reported case in 2011. AM 1100 The Flag
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Mad Alice - Tribute to Alice in Chains and Mad Season
8-9:30 p.m. — The Aquarium — Tickets available — Experience a powerhouse tribute to Alice in Chains and Mad Season with special guests Life of Grime.
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Legally Blonde Jr.
7:30-9 p.m. — TAK Music Venue — Tickets available — Enjoy a fun and upbeat rendition of Legally Blonde JR. by local STUDiO ViBE students.
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Yoga in the Park
6-7 p.m. — Rheault Farm — Free will donation ($5 suggested) — Experience an all-levels outdoor yoga class while supporting local charities in Fargo.
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