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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from 16 local businesses helped pack one-pound bags of beans and noodles at Great Plains Food Bank's Packathon on June 4 in Fargo; Bremer Bank led a friendly contest by packing over 1,000 pounds. Noodles were purchased from a company in Casselton while beans were donated by a local farmer, and the event will continue next week at the Regional Distribution Center in Bismarck. KVRR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fargo firefighters responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday afternoon at the 2000 block of University Drive South—flames reached a nearby building’s exterior, but the fire was contained without injuries and an investigation continues. WDAY Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A video obtained by Valley News Live shows a Fargo police officer was attacked by a juvenile on June 2 when she grabbed his arm and he began throwing punches before a man pulled him down as more officers arrived—no further details on the incident's cause have been released. WDAY Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Job Service North Dakota is hosting the Fair Chance Job Fair here today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help job seekers with barriers like gaps in work history or lack of education. Nonprofit Deep Roots Recovery is partnering with the event and Heart n’ Soul Community Cafe is providing meals (free for those who cannot pay). AM 1100 The Flag
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Najmol Hoque, a doctoral student in NDSU plant sciences, won the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition when her abstract on nitrogen management in hard red spring wheat was honored at NUTRITION 2025 on June 2 in Orlando, Florida. NDSU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota reported 34 confirmed measles cases in Cass, Grand Forks, Williams and Burke counties — all infected individuals were unvaccinated. The ND Public Health Association said the state’s rate is 4.27 cases per 100,000 people. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ According to the North Dakota Public Health Association, North Dakota has the highest per-capita measles rate in the United States with 34 cases (4.27 per 100,000) as some families choose not to vaccinate their children. The first cases occurred in early April in Williams County, and additional cases were reported in Cass, Grand Forks and Burke Counties. KVRR
- ➤ Sanford Health pulmonologist Dr. Venkatkiran Kanchustambham advised parents to limit outdoor time for children when the air quality index exceeds 100 due to Canada wildfire smoke — urging them to watch for symptoms like coughing and wheezing. He noted that the Fargo-Moorhead area has experienced several days of poor air quality since last weekend, making careful monitoring important. WDAY Radio
- ➤ North Dakota has 34 measles cases—the highest rate per 100,000 in the nation—with confirmed cases in Cass, Grand Forks, Williams and Burke Counties. Health officials say every infected person is unvaccinated due to parents not following public health advice. WDAY Radio
SPORTS NEWS
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Stage West Play in a Day Camp
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Stage West Studio — $60 — Young actors create and perform a play in just one fun-filled day.
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Under Brew Skies 2025
3-6 p.m. — The Lights — Sample beers from local breweries — Celebrate North Dakota's brewing scene amidst friends and great flavors.
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Glass Mosaic Garden Bricks Workshop
3-5:30 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Create your own unique glass mosaic garden brick and learn the art of mosaics.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fargo Theatre — All ages event — Experience the magic of Irish music and dance in a captivating performance.
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Breakthrough Basketball Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Courts Plus Community Fitness — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills focused on scoring and playmaking.
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Fruit-Themed Charm Jewelry Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Supplies included — Create a unique fruit-themed charm piece just in time for summer.
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LensWorks Education Night for Optical Professionals
6-9 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Free entry — Engage in an evening of innovation and education about cutting-edge lens technologies.
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Midwest Kid Fest
10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Island Park Show, Fargo, ND — Free entry — Celebrate with music, entertainment, and interactive activities for kids at the 26th Annual Midwest Kid Fest.
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Yoga on the Terrace
10–11 a.m. — Jasper Hotel — Free entry — Refresh and unwind with a revitalizing Sunday yoga session in a spacious, light-filled setting.
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Island Park Pool Grand Opening
12-4 p.m. — Island Park Swimming Pool — Free entry — Celebrate the splash-tastic reveal of the newly renovated Island Park Pool.
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