Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
Good morning, Fargo.
Fargo police arrested Miranda Risberg (33) and Shelby Whitt (27) after witnesses reported them leaving the scene of an injury hit and run crash on Saturday, June 14 near the 600 block of 10th Street North, with Risberg charged for drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, and traffic violations and Whitt facing charges including fleeing a peace officer and multiple warrants.
At the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, the Scandinavian Festival began Friday with music, food and nearly 30 vendors offering Nordic treats and local stories—volunteers in traditional costumes welcomed guests while the event continues through today.
NDSU doctoral students Pooyan Vahidi Pashaki and Benjamin Vahidi Pashaki earned runner-up honors at the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge—an international contest for student projects—and won a $1,000 prize for their startup Elevate BioTech that built AI software to improve ACL surgical planning. They worked with professors Kalpana Katti and Dinesh Katti to use patient data for reducing surgery risks and helping patient recovery.
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks split two games with the Sioux City Explorers—losing 3-2 in one game and winning 5-3 in the other—before they travel to Sioux Falls to face the Canaries tonight at 7:05 p.m.
Summer Entrepreneurship Retreat
This exclusive weeklong retreat (June 23-27) is for high school aged young women with big dreams and bold ideas. It will empower them through leadership training, hands-on entrepreneurship workshops, and lifestyle activities including hiking, photography, and student-friendly food prep - all on a vibrant college campus. (They’ll even receive a well-being kit full of goodies that you'll actually use!)
Garden Brick Glass Mosaic Workshop with Jenny Sue
6-8:30 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Registration includes supplies and instruction — Create a unique mosaic garden brick using colorful stained glass pieces.
Drake Milligan Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Aquarium — Tickets available — Experience the country sound of Drake Milligan with high-energy performances.
The Silent Treatment & Bull Market
7:30 p.m. — The Aquarium — $12-$15 — A lively night of punk rock featuring Minneapolis' THE SILENT TREATMENT and Montana's BULL MARKET.
Stained Glass Workshop: Maple Leaf Design
10 a.m. — Brewhalla — Workshop fee applies — Craft your own stained glass paw print with expert guidance amidst an array of colorful glass pieces.
Americana-Themed Charm Jewelry Workshop
1-2:30 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Registration required — Create festive charm jewelry to celebrate Americana themes while enjoying a crafty afternoon.
Red River Valley Fair
July 3-13 — Red River Valley Fair Association — Adults $10, Children (6-11) $5, Free for kids under 5 — Celebrate summer with ten days of fun, food, and entertainment.
Bonanzaville Independence Day Carnival
10 AM – 5 PM — Bonanzaville USA — Free admission — Celebrate the 4th of July with family activities including games, bouncy houses, and food vendors.
Sawyer Brown Concert
7-11 p.m. — Red River Valley Fair Association — Ticket prices vary — Catch the high-energy country band Sawyer Brown live and enjoy their classic hits.
Dance Camp: Under the Sea
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Gasper's School of Dance — Registration required — Dive into a magical underwater adventure filled with dance, crafts, and creative movement for children aged 3-9.
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