Good morning, Fargo.

The Red River Valley Fair will kick off Friday at the fairgrounds in West Fargo and will run daily until July 13 — the event opens with a combine demolition derby at 7 p.m. on Friday and will feature nightly concerts from July 8 to July 14.

In West Fargo, Lundy’s Ice Cream at The Lights held a fundraiser on June 29 that donated 20% of the day's sales to Landon’s Light to help children fighting serious illnesses.

The event honored Landon Solberg, who would have turned 18 on June 29—celebrating his memory while supporting a local cause.

On Sunday morning, a cooking-related fire at 2900 Sheyenne Street in West Fargo displaced one resident as the West Fargo and Fargo fire departments, along with police, ambulance crews and the Red Cross, responded quickly—no one was injured and investigators are checking damage costs.

A cooking-related fire displaced one resident on Sunday morning at 2900 Sheyenne St. in West Fargo as West Fargo and Fargo fire departments, police and ambulance crews responded, with several units sustaining water damage + the Red Cross provided assistance while damage costs remain under investigation + no injuries were reported.

Cordell McFadden, a Moorhead man once charged with attempted murder from a Fargo shooting, will be sentenced on July 1 in Fargo for possessing ammunition—he was found with a magazine holding six rounds despite related charges being dropped.

At the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo the fair begins Friday and will run through July 13.

It features a combine demolition derby at 7 p.m. on Friday—along with nightly concerts from July 8 through 14.

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.

Stained Glass Sunflower Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Supplies included — Create your own stained glass piece and let the sun shine through your handmade sunflower.

Langhorne Slim Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Aquarium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intimate and powerful performance of acclaimed singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim.

2025 USA Wrestling Junior & 16U Nationals

July 12-19 — FARGODOME — $25+ for individual day passes — Watch top young wrestlers compete in various styles at the national championships.

USMC Junior Nationals Event

11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — FARGODOME — Ticket prices vary — An exciting night of junior national competitions awaits at Fargodome.

Stained Glass Bird Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — All supplies included — Craft your own beautiful stained glass bird to enjoy year-round.

Kid’s Cooking Camp 2025

10 AM – 1 PM — The 1889 — Check online for fees — Kids learn essential cooking skills during an engaging week of culinary workshops.