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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota farmers and ag businesses are bracing for higher costs as tariffs on Canadian imports increased and potential tariffs on Chinese goods are looming, which may hurt soybean orders and raise prices for fertilizer and equipment+ trade leaders say the uncertainty is slowing new investments and could delay future production. KVRR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fargo Police are asking for help identifying two assault suspects from the 300 block of Broadway North early Sunday morning—deputies responded to the scene and confirmed the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition while reviewing surveillance footage. WDAY Radio
- ➤ Fargo police request help to identify two assault suspects after deputies responded to an attack downtown early Sunday morning—investigators say the victim, now in critical condition and transported to a hospital, was assaulted on the 300 block of Broadway North and surveillance footage is under review. AM 1100 The Flag
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Australia’s diplomat Chris Elstoft visited Bismarck on Aug. 5—meeting with Gov. Kelly Armstrong to explore trade opportunities and technology benefits for producers, particularly in agriculture, defense and energy. He will visit Fargo, Grand Forks and Jamestown later this week to strengthen ties between the two nations. KVRR
- ➤ Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn said police chief David Zibolski is unlikely to keep his job after delays in the department's response to shootings on Sunday, August 3 that left two dead and two injured. Piepkorn will propose a vote on August 18 to decide if Zibolski should resign or be fired—critics say the slow response hurt public trust. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn said on Wednesday that Fargo's communications department is under investigation after Sunday’s deadly shootings raised concerns over how details were shared — he said he is asking questions to learn who is leading the probe. WDAY Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stats Perform's FCS preseason poll shows NDSU is ranked No. 1 after receiving all 54 first place votes—other Missouri Valley Football Conference teams, including South Dakota State at No. 3, South Dakota at No. 4, Illinois State at No. 6, and Southern Illinois at No. 20, also make the top 25—while North Dakota and Youngstown State receive votes. AM 1100 The Flag
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Live Trivia Night at Louie's Sports Bar
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2025 North Dakota Senior Games
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