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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alexey Leontyev, an NDSU chemistry professor, has received an NSF CAREER Award of $868,229 to build a new green chemistry assessment tool that uses artificial intelligence to give partial credit for student answers. The project will help instructors measure understanding and link chemistry education to local agricultural practices. NDSU
- ➤ West Fargo Public Schools is expanding bus service that was cut during the pandemic — the district will restore routes and expand zones to let 400 more students ride, and extra drivers have been hired for special education routes ahead of today's first day of school. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ West Fargo and Hillsboro schools will now keep phones, smartwatches and other personal devices off limits for the full school day—students must turn them in at the start and retrieve them only at the end. Both districts have set three levels of consequences, where the first offense means the device is held at the main office, the second requires a guardian to pick it up, and the third leads to further penalties. AM 1100 The Flag
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fargo mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney backed a plan for a remote police workstation at a Scheels store—saying police chief David Zibolski should have communicated better—after city leaders were surprised when the proposal was moved to debate and passed by a 3-2 vote on August 18. WDAY Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 8 to 0 on Tuesday night with Kyle Krigger striking out nine batters in 7⅓ scoreless innings and Parker Harm earning a scoreless ninth inning—Michael Hallquist drove in three runs and Jose Sermo added two RBI. The teams continued their series on Wednesday evening at 7:02 p.m. WDAY Radio
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Island Park Show
10 AM - 5 PM — Island Park Show, Fargo, ND — Free entry — Shop from over 100 booths featuring local artisans and enjoy live entertainment and tasty treats.
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Weekly Live Trivia Contest
7-9 p.m. — Louie's Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Engage in a fun-filled evening of trivia challenges every Tuesday at Louie's.
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Stained Glass Sunflower Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Supplies included — Create your own stained glass sunflower with expert guidance while enjoying a fun, creative atmosphere.
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Stained Glass Hummingbird Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Material cost included — Create a stunning stained glass hummingbird while learning copper foil and soldering techniques.
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Ashtyn Barbaree Live at The Aquarium
8 PM – 2 AM — The Aquarium — $15 at the Door — Experience the enchanting Americana sounds of Ashtyn Barbaree and special guests in an intimate setting.
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Live Trivia Night at Louie's Sports Bar
7-9 p.m. — Louie's Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Test your knowledge with fun trivia challenges in a vibrant atmosphere.
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TreeHouse! Free Concert
9 PM — Dempsey's Public House — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Reggae Rock with the East Coast band TreeHouse!
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Budweiser Clydesdales Appearance
1-3 p.m. — West Acres Mall — Free entry — Experience the charm of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales in a special public appearance.
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2025 Auditions for The Classic Nutcracker
1-3 p.m. — Gasper's School of Dance & Performing Arts — Audition required — Showcase your talent in the beloved holiday production of The Classic Nutcracker.
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Meet the Dogs at PetSmart
6-7:30 p.m. — PetSmart — Free entry — Meet adorable dogs looking for homes and discover volunteer opportunities.
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