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Fargo
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A permit—filed with the City of Fargo—shows a new building planned at 2301 55th Street South to house a third Chick-fil-A location just south of Sanford Medical Center. The building will include a drive-thru with free-standing non-combustible order and meal delivery canopies and is projected to cost $850,000, with construction expected to begin soon if approved. KVRR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fargo City Commission approved a plan to remove a dangerous apartment building in south Fargo after a July 7 fire and a SWAT raid led to safety concerns—if owners do not remove it, the city will act in October. KVRR
- ➤ Commissioners received an update from the Communications Department Tuesday night after four top officials resigned, which led to tension between Commissioner Michelle Turnberg and Mayor Tim Mahoney. Turnberg criticized spending $30,000 on an external investigator, while Deputy Mayor Denise Kolpack and Commissioner John Strand supported the remaining staff plus planned to restore morale as the city works to fill the vacancies. WDAY Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NDSU’s Counseling Center, President’s Council for Wellbeing and the Green Bandana Project will host Suicide Prevention Week from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21 with workshops, training sessions, an open house and the Out of the Darkness Walk to reduce stigma and promote mental health on campus. The events include QPR Training and self-care sessions — vital activities planned to provide support to students, faculty and staff. NDSU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Big Game James McCarty talked with NDSU LB Nate Staehling on September 3 about his first collegiate start and how the defense shut out The Citadel—Staehling said learning from former linebackers and asking questions helped his growth. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ NDSU redshirt freshman WR Isiah St. Romain discussed his first collegiate touchdown reception—citing advice from experienced teammates that prepared him for game day—during an interview with James McCarty on September 3rd. WDAY Radio
- ➤ Big Game James McCarty + NDSU LB Nate Staehling talked about his first time starting and how the team held The Citadel scoreless during the game. WDAY Radio
- ➤ On Wednesday night, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks won a 1-0 series opener against the Kansas City Monarchs with a two-hit shutout as Kyle Krigger pitched seven scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Lamar Sparks drove in the only run and the team now leads the best-of-three series — Game 2 is scheduled for Friday at 6:35 p.m. in Kansas City. AM 1100 The Flag
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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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Art's Day Festival
3-7 p.m. — 201 Broadway N, Fargo, ND — Free entry — Celebrate local art, enjoy performances, and shop from over 60 vendors at the Red River Market.
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3D Stained Glass Pumpkin Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — All supplies included — Create your own 3D stained glass pumpkin just in time for fall.
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