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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Heart, led by sisters Ann & Nancy Wilson, will perform on their Royal Flush Tour at Scheels Arena on March 11. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 19 at 10:00 a.m. KVRR
- ➤ A.J. Croce, who spent years avoiding his father's music, will perform at Fargo Theatre on Monday, September 22 at 8 p.m.—integrating his own songs with his father Jim Croce's legacy. His tour, Croce Plays Croce, features nearly three dozen dates that offer unique setlists selected with audience input. KVRR
- ➤ Rock tribute band Hairball will perform at Scheels Arena on Saturday, January 24, 2026, as part of the 2nd Annual Craft Brew Crawl where one ticket covers both the concert and a tasting of over a dozen local breweries. Tickets go on sale September 19 via Ticketmaster or at the arena box office for $30 general admission plus an extra $30 for VIP access—available in limited numbers. Fargo Underground
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has released the updated textbook Journey to Understanding—covering the history and culture of five Native nations—and digital copies are available while printed copies will soon reach schools. Updated textbooks focusing on individual tribes will be released in the coming months to support Native American history education. KVRR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota is likely to set a new record for tornadoes after 19 twisters hit on September 14 and 58 tornadoes were confirmed this year—official figures are pending from the National Weather Service while the old record of 61 was set in 1999. WDAY Radio
- ➤ North Dakota is likely to break its tornado record after 19 twisters struck on September 14 and 58 have been confirmed this year — the National Weather Service is finalizing the count. AM 1100 The Flag
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fargo and Moorhead leaders are asking for public input on plans to replace the flood-prone 12th Ave N and 15th Ave N bridge — a project that used a federal grant in 2022 to study environmental impacts and aims to prevent future flooding closures. City engineers expect a final design by the end of 2026 and a second public meeting will be held Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Moorhead — comments are welcome until October 3. KVRR
- ➤ On Monday night the Fargo City Commission approved a plan to examine new sites for the Downtown Engagement Center—considering options like the former Fargo Brewing building at 610 N. University, a property at 720 14th St, and one at 2001 First Ave North—to find a better location for the homeless services facility currently at 222 4th Street North. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ Fargo officials approved a plan to move the Downtown Engagement Center after business owners and commissioners raised concerns about drug use and mental illness linked to crime; the current center at 222 Fourth St N may move to one of three sites—610 N. University, 720 14th St., and 2001 First Ave. N.— as the City Commission will meet on September 29 to decide the new location. KVRR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ JJ McCarthy sprained his high ankle in a loss against the Falcons Sunday night and is expected to miss two to four weeks—Carson Wentz is set to start at quarterback with rookie Max Brosmer as backup. The Vikings have several players on the injury report and will host the Bengals on Sunday at noon on CBS. WDAY Radio
- ➤ NDSU linebacker Logan Kopp was named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team—one of college football's top honors for community service, making him the 10th player from NDSU to be recognized. The senior from St. Louis, Missouri led his team last season with 73 tackles and three interceptions and will play on Sept. 27 against South Dakota. NDSU
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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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Red River Market BBQ Day
10 AM – 2 PM — Broadway Square — SNAP/EBT accepted — Enjoy local vendors, live country music, and BBQ demos at this vibrant community event.
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Piff the Magic Dragon
7-10 p.m. — Fargo Theatre — Last-minute ticket deals available — Experience the quirky magic and comedy of Piff the Magic Dragon.
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Live Trivia Night at Louie's
7-9 p.m. — Louie’s Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Test your knowledge and have a fun night with trivia challenges.
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Stained Glass Workshop with Morgan's Stained Glass
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Cost of ticket required — Create your own stained glass lotus flower piece while learning the art of copper foil and soldering.
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Doug E. Fresh Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — UP District Festival Field — Ticketed event — Experience the legendary Human Beatbox Doug E. Fresh bring back the golden era of hip-hop.
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Lee Brice Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Tickets starting at $38 — Enjoy a night of country music with Lee Brice in Fargo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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