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Fargo
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On September 18, the Avalon Events Center hosted the sixth annual First Responders Appreciation Night to honor first responders with a free meal + door prizes while volunteers and organizers expanded the celebration into a community event with year-round fundraising efforts. Tahnee Young, who initiated the event, and longtime attendee Kayla Cross expressed that the growing turnout makes everyone feel truly recognized. KVRR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NDSU Research and Technology Park has rebranded as NDeavor Barry D. Batcheller Tech Park to boost dual-use technologies for national security and precision agriculture. It will continue its startup incubation and industry partnerships in Fargo — honoring Barry Batcheller's legacy. NDSU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Taiwan promised to buy $10 billion in U.S. farm products over four years after a Taiwanese trade group signed papers in Washington on Wednesday. ND Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak said the deal is a big win for local soybean, corn, wheat and beef growers — a boost for farmers facing low prices. AM 1100 The Flag
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NDSU researchers are testing a new secure pipeline called Quixote—designed to keep farm data safe from sensors, drones and smart machines—and will deploy it at NDSU sites as part of the Food, Energy and Water Security initiative. NDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is exploring legal options after South Dakota signed a law that blocks Summit Carbon Solutions from building a CO2 pipeline. He has held early talks with Gov Armstrong and South Dakota’s legal officials—promising further steps as he reviews constitutional protections. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is studying legal options after South Dakota’s new law blocks Summit Carbon Solutions from building a carbon capture pipeline — the law forbids eminent domain for such projects. He has already held preliminary talks with Governor Kelly Armstrong and South Dakota officials and will decide on next steps soon. WDAY Radio
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 1621 University Drive South, Fargo’s newest apartment building BLOC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to show its change from an old strip mall to a 126-unit complex with shops like Duane’s House of Pizza and Pop’s Soda Shack—management said they are looking for more tenants for the empty spaces—and the project is a team effort by Collective Property Management and Great States Development that offers two months free rent with a 14-month lease. KVRR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSUM football head coach Steve Laqua explained to Jace Denman that the team is relying on solid defense & offense after a three to zero start as it prepares for the game against Wayne State. WDAY Radio
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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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