Good morning, Fargo.

A train derailment in Dilworth occurred Wednesday night when 14 rail cars derailed including a fuel oil tank car that was not compromised—main track 2 reopened this morning as investigators continue to examine the cause.

State regulators approved a permit today for Riverview ND, LLP’s 25,000-head dairy farm near Hillsboro in Traill County—21,250 head will be milking cows and 3,750 head will be dry cows with any future changes reviewed by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.

North Dakota's universities recorded near-record enrollment this fall with 47,552 students across 11 campuses—a nearly 4 percent increase over last year that falls just short of the 2011 record.

NDUS Commissioner Brent Sanford said students choose these institutions for innovative programs and strong career pathways.

NDSU Libraries will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Monday, Oct.

6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as students, staff, faculty and community members attend an Open House to tour the Main Library and NDSU Archives — with remarks by President David Cook, live music, light refreshments and free parking.

Travelers on I-94 will see changes today as the westbound passing lane near mile marker 342 reopens with traffic moving from the bypass lane to a new permanent alignment—speed limits will be lower and lane widths restricted.

The eastbound passing lane is set to open next week with both lanes fully available by the end of October.

Today, the Fargo Convention Center Committee meets at 1 p.m. at City Hall’s Commission Chambers to decide whether projects will advance to phase two for a new convention center and adjacent private development — nine proposals were submitted by local developers to form a public—private partnership.

Harwood’s mayor Blake Hankey said that worries over water use, noise, and power costs for a new $3 billion artificial intelligence data center being built by Applied Digital are few (most opposition comes from Fargo and college students from Moorhead).

Groundbreaking has begun and construction will continue through the winter.

Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney received the 2025 Leadership Excellence Award from the North Dakota League of Cities during its annual conference in Bismarck—he was honored for his work on downtown revitalization and water supply projects.

Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman joined FCS Nation Host Kevin Marshall for their weekly college football conversation as they previewed NDSU’s Homecoming game against South Dakota—discussing key matchups for the upcoming weekend.

3D Stained Glass Pumpkin Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Brewhalla — Cost included — Create a charming 3D stained glass pumpkin for the fall season with expert guidance.

Woodland Watercolor Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Embrace fall by painting whimsical watercolor ferns and acorns in a cozy environment.

Live Trivia Night at Louie's Sports Bar & Grill

7-9 p.m. — Louie's Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Engage your wits in weekly trivia contests featuring fun challenges and great camaraderie.

Stained Glass Skull or Bat Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Create your own spooky stained glass masterpiece for Halloween with expert guidance.

Oktoberfest Celebration at Drekker

10 a.m. to close — Drekker Brewing Company — Cost varies — Enjoy a full day of beer-fueled fun, fall vibes, and lederhosen.

Brewhalla Fall Craft Market

12-6 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Free entry — Discover unique crafts and local flavors in a festive fall atmosphere.

Clem Snide Live Performance

7-12 p.m. — The Aquarium — $15 admission — Experience the poignant sounds of Clem Snide with heartfelt explorations of life and love.

Stained Glass Spiderweb Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Ticket required — Craft a unique stained glass spiderweb in preparation for fall with guided instruction.

Voices of Dyslexia Conference 2025

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM — Dakota Medical Foundation — Registration required — Engage with experts and peers in the dyslexia community for tools and strategies to support individual learning.

PopROCKS! Dance Party

9 PM – 1 AM — The Windbreak — Cover charge at the door — Experience a night of fun and dancing at Fargo's popular PopROCKS! event.