Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Fargo.
HOPE Inc. held its annual Adaptive Track Meet on Saturday at Concordia College’s Olson Forum Fieldhouse where Concordia’s Cross Country and Track teams awarded medals to over 40 participants in categories such as wheelchair and adapted racing — a true family event for HOPE Inc. supporters. The organization will host a Fashion Show on October 25th at Horizon Middle School—promising another community celebration.
Fans of local food truck Detroit Deli sampled the new Little Bodega when it moved from a food truck to a storefront on Saturday—promising fresh produce, deli, cheese, and grocery items for downtown residents.
The owner said the store will officially open by the end of October to meet the community's need for easy access to fresh food.
Sean Schneider of Moorhead Area Public Schools warned drivers that passing school buses with extended stop arms risks fines—$250 in Fargo and $500 in Minnesota—and that bus cameras are tracking violations after a driver was flagged in Menahga on September 24th.
Law enforcement advises everyone to wait until the stop arm retracts before proceeding.
After weeks of public hearings, the Fargo City Transit Office will present recommendations on Monday to the City Commission for proposed MATBUS changes—proposals include eliminating route 16, ending the industrial park on-demand service, and realigning routes 14 and 15.
After nearly an hour of discussion Friday, the Fargo Convention Center Committee delayed moving any of the nine projects to the next phase while planning an additional review next week—retired CEO Charley Johnson said the extra meeting would prevent further delays.
City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn said he wished there had been more time to discuss the proposals.
North Dakota welcomed 40 new attorneys Friday at a ceremony in the House chambers in Bismarck—Governor Kelly Armstrong and justices encouraged the new lawyers.
Sixty-three applicants took the Bar Exam that began in July.
On Friday night, high school football games delivered mixed results — Fargo Davies beat West Fargo Sheyenne 51-27, WF Horace defeated Fargo North 56-13, and Shanley edged West Fargo 36-28 — while Minnesota teams saw Moorhead lose 56-14 to Maple Grove and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton lose 28-18 to Staples-Motley, and Grand Forks Central edged Fargo South 41-38.
On September 26, MSUM senior linebacker Tate Gustafson discussed his new leadership role with James McCarty—saying that stopping Minnesota Duluth's run game is key—as his team prepared for their next contest.
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.
Stained Glass Bat Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Ticket required — Create a stunning stained glass bat perfect for welcoming fall with Morgan's Stained Glass.
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