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Fargo
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music artist Ian Munsick will bring his The Eagle Flies Free Tour to Scheels Arena in Fargo on March 5 at 7:00 p.m.—the show will feature special guests Jake Worthington and Tyler Nance with tickets going on sale on October 10 at 10:00 a.m. Fargo Underground
- ➤ Punk rock group The Offspring will perform at Fargodome on February 6 as part of their SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in ’26 Tour — Bad Religion will join the show and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. KVRR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy in North Dakota has requested a 19% rate increase that may raise monthly electric bills by about $22.34 as it shifts away from coal, an official said. Public input will be heard on Oct 13 at noon and 6 p.m. & regulators may settle with a compromise before the formal hearing begins Dec 1. KVRR
- ➤ NDSU will host Michael Klein at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10 to present on how international trade shapes the U.S. economy — the free event will include a Q&A session and refreshments served in the Challey School of Music Atrium. NDSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents and teachers met at Horace Mann Elementary School gym on Monday evening to ask questions about the school replacement project set for spring — 2028. Fargo Public Schools leaders—Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner and Associate Superintendent Missy Eidsness—answered questions on construction safety and sibling arrangements while asking for written input to guide planning. KVRR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Fargo reorganized its communications department by naming Rachel Richter Lordemann as Communications Director and making Addie Stewart a full-time civilian with the police department—she will focus on public safety communications for both police and fire services. WDAY Radio
- ➤ Fargo Fire Department is urging residents to buy, charge, and recycle lithium ion batteries using UL listed products as part of its Charge into Fire Safety campaign during Fire Prevention Week—fire officials note that safe battery use is critical after a rise in fires nationwide. The department will visit classrooms in Fargo Public School District to teach proper battery care. KVRR
- ➤ The government shutdown has halted work at national cemeteries—such as placing headstones—even though Fargo National Cemetery is still being maintained; Jason Hicks of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard said services may change if the shutdown continues. KVRR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Perry Center is holding its annual fundraiser on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at Fargo’s Hilton Garden Inn to support its services for women facing unexpected pregnancies and to fund an expansion from 9 to 33 bedrooms set to finish in November— the free event will include food, announcements, and a keynote speech by Kim Eliot sharing her personal testimony. AM 1100 The Flag
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Stained Glass Spiderweb Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla — Ticket required — Craft a unique stained glass spiderweb in preparation for fall with guided instruction.
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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.
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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.
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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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Discover NDSU Event
1:30-5:30 p.m. — Morrill Hall, Fargo, ND — Free entry — Explore the campus with a student-led tour showcasing facilities and opportunities at NDSU.
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Red River Market
10 AM – 2 PM — Broadway Square — SNAP/EBT accepted — Explore local vendors, enjoy live music, and partake in a cooking demonstration.
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Book Flower Vase Upcycle Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Transform old pages into charming vases while enjoying a creative evening.
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Spooky Seasonal Watercolor Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with Halloween-themed watercolor painting under expert guidance.
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Fargo North vs. Wahpeton Senior Swim Meet
9 a.m. — Hulbert Aquatic Center — Entry limits apply — Compete in exciting individual and relay swim events at this high school showdown.
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Dylan Scott Easy Does It Tour
7-11 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Check local listings for ticket info — Enjoy an evening with multi-Platinum country artist Dylan Scott and special guests Josh Ross and Zach John King.
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