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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CPKC announced the December holiday train schedule that will mark its 27th year of free shows, lights and music to bring holiday cheer to regional communities. The decorated train will stop in North Dakota at Hankinson, Enderlin and Carrington on December 17 and 18 — with additional stops scheduled in Minnesota and donations accepted. WDAY Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Forks-based company is planning a truck stop, convenience store, car wash and liquor store called Northdale Oil Travel Center in north Fargo—its site is at 4300 County Road 81 near the Amazon Fulfillment Center warehouse. The project will cost about $5-6 million with over $2 million in groundwork, and it is led by the family-owned Northdale Oil Company. KVRR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fargo Police found a missing elderly person in a field near 32nd Street and 52nd Avenue South yesterday afternoon - the individual from a care center safely returned home despite being confused. AM 1100 The Flag
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Tourism and Marketing awarded $15 million in Destination Development Grants to 23 projects selected from 106 applications across 45 communities—projects include Fargo’s Red Panda Legacy Project and enhancements in West Fargo meant to boost tourism and economic growth statewide. KVRR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NDSU researchers are among the world’s top 2% most cited scientists according to the Science-wide Author Databases (Standardized Citation Indicators) released on September 19. The university has 29 researchers on the single-year list and 36 on the career list (including 6 new faculty added this summer). NDSU
- ➤ The NDSU Foundation announced it surpassed its Giving Day goal during its 10th annual online event in support of the university, raising $2.91 million from 1,726 donors versus a $1.25 million target. The result shows strong local backing—highlighting robust community support for NDSU. AM 1100 The Flag
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Industry leaders met with the Downtown Community Partnership in Fargo — discussing the growing downtown population that currently has about 6,000 residents but rises to 15,000 each day. Rocky Schneider said the group is working on key projects, including a $93 million Renaissance zone project — aimed at using existing land more effectively. KVRR
- ➤ Veterans Treatment Court in Cass and Grand Forks counties offers veterans facing criminal charges a chance to get sober by pairing them with mentors in a program that lasts at least one year and excludes those charged with violent offenses or sex crimes. Tony Baker and Travis Ostrom explained on WDAY Radio that the program helps veterans access mental health counseling and Veterans Affairs healthcare and may expand soon to cities like Bismarck and Minot. WDAY Radio
- ➤ North Dakota lawmakers began reviewing ideas for spending a $500M federal rural health care grant as the state works on its proposal to meet a Nov. 5 deadline — the committee will consider public input and may draft policy bills to improve the application. KVRR
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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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Haunted Hangar at Fargo Air Museum
4-6 p.m. — Fargo Air Museum — Regular Museum admission applies — Explore a spooky scavenger hunt and hear chilling tales from the skies.
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Autumn Watercolor Workshop: Maple Leaf Art
11:30 a.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Unwind with a creative watercolor pencil workshop while enjoying your lunch.
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Autumn Beaded Charm Jewelry Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Registration needed — Create your own autumnal necklace or bracelet with beads and charms amidst the fall spirit.
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Halloween Story Squad
9:30-11 a.m. — West Acres Mall — Free entry — Experience a spooky Halloween story time with costumes and fun activities for kids.
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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Concert
Experience jazz-rock fusion at Minnesota State Moorhead when the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, a power trio on electric bass, drums and steel pans, takes the stage of the Hansen Theatre at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Tickets are $10; part of the Cherly Nelson Lossett Performing Art Series.
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