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Fargo
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Taco John’s is returning to Fargo as it opens five new restaurants. Permits have been filed for a site on 26th Avenue—while a new building on University Drive South will open with the first by the end of this year and the second by early 2026. WDAY Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hector International Airport is showcasing local artist Jeffrey J. Anderson’s pastel drawings of rural life based on photos along Highway 81 between Fargo and Grand Forks, and the art will be on display for four months—marking the eighth year of the airport’s art program. KVRR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota is launching a big project to get more oil from the Bakken Shale with $45 million in state funds and extra investments from the legislature and industry—this plan aims to recover more oil and boost the state’s economy for decades. AM 1100 The Flag
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Moorhead High School and West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School have earned the 2024-2025 Leading Chapter Awards from the National Speech & Debate Association for outstanding student participation in speech and debate—Moorhead is one of three winners in Minnesota while Sheyenne is the only honor in North Dakota. KVRR
- ➤ At NDSU, the College of Engineering named associate professor Yechun Wang as the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award winner, assistant professor Jessica Vold as the Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, and doctoral student Xiaoou Hu as Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year for their work in the classroom. They will be honored at the Scholarship and Awards Reception on Oct. 30 — the event highlights top educators and their impact on student learning. NDSU
- ➤ The campus community will join a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by NDSU’s Veterans Alliance Organization and the Bison Student Veterans club on Thursday, November 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Memorial Union’s Ballroom B—President David Cook will give remarks and keynote speaker Bryon Parman, a U.S. Navy veteran, will share his experience while cadets may lead a flag raising ceremony outside if weather permits. NDSU
- ➤ Registration for the 2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition will open on Nov. 3 and close on Dec. 1. NDSU graduate students enrolled for spring semester 2026 will submit a three-minute video presentation to compete for $250 preliminary awards and a live championship on Feb. 12 — the champion will advance to the regional competition. NDSU
- ➤ NDSU professors Mijia Yang and Uma Tida, along with doctoral student Biraj Saha, earned top research awards for their work at the College of Engineering—Yang received the Kessler Excellence in Research Award, Tida was named Early Career Researcher of the Year, and Saha was recognized as Graduate Student Researcher of the Year. They will be honored at the Scholarship and Awards Reception on Oct. 30. NDSU
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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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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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Pickabob Grill & BBQ
11 AM – 10 PM — Great Northern Picnic Park — Details to be confirmed — Enjoy a day filled with delectable BBQ and community vibes in Fargo.
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Autumn Watercolor Workshop with Soulful Creations
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Create a beautiful maple leaf artwork with watercolor pencils while enjoying your lunch.
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Jeff Dunham's Artificial Intelligence Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Check local listings for pricing — Experience a night of laughter with Jeff Dunham and his beloved puppets tackling modern themes.
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Friendsgiving Dance Festival
2-4 p.m. — Gasper's School of Dance — Free for a friend — Celebrate friendship through festive dance, games, and crafts at a joyful camp for kids.
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North Dakota Jigsaw Puzzle Championship Qualifier
12-3 p.m. — Bonanzaville USA — $45 team entry — Compete with your team in assembling a 500-piece puzzle for a chance to qualify for the championship.
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Christmas Charm Jewelry Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Create a festive charm necklace or bracelet in celebration of the holiday season.
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Moonlit Moss Wall Hanging Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Create a stunning crescent moon wall hanging with natural materials in a whimsical workshop led by Ashley Rieck.
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The Black Jacket Symphony: AC/DC Tribute
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fargo Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a full live recreation of AC/DC’s iconic album 'Back in Black' and more classic rock hits.
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