Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Fargo's holiday tree lighting was postponed due to forecasted inclement weather—Fargo Park District has rescheduled the event to take place in Broadway Square on Tuesday, December 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ Fargo Park District postponed the downtown holiday tree lighting due to forecast inclement weather, and the event will now take place at Broadway Square on Tuesday, December 2 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.). WDAY Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Fargo businesses are preparing for Black Friday with new checkout systems and extra staff. Red Wing Shoes now uses iPads to process up to five transactions at once — Beds By Design has doubled its staff to handle both in-store and online orders while offering deep discounts despite inflation. WDAY Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Levi Bachmeier began serving as North Dakota’s state superintendent of public education today at 8 a.m. after former superintendent Kirsten Baesler retired—he plans to visit every school district starting early December with a trip to Marmarth. WDAY Radio
- ➤ North Dakotans For Public Schools is pushing to protect public education and oppose policies that could limit access, according to former state senator Erin Oban. The group will share real experiences from families and clarify false information — urging decisions based on verified facts. WDAY Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota invested $7 million in Grand Farm near Casselton to boost robotics and autonomous agriculture research, demonstrated with a Bobcat tractor operating in a mock vineyard field—state funds built a 25,000-square-foot Innovation Shop and supported partnerships with 80 agricultural companies. The investment will drive more technology trials and attract further research activity in the region. KVRR
- ➤ The City of Fargo has opened a Winter Warming operation tonight at the Downtown Engagement Center on 222 4th Street North. It will run from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.—serving 50 to 55 people nightly and connecting them with shelter beds until services move to the renovated center on 1st Avenue North. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ Groundbreaking ceremonies for a new Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery near Harwood were held today with legislators, Senator John Hoeven, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, local mayors and members of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard in attendance. The center will include an indoor committal shelter, gathering area, gallery, office space and more — construction will begin soon. AM 1100 The Flag
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WF Sheyenne and Fargo Davies met in a state championship high school volleyball match on November 22 at 11:30 p.m.—the full match was broadcast live. WDAY Radio
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Chicago Steel vs Fargo Force
7:00-8:35 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Watch live on FloHockey — A thrilling match-up in junior hockey action.
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Karaoke Night at Dempsey's
9 PM – 2 AM — Dempsey's Public House — Free entry — Sing your heart out at Fargo's legendary karaoke bar every Tuesday night.
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Stained Glass Mosaic Gnome Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium at Brewhalla — Ticket required — Create your own stained glass mosaic gnome in this hands-on workshop.
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Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery - Two for the Road Tour
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Ticket details on the event page — Multi-Platinum artists team up for an unforgettable night of country music.
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Jingle Bell Run Fargo
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Courts Plus Community Fitness — Registration fee required — Celebrate the season with a festive charity run in holiday attire.
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Fargo Force vs Sioux City Musketeers
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Cost varies — Catch the thrilling hockey matchup between the Fargo Force and Sioux City Musketeers.
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Fargo Force vs Sioux Falls Stampede
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Check FloHockey to catch the game live or on-demand with your subscription.
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Sugar Plum Fairy Dance Camp
2-4 p.m. — Gasper's School of Dance — Cost varies — Celebrate the holidays with festive dance, crafts, and a special guest appearance from the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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Needle Felted Yeti Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium at Brewhalla — Ticket required — Create a charming needle-felted Santa gnome while learning the art of felting.
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The Classic Nutcracker
7 p.m. — Fargo Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of this beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage.
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Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome’s Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas!
Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome’s Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas! returns to the Sanctuary Events Center on Friday, December 19 — a beloved Fargo holiday tradition powered by their iconic 12-piece horn band and festive, feel-good classics. If you can't make it to Friday, don't worry; they bring the groove back for a second night on Saturday, December 20.
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