Good morning, Fargo.

A winter storm caused power outages Tuesday afternoon when iced lines in trees made customers lose power, and all accounts were restored within four hours.

Cass County Electric warned that high winds may cause brief service interruptions until conditions improve — the issue is entirely weather-driven.

Fargo Theatre has been awarded a $500,000 Historic Theater Restoration Matching Grant from North Dakota’s 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants to restore its historic building that houses the famous 'Mighty Wurlitzer' theatre pipe organ (built in 1926 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places).

The Fargo School Board unanimously selected Horace Mann as the name for the new northside elementary school during Tuesday night's meeting—one of five finalists chosen from an initial 437 names.

The school will open in the fall.

Advocacy group Together For School Meals plans to submit language for a ballot petition that would give free breakfast and lunch to all public school and participating private and tribal school students, relying on 100% federal reimbursement.

The measure needs 31,164 signatures and if approved, will appear on the November 2026 ballot with free meals starting in the 2027-28 school year — polling shows strong support from North Dakotans.

The state board will choose an interim president at Valley City State next Thursday since Alan LaFave will leave at the end of the year to lead Northern State University—his alma mater.

D.J. Campbell and Erica Buchholz are co-chairing the search for a permanent replacement.

North Dakota Highway Patrol Captain Bryan Niewind warns that drivers not adjusting for winter weather may be ticketed for careless or reckless behavior if they speed or weave in snowy conditions.

He explained that troopers respond to dangerous driving events—urging everyone to drive safely during winter weather.

An eighth grader from Fargo collapsed during a basketball game at Discovery Middle School on November 21 and died after being taken to Sanford Medical Center — she had no known health issues.

An autopsy is pending at UND and her funeral is set for December 1 at Northview Church.

Tim Polasek signed a seven-year contract extension with NDSU—keeping him as head coach through the 2033 season—which includes a significant raise and more funding for staff and program resources, as confirmed Tuesday by Athletic Director Matt Larsen.

The move follows the team’s perfect 12-0 regular season and reinforces long-term support for the football program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Classic Nutcracker

7 p.m. — Fargo Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of this beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage.

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.