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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at 2:00 p.m.—a funeral ceremony at Fargo National Cemetery will honor Marine veteran Rickey Allen Boyd, who served from 1977 to 1980 and died at age 66 in December. United Patriotic Bodies and Fargo Memorial Honor Guard organized the service to ensure veterans with no known family are remembered. WDAY Radio
- ➤ AM 1100’s Need to Know Morning Show with Kevin — Alex will start its annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway on Monday, Dec. 8 with daily prize drawings during the 6 to 8:30 a.m. broadcast. Listeners can win a snowblower, a $1,200 eyewear package — and other prizes from local sponsors. AM 1100 The Flag
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nate Bargatze will return to Fargo on Thursday, April 23 at FARGODOME as part of his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour next year. The top-ranked comedian will perform new material during 114 shows, with additional stops in Bismarck, Sioux Falls and Rochester. KVRR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy cut its proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota after a Public Service Commission hearing in Bismarck reviewed 165 public comments, reducing the residential rate increase to 12.92 percent from over 24 percent and overall rates to 10.37 percent. The compromise, which aimed to address high inflation and fund upgrades like a new Grand Forks service center, was set for a commission vote in January. KVRR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A guide for NDSU students has been released to list key experiences to complete before graduation—activities include cheering at athletic events, snapping seasonal photos, and exploring both campus landmarks and local Fargo sites. The list is designed to help students fully engage with campus life and local traditions before crossing the commencement stage. NDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Harwood saw the Cass County Road 81 crossing reopen on December 2; work to remove the bypass lanes and continue excavation of the diversion channel had been ongoing since 2023 alongside Interstate 29 and railroad bridges — the 410-foot bridge remains a key part of the project. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ North Dakota is on track to provide 100% high-speed internet access statewide by 2028 using $6 million in federal funds to help local carriers connect the final 279 unserved sites — the rollout may finish sooner depending on construction timelines. KVRR
- ➤ The Cass County Road 81 crossing in Harwood reopened on December 2 at 7:39 a.m. after construction had been underway since 2023 along I-29 and the railroad bridges. +Work will continue to remove bypass lanes and excavate the diversion channel along the 410-foot bridge+. WDAY Radio
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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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Christmas Pop-up Painting Party
6-9 PM — THE ART BAR — Pre-registration required — Paint an adorable 'Christmas Highland Cow' with a community group on a 16x20 canvas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
~ Robert Frost
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