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Fargo
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Maria’s, a new Mexican restaurant at 102 Broadway N, had its soft opening Tuesday as its owners known for local catering and pop-ups now serve favorite breakfast and lunch items + the eatery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. KVRR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Red River Valley Fair announced that pop star Jason Derulo will perform on Friday, July 10, 2026 in West Fargo, and tickets go on sale on Friday, December 19 at 9 a.m. AM 1100 The Flag
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NDSU’s academic regalia links modern commencements with medieval tradition; students wear dark green gowns and mortarboards while graduate students receive hoods showing their field of study. The attire symbolizes a historic practice that once set scholars apart from merchants. NDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A couple said that Happy Harry’s Bottle Shop in Fargo refused their liquor sale on Dec. 16 when one used a tribal ID (from the Three Affiliated Tribes) instead of a state ID for age verification. The store said it follows state law that does not accept tribal IDs. WDAY Radio
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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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Gnome Craft Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium at Brewhalla — Registration required — Create your own festive gnome while learning about Norwegian folklore in a fun crafting experience.
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Stained Glass Mosaic Gnome Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium — Costs vary — Create colorful stained glass mosaic gnomes in this hands-on art class.
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2025 Essentia Health West Fargo Winter Classic
10 a.m. — Essentia Health Plaza — Check event details for entry fees — Experience thrilling competition as top teams from North Dakota and Minnesota battle it out in the Winter Classic.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
3-5 p.m. — FARGODOME — Tickets on sale starting September 12 — Experience the spectacular holiday fusion of rock and classical with a tribute to Beethoven's Last Night.
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Fargo Force vs Lincoln Stars
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Cost info not provided — Catch the thrilling hockey action between the Fargo Force and Lincoln Stars on FloHockey.
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Hygge Charm Jewelry Workshop
6-12 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium — Ticket required — Create a cozy charm necklace or bracelet while embracing the Danish concept of hygge.
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Nice Boy Haircut Concert
9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Dempsey's Public House — Free entry — Enjoy a polished, high-energy cover band that keeps the dance floor moving all night long.
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