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Fargo
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Fargo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services will get $199 million in initial funding for its Rural Health Transformation Plan — a five-year program set to total $500 million — as Senators Cramer and Hoeven say it will boost rural healthcare. WDAY Radio
- ➤ Fargo Public Works will begin removing snow from downtown east/west avenues between 2nd Avenue South and 7th Avenue North from 2nd Street to University Drive starting at 2 a.m. tonight; vehicles in no-parking areas will be impounded while north/south streets remain available for parking. KVRR
- ➤ Fargo Fire Chief Gary Lorenz recapped 2025 achievements—such as passing the public safety sales tax, re-accreditation, and station renovations—and highlighted challenges from a new tax cap and staffing issues. He said the department will update alerting systems and manage rising apparatus costs in 2026. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ The City of West Fargo introduces a digital sanitation calendar that lets residents check garbage, recycling, and holiday schedule changes; property owners can enter their address to sync or print a personalized calendar at no extra cost. WDAY Radio
- ➤ Fargo Fire Chief Gary Lorenz recapped a busy 2025, noting the department’s national accreditation, rebuild of Fire Station 5, and passed sales tax to support public safety. He said the department will update alert systems + hire new staff in 2026 while managing rising costs. WDAY Radio
- ➤ The City of West Fargo has launched a digital sanitation calendar that lets residents check garbage and recycling collection days. The in-house tool built with its GIS Department is free to use and includes holiday schedule changes for the full 2026 calendar. AM 1100 The Flag
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DEA warns that purple fentanyl—a potent opioid mixed with lidocaine—may not respond to naloxone and advises contacting law enforcement immediately if encountered in our region. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ DEA officials warned that a purple variant of fentanyl mixed with lidocaine has been seized in parts of the Midwest including here, and they advise families to stay informed & report any suspicious encounters since naloxone may not work as well. WDAY Radio
- ➤ North Dakota’s Health Department received $199 million from CMS for its Rural Health Transformation Plan — senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven backed the move. The five-year plan will channel $500 million to strengthen rural hospitals. AM 1100 The Flag
- ➤ Essentia Health in Fargo shared the top baby names for newborns in 2025 today; Theodor led the boys' list and Charlotte led the girls' list, and the hospital welcomed 1,255 births this year while being recognized as baby-friendly by Baby-Friendly USA. WDAY Radio
- ➤ Essentia Health officials revealed the most popular baby names for 2025 from their Fargo hospital, noting that 1,255 babies were born this year (Theodor/Theodore leads for boys and Charlotte tops the girls list). AM 1100 The Flag
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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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Lunch Hour Creativity Practice with Soulful Creations
11:30 a.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket required — Engage in a relaxing creative process during lunch and rejuvenate your soul.
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Day of Bliss: Live Grunge Music
9:00 PM – 1:30 AM — Dempsey's Public House — Free — Experience a high-energy grunge revival with Fargo's own Day of Bliss.
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Donny Dahl Band Live Performance
9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Dempsey's Public House — Free — Experience high-energy covers from a variety of genres with the electrifying Donny Dahl Band.
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Stained Glass Mosaic Coasters Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Unglued Craftatorium — Ticket required — Create your own unique stained glass snowflake with expert guidance and all materials provided.
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Lunch-Time Creativity Workshop
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium — Ticket required — Unwind and spark your creativity while enjoying lunch and a simple drawing practice.
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Stained Glass Hearts Workshop
10 a.m. — Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel — Ticket Required — Create your own unique stained glass snowflake while learning the art of glasswork with hands-on guidance.
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