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Fargo city officials broke ground on a new food bank distribution center set to open by late summer, while a south Fargo crash injured four people and highlighted the need for driver caution. A local farm now offers berry picking through early June, and a lifelong weather enthusiast shared his passion for Fargo’s changing climate.
Fargo's Local Wire update highlights North Dakota's Bakken 2.0 energy initiative, the opening of the city's first indoor adventure park, and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks' doubleheader after a rainout. The episode also features local weather enthusiast Robert Daley's insights on Fargo's climate and today's forecast with light drizzle and a 34% chance of rain.
Fargo police are searching for a suspect after a stabbing on Main Avenue late Thursday night, while a new mural at the Fargo AMVETS building celebrates local veterans. The Bannock County PRCA Rodeo returns to Fargo after a decade, and Alexandria Tech's baseball team advances to the NJCAA Division III World Series.
Fargo's needle exchange program distributed 3.1 million syringes since 2018 and 710 boofing kits in 2024, while local athletes prepare for the North Dakota state track and field meet. Rep. Jim Fedorchak hosts a Trump Accounts event in Fargo, and Casselton honors veterans at its “Boys in Khaki” ceremony.
Fargo's Local Wire update covers the Fargo School Board's debate on policy and funding, a Minot student's second-place finish in the North Dakota Geography Bee, and insights from weather enthusiast Robert Daley on storm fascination shaping his career. The episode also highlights Fargo's cool, foggy weather with a high of 66.2°F.
Fargo businesses struggle with rising gas prices impacting menus and prices, while athletes compete in the Special Olympics state summer games at the Fargo Event Center. Fargo warns of severe weather with a 71% chance of rain and 15 mph wind gusts, urging drivers to stay cautious during morning commutes.
Fargo's Local Wire update for May 18, 2026, covers the state's property tax credit program with over 165,000 North Dakota homeowners applying, West Fargo Schools hiring Jamestown's superintendent, and the Red River Market's spring kickoff in West Fargo. The episode also highlights Bell Bank's new Baxter branch opening and a Fargo family's move to New York City.
Fargo: Two people are recovering after a stabbing in a residential area, and a grandmother was wrongfully detained due to facial recognition errors, sparking privacy concerns. Nearly 165,000 North Dakota homeowners applied for a $1,600 property tax credit, while West Fargo Day brought the community together with local vendors and activities.
Fargo's Local Wire update for May 16, 2026, covers Governor Armstrong's visit to Wahpeton on infrastructure and economic growth, the Fargo Packers' 11-run first inning against a local rival, and West Fargo's 1933 livestock boom anniversary. The episode also touches on North Dakota's 41st-ranked teacher pay and the city's weather forecast.
Fargo's mayoral race sees Josh Boschee lead with over $128,000 in donations, focusing on infrastructure and growth. The Fargo Food Bank launches a statewide distribution center to expand food aid across North Dakota.