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Happy weekend, Fargo!
In today’s happening-today edition: Josh Duhamel’s new comedy premiere, gold’s hot streak explained, and Heart in concert + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Subsurface water management insights: NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension will host a drainage workshop in Fargo on March 18 to help farmers understand tile systems. Registration is $35 with lunch — get all the workshop details.
A rare academic distinction: Fargo’s Oak Grove Lutheran School marked 100 years of accreditation on Feb. 24, with Cognia presenting a plaque. The school, founded in 1906, is the Dakotas’ longest-running private school — read the full story.
Rival dads chase elite spot: North Dakota’s Josh Duhamel will premiere his new comedy Preschool at the Fargo Film Festival on March 18 at the Fargo Theatre, followed by a live Q&A — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Postcard-perfect photo op: At Greetings from Fargo, expect a quick mood lift and a photo worthy of your camera roll. Little Easter eggs tucked into the letters add extra delight. A downtown staple from the Greetings Tour, this mural proves classic can still feel fresh.
Need a fiber fix? Prairie Fiber Arts Center is your cozy spot to squish gorgeous skeins, finish that lingering project, and get unstuck when patterns speak riddles. Think Malabrigo, Blue Sky Fibers, and Noro, plus classes and one-on-one help for a quick hit of color inspiration.
Where the weird is good: Drekker Brewing Company keeps the taps playful with fruited sours, crisp lagers, and hop-heavy favorites, plus a steady spin of small-batch surprises. Bring a friend, add some color to your week, and discover what’s pouring.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🥞 Pancake Breakfast @ Moorhead Masonic Family Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats a proper pancake breakfast, especially when the Masons are working the griddles at the Moorhead Masonic Family Center. Ten bucks gets you all-you-can-eat buttermilk and Swedish pancakes, sausage, and eggs, basically permission to relive your church-basement glory days.
🎨 Stained Glass Mosaic State @ Brewhalla | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Give your windows some hometown sparkle at Unglued’s Craftatorium at Brewhalla with a stained glass mosaic suncatcher of MN or ND, your colors, your grout. Morgan shows you how to snip, stick, let it cure, then toast downstairs like a responsible artist.
🌸 Perfume Making Workshop @ Ehsani | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – If your current signature scent is “whatever was on sale,” upgrade it at this intimate perfume workshop on Broadway. Blend notes at a curated fragrance bar, get guided help, and leave with a custom bottle, all materials included. Limited spots, weekly sessions added.
🎨 Spark Artist Reception @ Gallery 4 | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Gallery 4 is going full blacklight as Jess Schmidt’s UV reactive works glow with fluorescent aerosol and intricate, meditative line work. Reception runs 2 to 5, artist talk at 3, think glow bowling for grownups, only with art you actually want to stare at.
🦆 Clay County Ducks Unlimited Banquet @ TAK Music Venue (Dilworth) | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – Round up your crew and head to TAK Music Venue for the Clay County DU banquet, where dinner meets raffles, conservation, and bragging rights. Think social hour with neighbors, prizes galore, and yes, those safes might need rearranging. Seats go quick, so claim yours.
🚶 Walk for Women @ West Acres Mall | Sunday (3/8) at 9:00 AM – Remember mall walking? Meet at the JC Penney Fountain Court for a community Walk for Women, celebrating International Women’s Day and supporting women and girls here and around the world. Consider it cardio, connection, and a little bit of doing good, all in sensible shoes.
🍳 Family Cooking: Chicken Teriyaki @ The 1889 Fargo | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Round up the family and trade soggy takeout for chicken teriyaki you’ll actually brag about. You’ll nail foolproof rice, kid-approved veggies, and a breezy mango mousse, all while sneaking in knife skills and teamwork. Real bonding, no screens, just steam, laughs, and dinner.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Fargo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 49°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 7 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 5%
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 12 to 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 13 to 17 mph.
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