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Hey Fargo, hope your week’s off to a good start! An 86,000-square-foot convention center proposal, the 100th Little International Livestock Show, Battle of the Churches Chili Cookoff, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Park district partnership highlighted: Backers of a proposed 86,000 square foot convention center by Scheels Arena tout its central location, a 150-room hotel, and funding through a 3% lodging tax approved in November 2024 — read the full proposal details.
Business experience takes center stage: Rick Berg became interim NDSU president on Feb. 9, succeeding David Cook. He aims to set the stage for the next leader within four months, with applications due Feb. 16 — see the selection timeline.
Schools consider future growth: Fargo’s John Paul II Catholic Schools are out of space, with 1,282 students for 2025-2026. Leaders hope to have an expansion plan by April while working with ATSR Architects — get all the details.
A legacy of accessibility: The North Dakota Association of the Blind marks 90 years of advocacy, from safety and voting access to a long-running summer camp, as Giving Hearts Day approaches for Fargo-Moorhead supporters — see how you can help.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🫶 We got your back
Sculpted wonders of winter: West Fargo Events hosted Snow Much Fun at POW/MIA Plaza earlier this month, showcasing four alien themed snow sculptures by the Snow Sculpting Team of North Dakota. Blocks of snow were carved into out of this world scenes that brought a playful winter vibe to West Fargo. Read the full story.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Health services expansion ahead: Essentia Health plans a new family medicine and walk-in clinic in downtown Moorhead at the former Wells Fargo building, 730 Center Avenue. Construction is expected to start later this year, with first patients targeted by summer 2027. It follows Essentia’s support for the walking loop and riverfront trail. See what’s planned and when.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Strings feeling tired? Flatland Guitar and Lutherie keeps Fargo pickers playing with expert setups and repairs, a wall of acoustics and electrics, and plenty of pedals and amps to explore. They’re the FM area’s exclusive Taylor dealer, so whether your tone or action needs a reset, you’ll find the fix here.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Cozy pho fix: Craving a steamy bowl that truly hits? At Pho D’licious, get steak-and-brisket, chicken, or combo pho, plus banh mi, vermicelli bowls, and Vietnamese iced coffee. Perfect for thawing out and calling it dinner, so Future You can actually chill.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🍫 Chocolate Extravaganza Concert @ Bethesda Lutheran Church | Tuesday (2/10) at 6:30 PM – Trade your winter blahs for cocoa-fueled bliss at a Chocolate Extravaganza Concert at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Moorhead. Expect sweet treats, live music, and neighborly vibes, the kind that make you linger, chat, and maybe justify a second truffle in the pews.
❤ Red River Zoo Giving Hearts Day | Thursday (2/12) at 10:00 AM – This winter, help the Red River Zoo keep the animals fed, warm, and healthy with Giving Hearts Day, because heating bills don’t just sting humans. Pop into the cozy Admissions Building for cocoa and animal ambassador encounters, or follow online, donate, and share the love.
🌶 Battle of the Churches Chili Cookoff @ Bethel Church – Fargo | Thursday (2/12) at 5:00 PM – Think your church potluck can bring the heat? Grab a free bowl at Bethel’s Battle of the Churches Chili Cookoff, enjoy live music, games, prizes, and a kids’ meal, and give for Giving Hearts Day, because nothing warms Fargo faster than charity and chili supremacy.
This weekend
🐄 100th Little International Livestock Show @ Shepperd Arena | Saturday (2/14) – Skip the roses and hit the ring for the 100th Little International at Shepperd Arena, an NDSU rite where students call the shots. More than a livestock show, it’s showmanship, tradition, and gleaming boots, with enough barn air to clear heads. Real talent, no fluff.
🥞 68th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Karnival @ FARGODOME | Saturday (2/14) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats all-you-can-eat buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes at the FARGODOME, especially with that famous Kiwanis sausage. Feel virtuous while carb loading, since proceeds back local groups fighting childhood hunger, and yes, you can bring the grandkids, then leave with a five-pound box for later.
🏒 Fargo Pond Hockey Classic 2026 @ Lindenwood Park | Saturday (2/14) at 9:00 AM – Valentine’s weekend calls for real romance, pond hockey at Lindenwood Park. All divisions hit the ice together for fast 3-on-3, no goalies, plenty of chirping, and a warming tent party after. Flying solo, or dusting off the old blades? Free Agent sign-ups welcome.
🥖 Baking Class | Yeast Breads 101 @ The 1889 | Sunday (2/15) at 1:00 PM – This beginner-friendly, hands-on class demystifies yeast, from lean, crusty baguettes to soft, enriched sweet rolls. You’ll mix, knead, and proof like you mean it, learn why dough misbehaves, and go home smelling like a bakery, smug, and armed with fresh carbs.
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📻 Fargo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 31°F – Low: 14°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny. High near 31, with temperatures falling to around 29 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 33°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 3 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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