Happy weekend, Fargo! In today’s happening-today edition: Convention center decision, Stabo’s new owners, and Banana Ball World Tour + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Big decisions ahead: Fargo commissioners will choose a convention center finalist Monday, June 22, and discuss John Strand’s proposal to disband the Human Rights Commission. The 3% lodging tax remains on hold -- see the commission agenda.
New chapter ahead: After 43 years, downtown mainstay Stabo was sold to a Fargo couple who own other downtown businesses, with plans to keep the team, products and beloved lefse-making tradition customers love -- meet Fargo’s new owners.
Tournament weekend is here: Over 245 youth soccer teams are competing across Fargo-Moorhead this weekend, hosted by Tri-City United, drawing squads from ND, SD, MN, and WI and an expected $2 million economic boost -- see the tournament lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Your backyard getaway: Set up camp at Lindenwood Campground for urban camping along the Red River. Heavily wooded setting, bike and kayak rentals, two playgrounds, trails, and a pedestrian bridge to Moorhead’s Gooseberry Park make it a super easy reset without leaving Fargo.
Seafood, minus the ocean: Off The Hook Seafood Llc | Mobile Seafood Market is the Midwest’s mobile seafood market, sourcing from the East, West, and Gulf coasts, then rolling into Fargo with fresh and frozen picks, shellfish, and ready-to-cook meal kits. Preorder for route pickup or get home shipping and call dinner solved.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Summer Flea Market @ Burlap Boutique | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Think old-school treasure hunt, but with better parking and fewer elbows. Burlap Boutique hosts a summer flea market with local vendors, vintage finds, handmade goods, and the kind of neighborly banter you only get by browsing slowly. Curios, conversation, and a pleasantly light wallet.
🍊 Citrus Catch Tray Saturday Walk In @ Rising Dawn Ceramics | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Pop into Rising Dawn Ceramics on Saturday, make and paint a sunny citrus catch tray, and feel smug about functional art. No tickets, just $20, they handle the clear glaze and firing, and you pick up in two to three weeks.
🍩 Donuts with Dad @ West Acres | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Father’s Day weekend at West Acres means donuts with Dad, grandpa, or whoever tells the best puns. Bring the kids for story time, then let them decorate Sandy’s Donuts while you workshop a dad joke, admire Aquarium Court, and enjoy a free, low-stress morning.
🧘 Women 50+ Pilates Workshop @ The Pilates House | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Whether your knees creak like vintage floorboards or you just want steadier balance, this 90-minute workshop gives women 50+ a smart, education-led intro to Pilates. Think joint-friendly moves, real core strength, better posture, and the confidence to conquer stairs, suitcases, and that stubborn garden hose.
🤸 Big/Little Aerial Silks @ FM Aerial & Movement Arts | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Swap screen time for silks, and learn the basics together while your little twirls and you pretend it is not a workout. Each family gets its own fabric and an instructor. Only four families. $35 per pair, add a third for $15, potty-trained kids only.
🧘 Yoga in the Garden @ Yunker Farm and Dog Park | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Free yoga, Sundays in June, by the Edible Forest at Yunker Farm Park, led by Courts Plus, with birds for background music. If you've been waiting to swap lawn chores for calm, this is it, just bring a mat, water, and your best deep breath.
☀ Summer Solstice Gathering @ Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society | Sunday (6/21) at 6:30 PM – Take a beat for the longest day at Northern Plains Botanic Garden, with drumming, singing, and flower crown making, plus a picnic potluck. It is free, family friendly, and blissfully low tech. Bring a dish, a blanket, and please, no mayo mysteries. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Fargo report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 51°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 75°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 2%
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