Bagels worth the hype, boba cravings unlocked, bookstore hauls explained, plant shopping tips, RibFest returns, a crafty market brews at Brewhalla, and more. 
Happy Tuesday! You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let BaseLocal serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead:
- Oil output slowing 🛢️
- Fraser’s cafe fundraiser ☕
- Celebrate local EMS 🚑
- Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
Fargo Cass Public Health to host second MMR vaccine clinic: Due to low turnout at last week’s clinic, a second Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine walk-in event will be held on today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo. No appointment necessary—find out more details.
Slowing oil production ahead: North Dakota oil producers plan to drop rigs and frac crews as prices fall below $65 per barrel, potentially reducing the state’s rig count to 27 by August — here’s what that could mean for future output.
Classic motorcycles hit the streets of Fargo: The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place in Fargo to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental and prostate health, with 49 riders participating in the event. Read more about the ride here.
Other highlights this week:
- Catch insights at this creative panel
- Eat well while supporting Fraser’s cafe
- Celebrate local EMS at this community event
- Meet adoptable dogs this Sunday
- Join a safety ride to Wahpeton
- Teen overcomes trauma to graduate
✨ We got your back
Hole lotta love: When your carb cravings hit a 10, Boppa’s Bagels comes through with the kind of chewy, golden perfection that demands a schmear (or six). Sweet, savory, stacked sky-high—we don’t judge. We just hope you get there before the everything bagels are gone.
Sip happens: Craving something cold, chewy, and dangerously addictive? The drinks at Teaberry are equal parts caffeine, fruit, and snack—all in one cup. Customize your order like a boba sommelier or stick with the house fave, but fair warning: that first slurp might become a full-blown personality trait.
Plot twist! You walked in just to browse… and somehow left Ferguson Books with a towering TBR pile, a tote bag, and deep emotional attachment to a story you haven’t even read yet. Cozy, chaotic, or cat-adjacent—whatever your genre, the shelves here never disappoint.
Green thumbs up: Whether you’re a seasoned plant whisperer or the kind of person who needs a succulent with a survival guide, Baker Garden & Gift has what you need to make your home 47% leafier. Warning: side effects may include impulse-buying a fiddle-leaf fig and naming it.
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🔔Coming soon
Happy Harry’s RibFest | June 4th–7th
If you can smell smoke and hear a distant guitar solo, it’s probably Happy Harry’s RibFest firing up the summer season again. Held in the FARGODOME lot for over 25 years, this meaty tradition draws 50,000+ BBQ buffs chasing finger-lickin’ ribs, live tunes, and sunshine.
Expect seven rib masters battling for bragging rights (and cash), a Lip Smackin’ Lunch deal with free sides, and nightly concerts under the Dakota sky. Admission? Free. Parking? Free. Regret? Unlikely. Get all the juicy details here.
Brewhalla Makers Market | June 8th
Crafty Sunday plans? Sorted. Brewhalla’s second floor is turning into a full-blown treasure trove with over 40 makers slinging everything from quirky crafts to handmade goods—plus coffee, gelato, and beer within arm’s reach at all times.
Whether you’re gift hunting or just vibing with a cold one in hand, this market is the kind of wholesome chaos we can get behind. See what’s brewing here.
📆 Around town
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This week
🎃 CoreCon 2025: Half-O-Ween! @ Holiday Inn Fargo | Thursday (5/22) at 1 pm – Get ready for some spooky fun at CoreCon’s “Half-O-Ween” bash! Enjoy treats, a bit of mischief, and an all-around good time with fellow geeks. Pre-register for the full weekend and get your badge before prices go up!
🚒 EMS Week Community Celebration @ Rheault Farm | Thursday (5/22) at 5 pm – Come out and celebrate local heroes at this FREE event! Meet EMTs, firefighters, and other emergency responders while enjoying some hot dogs and cookies. There’ll even be a chance to check out their cool vehicles!
🎬 Movies at The Square @ Broadway Square | Thursday (5/22) at 5 pm – Watch “Inside Out” on the big screen and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Come early for a sensory activity, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy the movie with your crew — free for all!
🎨 Creativity, Color, & Craft @ Plains Art Museum | Thursday (5/22) at 6 pm – Unleash your inner artist at this craft-filled evening at the Plains Art Museum. Create a colorful candle, make a collage, and customize your own essential oil roll-on while soaking in the museum’s vibrant atmosphere. Don’t forget the cash bar!
🐉 Hel’s Füry Tattoo Fest @ Brewhalla | Friday (5/23) at 2 pm – Get ready for a weekend of incredible ink and eccentric artistry at Hel’s Füry Tattoo Fest! The best tattoo artists in the biz are coming to Fargo for a festival full of macabre creations, inked masterpieces, and endless inspiration. Whether you’re getting a new piece or just soaking it all in, this event is one for the books.
🎉 4th Annual Asian Night Market @ Fargo Air Museum | Friday (5/23) at 4:30 pm – Celebrate National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Asian Night Market! With food, art, performances, and a variety of vendors to explore, this free event promises a night full of fun for everyone. Bring your family and friends for an evening packed with good eats and even better vibes.
🍪 Cookie Decorating Workshop @ Brewhalla | Friday (5/23) at 6 pm – It’s time to roll back to the 90s with a cookie decorating workshop that’s straight out of your childhood! Expect a fun, hands-on experience at the Unglued Craftatorium, where you’ll decorate five delicious cookies, all while vibing to the best decade ever.
This weekend
📘 Water Works Book Signing @ Ferguson Books | Saturday (5/24) at 11 am – What were you doing at age 10? Sawyer Anderson was raising $26K and funding clean water wells in Zambia. Come snag a signed copy of Water Works, hear her inspiring story firsthand, and help turn the phrase “one book, one life” into a real-world impact.
🧚 Fairy Fest @ Yunker Farm and Dog Park | Saturday (5/24) at 1 pm – Wings on, wands ready—Fairy Fest is back for a magical weekend of kite flying, chalk art, scavenger hunts, and all things sparkly. Whether you’re five or fifty, this whimsical world of zen gardens, fairy parades, and photo ops is your excuse to live out a cottagecore dream.
🎨 Hang it up Already! @ Brewhalla | Saturday (5/24) at 1 pm – Time to give your walls a glow-up. In this crafty workshop, you’ll design a tile wall hanging with colorful inks, shimmering gold leaf, and enough cotton string to knot your heart out. No experience? No problem—just bring your imagination and a steady hand.
⛳ Fun, Flip Flops & Purpose @ Thunder Road | Sunday (5/25) at 11 am – Mini golf meets meaningful cause at this all-day PAR-tee for Mental Health Awareness Month. Swing by for a round and help raise funds for suicide prevention efforts like AFSP and FirstLink — plus, the first 200 golfers get free flip flops, a party bag, and a shot at sweet door prizes. Flip flops aren’t just welcome — they’re the dress code.
🎲 Demayth Session @ Paradox Comics and Cards | Sunday (5/25) at 12 pm – Ready to write your legend? Join the Demayth crew for a tabletop quest through the Everlands, where card-based combat and character-driven storytelling collide. Whether you’re deep in an epic arc or dueling like a demigod, there’s room at the table for every kind of hero.
🎶 Live music & comedy
- 5/20 Tuesday Night Open Mic @ Boss’ Comedy Club – 8 pm
- 5/21 Glitterfox @ The Aquarium- 7 pm
- 5/22 Elijah O’Sullivan @ DJ’s Grill – 6 pm
- 5/22 Jazz at Delta @ Delta Hotels Fargo – 7 pm
- 5/23 Project BC and more @ The Aquarium – 7:30 pm
- 5/23 The Boys of Summer @ The Windbreak – 9 pm
- 5/23 Save Me CJ @ Holiday Inn – 9 pm
- 5/24 Battle of the Hamm’s @ The Aquarium – 7 pm
- 5/24 Ghostwav64 and more @ Parachigo – 8:30 pm
- 5/24 FM Playback @ The Windbreak – 9 pm
🏠 This house is wild
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There’s a fenced backyard for pups or parties, a lower-level kitchenette for guests or snacks, and enough natural light to start your own plant shop. With spacious bedrooms and loft-style flex space, it’s anything but cookie-cutter. Come for the charm, stay for the layout.
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