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Moorhead, Minnesota Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How long will Moorhead’s lower gas prices really stick around?
  • Have Bluestem tickets? Here’s what Jade Presents’ shutdown means now.
  • Which rare brews are coming to Moorhead’s Viking Ship Park?

Also on today's calendar: Senior Social and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with heavy t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun with showers around, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Drivers see relief at the pump as prices drop (inforum.com) — Moorhead drivers are seeing gas prices drop about 25 cents over the past week, bringing the local average to $3.84 a gallon and easing some financial strain. The story compares Fargo-Moorhead prices to state and national trends and explains why costs have dipped, while warning relief may be temporary as summer travel ramps up.
   

2. This Minnesota Amphitheater's Summer Concerts Cancelled Immediately (kxrb.com) — All summer concerts at Moorhead’s Bluestem Center for the Arts have been canceled after promoter Jade Presents abruptly ceased operations at the venue and Fargo’s UP District Festival Field. The company cites mounting industry challenges and is still sorting out ticket refund details, urging fans to watch for further updates.
   

3. Love at First Sniff (mspmag.com) — Moorhead beer lovers can look forward to the Rare Beer Picnic at Viking Ship Park on July 11, featuring rare and specialty brews from Minnesota and beyond. The picnic-style event also offers live music, yard games, and a meal, making it a summer outing worth planning for close to home.
   

4. Taste of Philly denies all allegations in lawsuit alleging racial harassment, wage theft (valleynewslive.com) — A Moorhead resident, Korey Peterson, is suing Fargo’s Taste of Philly restaurant, alleging racial harassment, unpaid overtime, and retaliation, while the company’s lawyers have formally denied all claims and requested a jury trial. The filing argues Peterson was properly classified as exempt from overtime and that earlier state findings did not support his harassment allegations, as both sides now prepare for a court battle.
   

5. Prep highlights: DGF softball falls in MN Class 2A quarterfinals (inforum.com) — Moorhead Spuds baseball has advanced to the Section 8-4A championship after a 6-1 semifinal win over Monticello, with Jonah Meyer throwing six scoreless innings. The Spuds boys lacrosse team, however, ended its season 8-7 after a semifinal loss, while nearby DGF softball dropped its Class 2A state quarterfinal and will play in consolation rounds.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What is a good range of acceptable rent prices for the Moorhead area?
    How about with utilities included? Asking for a 50 year old female on disability who only leaves the house to shop, go to medical appointments, and… (Nextdoor Huntington Pointe)
  • I’ll be out mowing lawns tomorrow.
    If anyone would like theirs done give us a call 9714011513 (Nextdoor North Moorhead)
  • Altium Packaging, LLC posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Moorhead. Apply here.
  • Concordia College posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - School of Business in Moorhead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorhead here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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