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In today's newsletter:

• What Fargo's new commissioner wants to change in your utility bill
• What Fargo riders need to know about MATBUS's sudden downtown move
• How a Fargo racer's land speed crash sparked major community support

Also on today's calendar: Creed Fisher and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Thursday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Fargo Commissioner Chad Peterson outlines early budget priorities, financial reforms (am1100theflag.com subscription) — Fargo residents could see smaller-than-expected utility rate hikes as new City Commissioner Chad Peterson pushes for line-by-line budgeting and cost centers to trim expenses. He's also advocating long-term building funds and praising innovative water treatment work to better manage future infrastructure costs without shocking ratepayers.
   

2. Matbus moves to temporary downtown location (inforum.com) — Fargo's MATBUS hub has temporarily moved to the former Downtown Engagement Center at 222 Fourth St. N. after serious structural issues were found at the old Ground Transportation Center. Routes and key services remain the same for riders, but there's limited outdoor shelter, and the city is now planning a new $20–$25 million permanent transit center with community input on its future location.
   

3. Fargo racer critically injured in Utah land speed crash (valleynewslive.com) — A 33-year-old Fargo man, David Brant, is in critical condition after crashing his land speed vehicle during Speed Week at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, and a GoFundMe has already raised nearly $66,000 to support his young family. His injuries include a serious neck fracture and traumatic brain injury, but doctors are currently managing them without surgery while relatives stay in Utah during his recovery.
   

4. Thomas sparks RedHawks to victory (inforum.com) — Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks fans saw Dillon Thomas launch a three-run homer at Newman Outdoor Field as Fargo rolled past Sioux Falls 7–1, behind a strong start from Eric Chalus. With the series split, the RedHawks now head to Sioux City for another matchup Tuesday evening.
   

5. I Tried the German Dumpling Soup North Dakotans Buy by the Bucket (allrecipes.com) — Fargo gets a tasty shout-out in a deep dive on knoephla, the creamy German dumpling soup once sold by the bucket at the old Ponderosa restaurant in town. The story traces the dish's North Dakota roots, shares an accessible home recipe, and highlights how former residents still crave it from afar.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fargo

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Coheed and Cambria with From Ashes to New →
  FARGODOME, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Creed Fisher →
  The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N, Fargo
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• First Day of Classes (Grades 1-12)
  Fargo 1 Fargo, ND 58102
• Kindergarten Assessment Days
  Fargo 1 Fargo, ND 58102
Wednesday September 2
• BRAD PAISLEY →
  Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Foo Fighters →
  FARGODOME, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• New Teacher Orientation Days
  West Fargo 6 West Fargo, ND 58078
Monday August 24
• No School: Professional Learning
  West Fargo 6 West Fargo, ND 58078
• Needtobreathe — Scheels Arena Tickets →
  Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Teacher Workshop Days
  West Fargo 6 West Fargo, ND 58078
• Elementary Back to School Night
  West Fargo 6 West Fargo, ND 58078
  4:00 pm
• Middle School Back to School Night
  West Fargo 6 West Fargo, ND 58078
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  BISCUIT, a cat who went missing in Moorhead, MN, has been safely reunited with their family after 9 hours, 51 minutes. Message from Owner: "OUR… (Nextdoor Bennett)
• Looking for a private landlord in North Fargo!
  Our family is looking for a house, townhouse, or apartment available around October. Four bedrooms would be ideal, but we are open to a three-bedroom… (Nextdoor Roosevelt/NDSU)

• FedEx Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler (Warehouse like) in Fargo. Apply here.
• Fargo Public Schools posted a job opening for Middle School Counselor in Fargo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fargo here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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