🌱 Patch AM: What NDSU’s FBS jump means for fans at the FargoDome

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In today's newsletter:

• What NDSU's FBS jump means for fans at the FargoDome
• Which Fargo neighbors just appeared in the latest bankruptcy filings?

Also on today's calendar: Art & Storytime for Elementary and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
• Tuesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• NDSU Athletics navigates legal rulings, NIL shifts, and season prep ahead of FBS transition (am1100theflag.com) — NDSU's athletic director is outlining how the university is handling new NCAA eligibility rulings, NIL rules, and transfer issues while gearing up for its first FBS football game in Fargo. He also discussed potential FargoDome upgrades to meet modern fan expectations and urged locals to snap up the few remaining tickets for next week's opener.
   

• Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published Aug. 22, 2026 (inforum.com) — Several Fargo and West Fargo residents are listed in new bankruptcy filings for North Dakota, including both Chapter 7 liquidations and Chapter 13 repayment plans. The report, published this weekend, also explains what each bankruptcy chapter means and includes additional cases from around the state and nearby Minnesota counties.
   

📸 Around Fargo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fargo

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Art & Storytime for Elementary →
  Art Play Lear n Zo,
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• First Day of Classes (Grades 1-12)
  Fargo 1 Fargo, ND 58102
• Kindergarten Assessment Days
  Fargo 1 Fargo, ND 58102
Friday August 28
• Kindergarten First Day of Class
  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

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
• High School Back to School Night
  West Fargo 6 West Fargo, ND 58078
  5:30 pm
• NEEDTOBREATHE →
  Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PSA: This is my annual HEADS-UP, particularly to North Fargo neighbors.
  Thousands of new students move into dorms at NDSU this weekend - August 24th & 25th. You'll know they're newbies as you'll see them (and probably… (Nextdoor Northport)
• Looking for recommendations for someone experienced with running low-voltage/Ethernet cable in older homes with **plaster-and-lath walls**.
  I have a two-story, 120+ year-old house. The router/modem is on the main floor, and I'd like to have Ethernet run through the walls to the two… (Nextdoor Horace Mann)

• DHL Express USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Clerk in Fargo. Apply here.
• Cengage Group posted a job opening for Student Advisor (CST or EST Time Zone Required) (Remote) in Fargo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fargo here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Fargo

• West Fargo man charged with assault after handgun displayed during I-94 traffic dispute (valleynewslive.com)
• Drayton's Catfish Capital Challenge fishing tournament sets record for turnout (grandforksherald.com)
• DFL lawmakers planning to bring back Flock camera legislation (postbulletin.com)

Wahpeton

• Wahpeton's Tessa Snyder wins national title at Figure Skating Showcase (wahpetondailynews.com)
• Learn how to help a Wahpeton man diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and other ways to Lend A Hand Up (inforum.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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