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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published Sept. 12, 2026 (inforum.com) — Several Fargo residents are listed in the latest round of bankruptcy filings, including both Chapter 7 liquidations and Chapter 13 repayment plans, giving a snapshot of local financial strain. The report, covering North Dakota and western Minnesota, also briefly explains what each bankruptcy chapter means for individuals and families.
2. Prep highlights: West Fargo Sheyenne, Moorhead pick up soccer victories (inforum.com subscription) — Local prep athletes from Fargo and West Fargo had a busy Saturday, with West Fargo Sheyenne's boys soccer and volleyball teams notching key wins and other squads battling at The Lights in West Fargo. Fargo Davies, Fargo Shanley, and Fargo North volleyball teams all saw outdoor action, while Park Christian's football squad earned a shutout behind a strong rushing performance.
3. Rev. David V. Hyland (kfgo.com) — Rev. David Hyland, who died at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo, is remembered for decades of pastoral work and hospital chaplaincy across the region. His family, including a daughter living in Fargo, invites friends to honor his legacy at services in Moorhead and through the many stories of lives he touched.
4. O.J. Simpson's Ex-Girlfriend Arrested, Mugshot Released (wideopencountry.com) — A woman once known as O.J. Simpson's girlfriend is being held in Cass County Jail after West Fargo police reportedly arrested her on three felony drug charges. The story notes her previous legal troubles, including a 2012 purse‑snatching case in Fargo and a later drug‑related case in Minnesota, while emphasizing that her latest charges still await full legal resolution.
5. Today in History, 1947: Fargo mother freed from suspended jail term (inforum.com) — A 1947 Cass County court case involving a Fargo mother, Ethel Selstrom, ended with a judge ruling she had acted in good faith and lifting her suspended jail term. The story recounts how job and housing struggles led the family back from Seattle to the Fargo area, and how the court ultimately rejected the idea that she'd violated her release conditions.
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