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• North Fargo drivers face road closures for NDSU Homecoming Parade (am1100theflag.com) — Expect significant road closures in north Fargo Friday afternoon as NDSU's Homecoming Parade takes over University Drive and 12th Avenue North starting at 4 p.m. The parade begins at the Fargodome at 6 p.m., so plan alternate routes for your late-day commute to avoid delays.
• Fargo schools briefly secured after report of armed man; district apologizes for messaging error (kfgo.com) — Several south Fargo schools briefly went into a precautionary "secure the building" status after a report of an armed man nearby, but police found no suspect or evidence of a crime and declared no active threat. The entire Fargo district then received an emergency alert by mistake, prompting the superintendent to apologize and explain a software error while confirming students and staff remained safe.
• Jeremy Nobles Named PD of Life 97.9 Fargo (newmusicweekly.com) — A familiar voice at Life 97.9 in Fargo is stepping into a bigger role, as longtime assistant program director Jeremy Nobles has been promoted to program director. Nobles, who moved his family to Fargo in 2025, says he's grateful for the community's welcome and excited to keep serving listeners across the Red River Valley through the Northwestern Media station.
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