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Hello Fargo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Fargo crews contained a fast-moving 4th Avenue South house fire
  • Why Fargo's 1955 commission refused to record its own meetings.
  • How Fargo riders rallied to help crash survivor Isaac Putney

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fargo Fire Department extinguishes structure fire at 4th Avenue South rental property (valleynewslive.com) — Firefighters in Fargo quickly knocked down a vacant house fire Sunday afternoon on 4th Avenue South, preventing injuries but leaving the rental property with heavy smoke and fire damage. Multiple fire engines, a ladder truck, police, ambulance crews, and the Salvation Army responded, and investigators are still working to determine what sparked the blaze.
   

2. Today in History, 1955: Fargo City Commission rebuffs mayor's push to buy tape recorder for meetings (inforum.com) — A look back to 1955 shows the Fargo City Commission turning down Mayor Herschel Lashkowitz's push to buy a tape recorder for meetings, arguing money was too tight. The debate highlighted concerns over transparency, accurate minutes, and city budget pressures that will feel familiar to Fargo residents today.
   

3. Fargo community rides to support crash survivor Isaac Putney (valleynewslive.com) — Fargo riders and neighbors packed Speck's Bar on Main Avenue to raise money for 19-year-old crash survivor Isaac Putney, who lost part of his leg and suffered major arm injuries on University Drive South. Supporters donated, bought meals, and signed posters as his family celebrated his progress and asked for continued prayers and help through his ongoing rehab and GoFundMe.
   

4. Cheapest midgrade gas in Cass County reach $3.89 in week ending Sept. 19 (fargostandard.com) — Midgrade gas in Cass County recently dipped as low as $3.89 per gallon, with Fargo stations among those posting some of the cheaper prices. For Fargo drivers watching their budgets, the data show how local costs compare with West Fargo, Horace, Tower City and statewide averages.
   

5. Motorcycle driver injured in September 20 Fargo crash has died, family says (valleynewslive.com) — A Horace motorcyclist injured in a September 20 crash at Fargo's University Drive and Main Avenue has died, his family announced. Authorities say he ran a red light before striking a Subaru, and relatives are now turning to organ donation and a GoFundMe to honor him and cover funeral costs.
   

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  • Is there any other Saint Bernard owners out there in the neighborhood?
    I have a Saint Bernard and she is a wonderful dog. She has a great demeanor and loves kids. She can be stubborn at times but i love her. I have not… (Nextdoor Southpointe)
  • I'm going to be bringing home an 8 week old puppy soon, and I was hoping to find someone who could help me out with an afternoon let out.
    I don't need a full 30 minute visit or anything, just stop by my place, take the puppy outside, and bring them back into their kennel. (Nextdoor Trollwood)
  • Deitz & Watson, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser-Full Time- Fargo, ND in Fargo. Apply here.
  • Border States posted a job opening for Jobsite Material Coordinator - SD 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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