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🌱 Patch AM: How Fargo parents can track school buses in real time now
Happening soon: Foo Fighters on the Fargo Patch calendar
Good morning Fargo! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Fargo parents can track school buses in real time now
- What Fargo can expect when the $3.2B diversion finally goes live
- Which Fargo teams came out on top in Thursday's prep action?
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 88, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Live Updates on School Bus Trips for Fargo Parents (valleynewslive.com) — Fargo Public Schools is rolling out a free "Here Comes the Bus" app so you can track your child's school bus in real time this year. Students will scan bar-coded cards or IDs when boarding and exiting, giving families instant notifications and the district live confirmation of each child's bus status throughout the day. 
2. $3.2 Billion Fargo-Moorhead Flood Diversion Targets Spring Ribbon-Cutting (am1100theflag.com) — Fargo's $3.2 billion flood diversion project is nearly finished, with officials planning a formal ribbon-cutting next spring that will bring long-awaited, large-scale flood protection to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Leaders say the public‑private partnership model cut costs and sped construction compared with traditional federal projects. As the region endures dry conditions, they also point to upcoming Farm Bill changes aimed at bolstering crop insurance and disaster support for North Dakota farmers.
3. Prep highlights: Davies sweeps Red River in volleyball, Spuds win football opener on road (inforum.com) — Fargo high school teams had a busy night, with Fargo Davies sweeping Grand Forks Red River in volleyball and Fargo North edging Fargo Shanley in a five-set battle. West Fargo Horace, West Fargo Sheyenne, Fargo Oak Grove and Fargo South also posted strong wins, giving local fans plenty to talk about as fall sports get underway.
4. North Dakota officials push for tougher penalties for fleeing (inforum.com) — North Dakota officials are weighing tougher penalties for drivers who flee traffic stops after a Cass County crash killed a Fargo-area musician. Fargo police reported 243 fleeing incidents in 2025, the most in the state, and authorities say high point totals and suspended licenses among problem drivers are fueling calls for stricter consequences and better safeguards.
📸 Around Fargo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fargo
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★ Featured events ★
- Foo Fighters →
FARGODOME, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo
7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- No School: Holiday
Fargo 1 Fargo, ND 58102
Monday September 7
📣 Fargo Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fordham Rams at North Dakota State Bison Football →
FARGODOME, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo
2:30 pm - No School: Holiday
Fargo 1 Fargo, ND 58102 - GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS CLOSED - Labor Day →
West Fargo City - West Fargo ND 58078 - PickleFest | Fargo, ND →
UP District Festival Field, 1329 5th Ave N, Fargo
12:00 pm - Horace Hawks vs Grand Forks Central Knights →
Horace High School, 8100 Lakeview Dr, Horace
4:30 pm - Harwood Township Board of Supervisors Special Meeting →
American Legion, 101 Benefit Ln, Harwood
6:00 pm - Red River Market' →
Broadway Square, 201 Broadway N, Fargo
10:00 am - Harvest Fest →
Broadway Square, 201 Broadway N, Fargo
10:00 am - Fargo Force vs Green Bay Gamblers →
Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo
7:05 pm - An Evening with David Sedaris →
Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo
8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 22
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Friday October 16
Tuesday October 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have you seen our dog Walter?
He's our 15-year old English cocker spaniel. Last seen in the South Woodcrest cul-de-sac ~6:00 pm on Wednesday evening. He has a difficult time… (Nextdoor Woodcrest North) - Posting for my dog walk & friend her Kitty Nova has gone missing around ronke Park area.
Sadly someone had left the door of her apartment accidentally opened and before she knew it he was gone. We've been searching and searching and… (Nextdoor Carl Ben / Jefferson)
- Fargo Public Schools posted a job opening for Part Time Custodian in Fargo. Apply here.
- Marvin Windows & Doors posted a job opening for Loader - Shipping and Loading Dock in Fargo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fargo here.
Ok Fargo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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