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Coffee in hand, Fargo? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How investigators say a Fargo poker game turned into an armed heist
  • Will Fargo fund more officers to keep up with growth?
  • Why one Fargo gas station is charging more per gallon

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two brothers charged after masked gunmen rob Fargo poker game at gunpoint (valleynewslive.com subscription) — Fargo residents are learning more about a frightening armed robbery at a private poker game on Northern Pacific Avenue, where six men were allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed of cash and valuables. Two Fargo-area brothers now face felony robbery charges after investigators tied them to a pickup, recovered phones, and text messages that prosecutors say outlined the plan.
   

2. With 201 officers, Fargo police chief seeks to add more (valleynewslive.com) — Fargo's police chief is asking city leaders to fund eight additional officers, aiming to boost staffing from 201 to improve response times across the city's growing neighborhoods. With Fargo below national officer-per-resident benchmarks, the Finance Committee is weighing whether to back four or eight new positions, plus a community service officer, in the 2027 budget.
   

3. Fargo gas station owner says high prices are needed to stay open (inforum.com) — A family-owned gas station on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo is charging about 30 cents more per gallon than nearby competitors, saying it's the only way to avoid losing hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Owner Jared Schultes argues big chains can absorb low prices across regions, while independents cannot, and he's asking Fargo customers to understand and support the business.
   

4. Winnipeg holds down RedHawks for win (inforum.com) — Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks fans saw Winnipeg notch 11 hits in a 6-2 win Wednesday night at Newman Outdoor Field, despite nine hits from the home team. After stranding 11 runners but briefly closing the gap on a Jose Sermo single, the RedHawks will get another shot when they host Winnipeg again Thursday evening.
   

5. Fargo VA to build larger Bismarck clinic (kfyrtv.com) — Veterans in Fargo and across western North Dakota could see shorter trips for care as the Fargo VA Health Care System builds a much larger clinic in north Bismarck. The new facility will triple the current clinic's size, add key services like imaging and mental health, and eventually create about 44 new positions, with completion targeted for July 2027.
   

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