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Good morning Fargo! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How low did E85 prices drop in Fargo last week?
  • How far does a Fargo paycheck really go on rent now?
  • Where Fargo families can escape for lakeside camping and fishing

Also on today's calendar: Rock & Hard Rock Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Monday: Afternoon rain, temps: high: 53, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Still cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cass County's lowest E85 gas price recorded at $1.99 for week ending Oct. 3 (fargostandard.com) — Cass County drivers, including those in Fargo and West Fargo, saw E85 prices as low as $1.99 per gallon for the week ending Oct. 3, well below the state average of $3. The report compares local prices with statewide and national fuel trends, while noting that gas costs remain higher than a year ago despite recent easing.
   

2. The 10 best small US cities where renters get the most for their money in 2026 (ktvz.com) — Fargo ranks third nationwide among smaller cities where renters stretch their dollars, with average one-bedroom rent around $964, well below the U.S. norm. The report notes, however, that Fargo's housing costs for renters are edging higher and one-bedroom rents jumped more than 8% in a year, so residents may want to watch for continued increases.
   

3. Just Over An Hour From Fargo Is A North Dakota Valley Lake Beauty With Camping, Fishing, And Swimming (newsbreak.com) — Lake Ashtabula, just over an hour from Fargo, offers nearby residents camping, fishing, boating, and swimming in a quiet Sheyenne River Valley setting. The article explains how to reach the lake from Fargo, highlights campgrounds and day-use areas, and suggests scenic drives and dining options in Valley City for an easy weekend escape.
   

4. North Dakota Student Association president seeks to make students more aware of NDSA, make connections (grandforksherald.com) — From Fargo Student Association president Camryn Anderson is working to connect campuses statewide and make more students aware they can participate in NDSA. A North Dakota State University sociology grad student, she wants the group to be a welcoming space where students from Fargo and beyond set aside rivalries to advocate together on issues that matter to them.
   

5. Between St. Cloud And Grand Forks Is Minnesota's State Park With Trails, Wildlife, And Riverfront Leisure (newsbreak.com) — Just 14 miles east of the Fargo-Moorhead area, Buffalo River State Park gives local residents easy access to tallgrass prairie hikes, riverfront fishing, and dark-sky stargazing. The piece details trails, wildlife, camping options, and how Fargo-Moorhead astronomy groups and visitors use the park for quiet nature escapes and star parties.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I live in Buena Vista here in Fargo, and yesterday when we came home, hubby opened the door to let our dogs out of the car.
    Our girl, Sox, took off before he could get a hold on her leash, across the street, through yards. Where do you even begin to look? We were driving… (Nextdoor Village West)
  • anybody missing an orange kitty?
    he's hanging out around our neighborhood and wouldn't come to me. looks like it had a collar on. (Nextdoor Roosevelt/NDSU)
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Clerk (PT) - Fargo/Moorhead in Fargo. Apply here.
  • Otter Tail Corporation posted a job opening for Yard Shipping Associate - Forklift Operator 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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