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🌱 Patch AM: What court records reveal about a Fargo father’s felony abuse charge
And check out Plains Art Museum on the Fargo Patch calendar
Hello Fargo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What court records reveal about a Fargo father's felony abuse charge
- How to get or donate winter coats in Fargo this fall
- Why a Tennessee woman wants $10 million from the City of Fargo
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
- Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fargo man charged with felony child abuse after 5-year-old reports being choked (valleynewslive.com) — A Fargo man has been charged with felony child abuse after a 5-year-old was found with facial injuries a medical provider says match strangulation, according to court records. Police, social services, and medical staff detail the child's account and visible injuries, while the father denies causing harm. Authorities remind residents to report suspected abuse to Childhelp's national hotline. 
2. Salvation Army seeks coat donations for Fargo-Moorhead families (valleynewslive.com) — Families in Fargo and West Fargo who need winter gear can now register with the Salvation Army's Coats for Families program, with distribution set for October 15–16 at Hope Lutheran Church. Residents are urged to donate gently used coats and accessories at Hornbacher's locations through October 9, and volunteers are also needed to help with the large community giveaway.
3. Tennessee woman is suing the City of Fargo for $10 million (kxnet.com) — A Tennessee woman is suing the City of Fargo for $10 million, claiming she was wrongly arrested and jailed after facial recognition linked her to Fargo-area bank fraud she says she didn't commit. Her complaint alleges Fargo investigators relied too heavily on a misidentified image before charges were later dropped, and the city has declined comment while the case proceeds.
4. FIRST DOWN FRIDAY: Moorhead hosts Minnetonka in a heavyweight battle (inforum.com) — Fargo football fans saw a busy Friday night, with Fargo North narrowly falling to Minot North, West Fargo edging Century, and Devils Lake rolling past winless Fargo South. The roundup also highlights key upcoming matchups, including Horace hosting Fargo North, Shanley hosting West Fargo, and Central preparing to welcome Fargo South, keeping local rivalries front and center.
5. Today in History, 1925: Survey shows that around 23,000 vehicles a day take to North Dakota's highways (inforum.com) — A 1925 traffic census revealed that highways around Fargo were among the busiest in North Dakota, helping spark debates over paving gravel roads and raising gas taxes. For today's Fargo residents, it's a reminder that heavy traffic on routes west of town and toward Hillsboro has been shaping road policy and investment decisions for more than a century.
📸 Around Fargo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fargo
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★ Featured events ★
- Plains Art Museum →
Plains Art Museum, 701 1st Ave N, Fargo
11:00 am
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- F/M Area Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave South, Fargo
12:00 pm - Celebrate the Norwegian Love Affair with Hotdogs →
The 1889 Fargo, 602 Main Ave, Fargo
3:00 pm - Metro Concerts presents Psychostick →
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N Fl 2, Fargo
6:00 pm - Psychostick w/ Galactic Empire →
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway, Fargo
6:50 pm - Fargo Sales Rep Show →
Suite Shots, Fargo - Fargo Dem-NPL Office Phone Bank →
Fargo Democratic-NPL Office, 1325 23rd Street South, Suite B, Fargo
8:00 am - Sourdough for Beginners →
The 1889 Fargo, 602 Main Ave, Fargo
5:30 pm - Fargo Dem-NPL Office Phone Bank →
Fargo Democratic-NPL Office, 1325 23rd Street South, Suite B, Fargo
8:00 am - Edgewood Men's Club →
Edgewood Public Golf Course, 19 Golf Course Avenue North, Fargo
12:00 pm - Candle Making | Amber Jar Fall Soy Candle →
The 1889 Fargo, 602 Main Ave, Fargo
6:00 pm - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Von Maur, 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Saturday October 3
📣 Fargo Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Fargo. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0061) 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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