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Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Fargo Patch calendar

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Hi there, Fargo! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Fargo police say they'll do next about dangerous street racing
  • How did drones share Fargo's busy airport without disrupting flights?
  • How a Fargo hospital is turning kids' birthdays into bright hospital days

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. High speeds and high tech: Fargo PD talks street racing crackdown and license plate readers (am1100theflag.com) — Fargo residents are being warned that street racing and reckless driving remain a daily safety threat across Fargo, West Fargo, and Cass County, even after deadly crashes. Police leaders explain new officers are coming, tougher penalties are being considered, and license plate reader cameras are helping quickly solve serious crimes while the department invites locals to report issues and consider joining the force.
   

2. Three MQ-9 operators complete five-month integration trial at Fargo airport (unmannedairspace.info) — Hector International Airport in Fargo just wrapped up a five‑month trial where three MQ‑9 drone operators shared local airspace with regular airline and general aviation traffic without disrupting flights. The North Dakota Air National Guard, General Atomics, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection coordinated closely with Fargo's control tower, testing how multiple unmanned aircraft can safely operate from a busy commercial airport.
   

3. Lighthouse Commodities expands 'Birthday Beacon' Initiative to Fargo Children's Hospital in memory of infant Kade (am1100theflag.com) — Families with children at Fargo Children's Hospital can now receive full Birthday Beacon party packages, honoring the memory of infant Kade and bringing joy to young patients during difficult stays. Lighthouse Commodities' nonprofit partners with local schools, nonprofits, and volunteers statewide, but its newest focus is on Fargo hospital kids, with community groups like North Dakota FFA pitching in.
   

4. The 'Verna Way' road opens, as grandson honors grandmother (inforum.com) — A new private road off 19th Avenue North in Fargo now bears the name "Verna Way," honoring the grandmother of local construction company owner Hans Grafstrom. Family from across the region gathered at Grafstrom Construction for music, lefse, and a ribbon-cutting celebrating Verna's lifetime of hard work and hospitality.
   

5. Prep highlights: Park Christian sweeps Thunderbirds (inforum.com) — Fargo volleyball fans saw several tight Eastern Dakota Conference battles, with West Fargo Sheyenne sweeping Fargo North and West Fargo Horace and West Fargo edging Fargo Davies and Fargo South in five-set thrillers. Local standouts piled up big kill, dig, and assist totals as conference races heat up for Fargo-area programs heading deeper into the season.
   

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  • Congrats to #FargoPD Officer Ethan Quinlan, who is working his first shift as a solo officer today, Wednesday, September 30.
    Officer Quinlan, a graduate of Fargo Police Academy Class IX, is assigned to the evening shift in service to our residents, businesses and visitors. … (Nextdoor )
  • This bike was left in my yard.
    Hoping a parent or someone will recognize that it's theirs? (Nextdoor Lewis & Clark)
  • Marvin Windows & Doors posted a job opening for Fall Seasonal Material Handler in Fargo. Apply here.
  • Sanford Health posted a job opening for Grants Administrator 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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