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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:

  • Which Fargo neighbors just filed for bankruptcy protection this month?
  • Which Fargo and West Fargo teams came up big this weekend?
  • Fargo and Moorhead communities remember Rev. David Hyland's long ministry.

Also on today's calendar: Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 49.
  • Tuesday: A steady breeze with some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published Sept. 12, 2026 (inforum.com) — Several Fargo residents are listed in the latest round of bankruptcy filings, including both Chapter 7 liquidations and Chapter 13 repayment plans, giving a snapshot of local financial strain. The report, covering North Dakota and western Minnesota, also briefly explains what each bankruptcy chapter means for individuals and families.
   

2. Prep highlights: West Fargo Sheyenne, Moorhead pick up soccer victories (inforum.com subscription) — Local prep athletes from Fargo and West Fargo had a busy Saturday, with West Fargo Sheyenne's boys soccer and volleyball teams notching key wins and other squads battling at The Lights in West Fargo. Fargo Davies, Fargo Shanley, and Fargo North volleyball teams all saw outdoor action, while Park Christian's football squad earned a shutout behind a strong rushing performance.
   

3. Rev. David V. Hyland (kfgo.com) — Rev. David Hyland, who died at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo, is remembered for decades of pastoral work and hospital chaplaincy across the region. His family, including a daughter living in Fargo, invites friends to honor his legacy at services in Moorhead and through the many stories of lives he touched.
   

4. O.J. Simpson's Ex-Girlfriend Arrested, Mugshot Released (wideopencountry.com) — A woman once known as O.J. Simpson's girlfriend is being held in Cass County Jail after West Fargo police reportedly arrested her on three felony drug charges. The story notes her previous legal troubles, including a 2012 purse‑snatching case in Fargo and a later drug‑related case in Minnesota, while emphasizing that her latest charges still await full legal resolution.
   

5. Today in History, 1947: Fargo mother freed from suspended jail term (inforum.com) — A 1947 Cass County court case involving a Fargo mother, Ethel Selstrom, ended with a judge ruling she had acted in good faith and lifting her suspended jail term. The story recounts how job and housing struggles led the family back from Seattle to the Fargo area, and how the court ultimately rejected the idea that she'd violated her release conditions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST MY BABY Help!!
    Brown and Orange Bengle named RaJa. Snuck out last night before bed. University and bt 10th and 11th ave N. (Nextdoor Clara Barton)
  • #repost
    #Daisy Please do not approach, yell or attempt to trap. Please contact the information on the flyer at 701.367.3151 or @theretrievers.org Please… (Nextdoor Osgood)
  • Mortensen Group - Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Cleaner - Custodian in Fargo. Apply here.
  • Sysco Corporation posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician in Fargo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fargo here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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