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Good morning Fargo! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Fargo ramps will briefly close early Friday morning?
  • How Fargo is rallying around a 19-year-old crash survivor
  • How a Fargo congregation helped build a new church from the ground up.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fargo drivers face brief early Friday ramp closures on I-29, I-94 (kfgo.com) — If you drive I-29 or I-94 in Fargo early Friday, expect short ramp closures and lane work starting at 2:30 a.m. as crews repair ramps and patch potholes around the metro until about 5:30 a.m. Plan alternate routes and allow extra time if you're commuting overnight or at daybreak.
   

2. VNL EXCLUSIVE: 'He's a Miracle,' Mother of critically injured Fargo motorcyclist speaks out (valleynewslive.com) — A 19-year-old Fargo motorcyclist is facing a long recovery after losing his lower left leg and badly injuring his arm in a high-speed crash linked to a fleeing driver. His mother and girlfriend describe the emotional toll, while a GoFundMe has already raised tens of thousands to cover medical care, rehab, and living costs as the family seeks accountability.
   

3. A Message from Garcia: The History of the Bdecan Presbyterian Church (devilslakejournal.com) — First Presbyterian Church in Fargo played a pivotal role in helping rebuild the Bdecan Presbyterian Church, raising most of the $200,000 needed for a new building dedicated in 2002. Sparked by elder Betty Linton's concern and long ties to Spirit Lake, the partnership shows how Fargo congregants backed rural neighbors and laid groundwork for future outreach like soup kitchens and after-school programs.
   

4. Two injured in Ransom County crash near Lisbon (valleynewslive.com) — A Fargo woman suffered minor injuries and another driver was seriously hurt in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Highway 32, just north of Lisbon. Both were taken to CHI Lisbon Hospital, and troopers say charges against the Fargo driver are still under investigation as they continue examining what caused the collision.
   

5. Today in History, 1982: 'Sodbuster' sculpture unveiled on Broadway (inforum.com) — Downtown Fargo's iconic "Sodbuster" sculpture, dedicated in 1982 at Broadway and Main, is remembered as a bold tribute to the region's agricultural roots and hardworking residents. Commissioned by the Fargo Parking Authority with national arts funding, the piece sparked debate, delays, and ultimately a warm reception that helped define the Red River Mall's public art identity.
   

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    Very skilled and provides an inviting atmosphere, True Professional! (Nextdoor Carl Ben / Jefferson)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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