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Wahpeton, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Wahpeton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Richland County’s jail debate change your Wahpeton tax bill?
- How to snag — or support — 600 free student backpacks
- How a free Rotary camp is shaping Wahpeton’s next teen leaders
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 100, low: 66.
- Monday: Sunny, breezy and less humid, with a high of 95 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jail costs, tax shifts dominate Richland County budget talks (wahpetondailynews.com) — Richland County leaders meeting in Wahpeton are wrestling with 2027 budget choices that could reshape local taxes, jail operations, and road work. Commissioners debated whether closing the county jail and contracting with Wilkin County could save up to $1 million annually, while also warning that state-driven farmland valuation cuts may shift more property tax burden onto Wahpeton homeowners and businesses. 
2. Three Rivers Crisis Center aims to fill 600 backpacks in fifth annual supply drive (hankinsonnews.com) — Families in Wahpeton and the surrounding counties can get help with back-to-school costs as Three Rivers Crisis Center prepares 600 free backpacks for local students. Distribution runs 1–6 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the Wahpeton Event Center, and residents are encouraged to donate key supplies or money through the center’s website or office on Dakota Avenue.
3. Three local students build leadership skills at Rotary's RYLA camp (wahpetondailynews.com) — Three Wahpeton and Breckenridge high school students just returned from Rotary’s RYLA leadership camp, bringing home new skills and confidence they’re eager to use in Wahpeton High School activities. Sponsored by the Wahpeton-Breckenridge Rotary Club, the weeklong program mixed workshops, service projects, and team-building, helping students rethink what leadership looks like and encouraging more local teens to apply in future years.
4. Dodge leaves Storm softball on solid footing (wahpetondailynews.com) — Wahpeton readers are saying goodbye to Breckenridge-Wahpeton Storm softball coach Jake Dodge, who’s stepping down after revitalizing the high school and youth programs. From building the Riptide pipeline to competing with regional powerhouses, Dodge leaves a stronger Twin Towns softball culture anchored in hard work, accountability, and opportunities tied to NDSCS’s championship program in Wahpeton.
📸 Around Wahpeton
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★ Featured events ★
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Corn Hole League @ ACBG →
Antelope Creek Bar & Grill. ACBG VENUE., 102 Mooreton Ave S, Mooreton
5:00 pm
Thursday August 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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STEAM Camp — Fargo Air Museum →
Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo
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The Market @ West Acres →
West Acres Mall, 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo
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Red River Market →
Broadway Square, 201 Broadway N, Fargo
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Viking Yoga →
Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel, 1702 1st Ave N, Fargo
10:00 am -
Grill-Out Day — Red River Market →
Broadway Square, 201 Broadway N, Fargo
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North Dakota Concealed Weapon License Course →
Red River Range, 640 16th St NE, West Fargo
10:00 am -
IMPOSSIBLE PROM KINGS “FREQUENCIES” EP RELEASE SHOW →
The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N, Fargo
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Neon Nights @ NRG →
NRG Adventure Park, 5100 14th Ave S, Fargo
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Midnight Market at Shop the Lot →
Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo
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Kindred Bone Builders →
Kindred City Hall, 31 5th Ave N, Kindred
10:30 am -
2026 Pack-a-Papa Golf Scramble →
Maple River Golf Club, 3666 163rd Ave SE, Mapleton
10:00 am
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Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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