FM Scoop: Bean Busy

Rodeo Ready, Lab to Spotlight, Boat Smart

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FM Scoop
June 05, 2025

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Friday, June 6, 2025
☀️ 75°F | Sunny | High: 75°F, Low: 53°F

Saturday, June 7, 2025
🌧️ 79°F | Light Rain | High: 79°F, Low: 56°F

Sunday, June 8, 2025
🌧️ 65°F | Light Rain | High: 65°F, Low: 53°F

Good afternoon, Fargo-Moorhead! Hope your day is going smoothly—here’s a quick look at what’s happening around town this weekend!

In today’s FM Scoop:

  • Kickin’ Up Dust 🐂

  • Nourishing Knowledge Wins 🧠

  • Permit the Waters 📋

Let’s stir things up!

Scoops of the Day

Roping in the Fun at the Hawley Rodeo 🤠

The 65th annual Hawley Rodeo kicks off this weekend, drawing contestants from across the country—including South Dakota, Texas, and Nebraska—for two nights of action-packed events. Kids can join the fun too with activities like the boot scramble for a chance to win boots from Boot Barn. The rodeo runs June 6–7 with gates opening at 5 p.m. and the show starting at 7. For more details, read the full article here.

NDSU Doctoral Student Wins National Nutrition Award 🏆

Najmol Hoque, a Ph.D. student in NDSU’s plant sciences department, has won the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting. His winning research focused on how nitrogen management affects the nutritional and antioxidant properties of hard red spring wheat.

Hoque’s abstract stood out among nearly 1,500 submissions and was recognized as one of the top-scoring entries presented by students and postdocs. He presented his work at the competition on May 31 in Orlando and was named the winner on June 2. For more details, read the full article here.

Minnesota’s New Boating Permit Rules Start in 2025 🚤

A new Minnesota boating safety law will take effect on July 1, 2025, requiring anyone born after June 30, 2004, to have a watercraft operator’s permit to drive motorboats or personal watercraft. The permit, similar to a lifetime boating license, is part of a gradual rollout extending through 2028, when the age exemption will apply only to those 41 and older. Until then, those without a permit can still operate a boat if accompanied by someone over 21. The Minnesota DNR plans to focus on education during the transition, aiming to create a safer boating environment statewide. For more details, read the full article here.

The stories featured in FM Scoop are summarized with the assistance of AI and reviewed for accuracy. We do not claim credit for the original reporting. Our goal is to keep you informed about the latest happenings in the Fargo-Moorhead area while respecting the work of local journalists. For the full articles and details, please follow the provided links.

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A Swirl of Events

(Concerts, Community Events, Local Markets, Etc.)

Friday

Play in a Day 🎭 - Young actors ages 7–11 will team up to create, rehearse, and perform an original play all in one exciting day! From scriptwriting to costumes, it’s a fast-paced theater adventure that ends with a live showcase for family and friends.

National Donut Day Celebration 🎉 - Head to POW/MIA Plaza from 5 to 7 PM for a free, family-friendly evening packed with donut-themed fun. Enjoy kids’ crafts, a toddler playland, lawn games, a donut burger fundraiser, and more at this sweet community event hosted by West Fargo Events and Sandy’s Donuts.

Friday | Saturday

Happy Harry’s Ribfest 🍖 - Enjoy award-winning rib vendors and nightly national music acts from 11 AM to 11 PM. A perfect weekend for food and music lovers!

Saturday

Wellness in Motion 💪 - Join an all-levels Resistance Bands Workout at Healing Touch Chiropractic designed to tone and strengthen your whole body. Bring your energy and bands or purchase them when you sign up. Get ready to sweat, smile, and have fun while getting fit!

Pilates on the Green 🌿 - Start your day with a refreshing 50-minute Mat Pilates class at Wild Terra’s patio in downtown Fargo. All levels are welcome to stretch, strengthen, and unwind, followed by a choice of cider, wine, or a non-alcoholic drink to toast to your weekend. Don’t forget your mat and good vibes!

Under Brew Skies 🍺 - Beer lovers unite at The Lights in West Fargo for a celebration of North Dakota’s finest brews and more from the region. Enjoy live music, Blackbird Woodfired pizzas, and plenty of tasty samples from 3 to 6 PM. Grab your friends and get ready for a hoppy good time!

Sunday

Sports of All Sorts 🏀 - Bring the whole crew for an action-packed afternoon with games like soccer, basketball, volleyball, and relays! With fun stations for all skill levels, it’s the perfect way to get moving and make family memories.

Brewhalla Maker’s Market 🛍️ - Discover unique creations from local makers at Brewhalla’s second floor. From noon to 6 PM, browse and shop handmade goods in a vibrant community setting. Admission is free and open to everyone!

For all the details on these events, be sure to click the hyperlinked event titles.

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A Volunteer’s Delight

Bean There, Packed That 📦

The Great Plains Food Bank’s annual Packathon brought out big hearts and busy hands this week in Fargo. Volunteers from 16 local businesses joined forces to pack beans and noodles into one-pound bags, helping to stock food shelves across the region. With a bit of friendly competition in the mix, Bremer Bank led the pack with over 1,000 pounds bagged.

The noodles were sourced from Casselton and the beans came courtesy of a generous North Dakota farmer. As Corporate Engagement Manager Rebecca Knutson shared, the event highlights the power of community: “We have to end hunger together.”

Though Fargo’s leg of the Packathon is complete, the effort continues next week in Bismarck. For more details, read the full article here.

The stories featured in FM Scoop are summarized with the assistance of AI and reviewed for accuracy. We do not claim credit for the original reporting. Our goal is to keep you informed about the latest happenings in the Fargo-Moorhead area while respecting the work of local journalists. For the full articles and details, please follow the provided links.

The Evening Delights

(Trivia, Music, Bingo, Comedy, Etc.)

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

  • Poker | Windbreak | 11:00 am

  • Bingo | Plains Art Museum | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  • Bingo | Pepper’s Sports Cafe | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Bingo | Hooligan’s | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Torture & Two Piece | The Aquarium | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

For the latest updates and any last-minute changes, click the event links hyperlinked in the titles.

Rest assured, nothing in this section is sponsored. We'll always be transparent and let you know when something is.

Enjoy the Weekend!

Thanks for catching up with us! We hope the FM Scoop has you ready for the weekend ahead. Share the good vibes, and don’t forget to check back for more updates after the weekend fun!