FM Scoop: Bison Roundup

VR Empowerment, Punkin Bash, Mini Marathon

October 21, 2025

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Good morning, Fargo-Moorhead! It’s Tuesday, and the week is just getting started! Whether you’re making plans to soak up the last bit of summer or just looking forward to some downtime, we’ve got all the local buzz to get you ready!

In today’s FM Scoop:

  • Bison Relocation

  • Punkin Bash

  • Mini Marathon

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Scoops of the Day

Bison Relocation at Theodore Roosevelt National Park 🦬

Around 700 bison will be rounded up in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, with 400 animals being sent to tribal nations. Helicopters will assist in herding the bison into the corral facility. This operation, taking place October 19–24, is part of ongoing efforts to maintain healthy herds and support park ecosystems, following last year’s relocation of 200 bison. For more details, read the full article here.

Brewhalla Hosts Punkin Bash for All Ages 🎃

Brewhalla celebrated the season with Punkin Bash at Drekker Brewing Company, featuring kid-friendly activities like face painting and duck picking, along with pumpkin decorating and autumnal brews for adults. Event organizers highlighted the mix of activities that appeal to both families and adults, creating a fun and festive fall atmosphere. For more details, read the full article here.

Fargo Mini Marathon Returns After 5-Year Hiatus 🏃‍♂️

The Fargo Mini Marathon made a triumphant return this weekend after a five-year break, featuring a 5k with costume fun on Friday and a 10k and half marathon on Saturday. More than 900 participants took part, with the event honoring the late Fargo Marathon director Mark Knutson. Part of the registration fees supported the Mark Knutson Shoes for Kids Legacy Fund, providing footwear to local children. 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.)

Tuesday

Radiate Well-Being Paths Opening 🌿 - Join the ribbon-cutting at Island Park for the new Radiate Well-Being Paths, a community space supporting mental wellness with nature, art, and reflection. Features include an ADA-accessible path, engraved boulders, a stone garden, and benches.

Brooks Run Event 👟 - Join the Brooks Run Event at Fargo SCHEELS to get a professional gait analysis, discover shoes suited to your stride, and enjoy event-exclusive Brooks offers. First-come, first-serve, so drop in anytime!

Blue Boo 💙 - Experience a sensory-friendly twist on Boo at the Zoo at the Red River Zoo. Enjoy a relaxed Halloween setting with quieter music, smaller crowds, fidgets, treats, and fun activities throughout the zoo. Open to all, free for members, tickets available for non-members.

RDO Caters Taters 🥔 - Enjoy a one-pound baked potato lunch with tasty toppings, beverage, and dessert at the annual RDO Caters Taters. All proceeds support the Red River Children's Advocacy Center, helping children who have experienced abuse or trauma.

Wednesday

Fall Fun at Fetchers 🍎🐾 - Celebrate fall with your pup at Fetchers for apple bobbing contests, prizes, fall-inspired Toppl treats, seasonal drinks from Froth Coffeehouse, and adoptable dogs from Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue. Fun for dogs and humans alike!

Fall Spirits Tasting 🍂 - Welcome the flavors of autumn with a special tasting of seasonal cocktails, spirits, beers, and ciders. Enjoy the cozy vibes of fall, sip on drinks inspired by the season, and embrace the crisp, colorful days ahead. Put on your favorite flannel and savor the tastes that make autumn so delicious.

Thursday

Fall Book Sale 📚 - Join the Friends of the Fargo Public Library for their annual Fall Book Sale at the Fargo Main Library, Northport, and Carlson branches. Browse gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, enjoy Friday and Saturday buy-four-get-one-free deals (excluding collectibles), and don’t miss Saturday’s $10 bag sale. Cash or check only.

Bras Off Broadway 🎀 - Join the 4th Annual Bras Off Broadway at Brewhalla for a night of fabulous bras, dinner, drinks, and fun! All proceeds support women in the Fargo-Moorhead area battling breast cancer.

Boo! at NDSU 🎃 - Enjoy a family-friendly carnival and trick-or-treating at NDSU. Kids can play games, do crafts, and explore booths hosted by student organizations, with four residence halls open for trick-or-treating fun.

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

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Virtual Empowerment

Career Coach Uses VR to Empower Workers with Disabilities 🥽

At Bismarck State College, career coach Bruce Klootwyk uses an Apple Vision Pro headset in place of a traditional computer, allowing him to send emails, build spreadsheets, and collaborate using eye, voice, and hand gestures. Living with cerebral palsy, Klootwyk leverages this technology to help others with disabilities find high-demand, well-paying jobs through BSC’s federally funded “XR for VR” program. His work demonstrates how innovative technology can create accessibility and inclusiveness in the workforce. 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.)

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

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