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Exploring Careers in 3D, Downtown Fargo Sparkles Bright, A Sky Full of Magic

November 14, 2025

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Friday, November 14, 2025
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Saturday, November 15, 2025
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Sunday, November 16, 2025
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Good afternoon, Fargo-Moorhead! It’s Thursday, and the weekend is just around the corner! As we wrap up the week, the sun is peeking out, giving us a perfect start to the day. 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:

  • Exploring Careers in 3D

  • Downtown Fargo Sparkles Bright

  • A Sky Full of Magic

"Into the mix we go!"

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Scoops of the Day

Exploring Careers in 3D 🍦

Students across North Dakota are getting a new kind of hands-on experience—without ever leaving the classroom. Through CareerViewXR, schools are introducing virtual reality career tours that let students “step into” different professions and see what a day on the job is really like.

North Dakota is leading the way as the first state in the nation to roll out this kind of immersive career exploration technology. With more than 100 virtual experiences covering fields like healthcare, energy, and skilled trades, students can explore their futures in a fun, interactive way. As CEO Matt Chaussee explains, the goal is to help students discover in-demand careers by literally seeing them through someone else’s eyes.

For more details, read the full article here.

Downtown Fargo Sparkles Bright 🎄

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in the heart of downtown! Broadway Square will host its annual community tree lighting on November 25, featuring a dazzling 32-foot-tall tree that’s sure to bring plenty of festive cheer.

If the weather cooperates, the celebration will also mark the opening of the Scheels skating rink and skate shack for the season. Regular rink hours begin November 27, offering weekday evening skating and full-day fun on weekends. The tree lighting runs from 6–8 p.m. and is free for everyone, making it the perfect way to start the holidays Fargo-style.

For more details, read the full article here.

A Sky Full of Magic 🌌

The Northern Lights made a rare and breathtaking appearance across the country this week, lighting up the Fargo-Moorhead skies with brilliant shades of green and pink. It’s been years since such a vivid display has been seen this far south, drawing crowds of sky-watchers eager to catch a glimpse of nature’s light show.

According to local astronomy experts, the display came from two coronal mass ejections—bursts of solar particles from the sun that interact with Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere, creating those glowing, fluorescent colors. Professors Juan Cabanela of MSUM and Tim Young of UND say that while auroras happen regularly, the intensity and vibrancy of this week’s lights are extremely rare.

The show is expected to fade by Friday, so those hoping to see it should head away from city lights and look north. With any luck, the skies will stay clear for one more round of this unforgettable cosmic performance.

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

Bourbon & Dessert Pairing Night 🥃 - Treat yourself to an evening of indulgence as you sample hand-crafted desserts perfectly paired with premium bourbons. Each bite and sip complement one another, creating a rich and flavorful experience that’s sure to please your palate. Gather your friends and savor a night of sweet sophistication!

Create Your Santa Plate 🎅 - Get into the holiday spirit by designing a personalized plate for Santa’s cookies or your favorite seasonal treats! In this hands-on class, you’ll build and decorate your own 6-inch Christmas plate. Your pottery will be fired, glazed, and ready for pick-up within two weeks, making it a fun and lasting holiday keepsake.

Saturday

Tree Top & Winter Greens Workshop 🌲 - Get into the holiday spirit at Holland’s with their festive Tree Top and Winter Greens Container Workshop! You’ll craft your own beautiful arrangement using fresh greens from the Northwoods of Minnesota, pine cones, and ribbon—no experience needed. The class takes place in Holland’s cozy greenhouse, so dress in layers and bring your own gloves if you’d like. Young participants are welcome with adult supervision, but spots fill quickly—call or stop in to reserve your spot today!

Sip & Read Social 📚 - Bring your own book or pick one recommended by a librarian and settle in for a cozy reading session with fellow book lovers. Enjoy a beverage, connect with others who share your passion for reading, and take advantage of librarians offering snacks, book suggestions, and help with library accounts and checkouts.

Sunday

Mosaic Ornament Workshop 🧩 - Get creative at Unglued’s Craftatorium inside Brewhalla. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the art of mosaicking with stained glass and design two unique ornaments to take home. All materials are included—base, glass, glue, and tools—and you’ll even get supplies to grout at home once your pieces have dried.

Gluten-Free Lefse Workshop 🥔 - Rediscover a Norwegian favorite with a hands-on class making gluten-free lefse from scratch, using the cherished Sylte Family Recipe. Whether you’re new to lefse or a seasoned roller, you’ll learn to mix, roll, and grill this soft, potato-based flatbread to perfection. The class covers preparing the dough, mastering rolling and grilling techniques, and tips for storing and serving your lefse. Come ready to roll, flip, and taste your way through a heritage recipe with a modern twist—keeping tradition alive without gluten!

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

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

“A Sundae of Giving”

Harvesting Hope for North Dakota 🧺

The North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) is making a big impact in the fight against hunger with a $500,000 donation to the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB). The funds will support GPFB’s Harvesting Hope Campaign, which focuses on building a new statewide distribution center to expand food access across North Dakota.

NDFU President Mark Watne says the contribution reflects the strength and generosity of North Dakota’s farming community—those same farmers and ranchers who keep food on our tables every day. This donation follows another act of generosity in September, when NDFU supplied 35,000 pounds of pork to GPFB. Together, these efforts reinforce a shared mission: ensuring that no one in North Dakota goes hungry.

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

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

  • Meat Raffle | Dive Bar | 4:00 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.

See You After the Weekend!

We’re wrapping up this edition of FM Scoop, just in time for the weekend! Share the latest updates, and enjoy everything the weekend has to offer. We’ll catch you next week with more local scoops!