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Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Good morning, Fargo-Moorhead! Welcome back to the FM Scoop, your go-to guide for all things local, delivered with a sprinkle of sunshine. As we roll into Thursday, the weekend is just around the corner, but there's still plenty happening in our vibrant community. Whether you’re planning to dodge the rain or embrace it with cozy indoor plans, we’ve got all the details you need to stay in the know. Let’s dive into today’s sweet scoop of news and events!

In today’s FM Scoop:

• The Corn Man Returns 🌽

• Billy is Coming to Town 🎤

• An Orientation of Giving 🤲

Let’s dig in!

Scoops of the Day

Landon’s Light Foundation Marks Five Years of Hope 🎉

Landon’s Light Foundation is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Friday, October 4, at Brewhalla in Fargo. Established in 2019, the foundation honors the legacy of Landon Solberg, a young boy who passed away from brain cancer, by supporting children battling serious medical conditions. The event will feature a program, entertainment by Brother Jukebox, and a speech by cancer survivor Avery Moxness. Tickets are $75 per person or $600 for a reserved table​. For more details, read the full article here.

($) Moorhead’s Corn Man Returns with Fresh Harvest 🌽

Dale Ullrich, known locally as Moorhead’s "Corn Man," is back on the streets offering freshly picked sweet corn. After nearly 20 years of selling his corn from a trailer, Ullrich, now 80, continues to delight locals with his produce. Despite challenges this year, including frost and flooding, Ullrich and his daughter, Brenda Offutt, managed to harvest a bumper crop. The corn is sold at $7 for a baker's dozen ears, and Ullrich's loyal customers appreciate the quality. Although Ullrich's speech has been affected by a stroke, his enthusiasm remains undiminished. For those craving fresh corn, Ullrich aims to be out every Friday, weather permitting. For more details, read the full article here.

Free Radon Testing Kits Now Available at Fargo Public Libraries 📚

Fargo Public Libraries are now offering free radon detector kits to the public, starting Tuesday. This initiative, a collaboration with the University of North Dakota, aims to help residents identify unsafe levels of radon—a colorless, odorless gas linked to lung cancer. The libraries have 30 digital radon detectors available for checkout, which can be borrowed for three weeks with a library card. Each kit includes instructions for use and advice on mitigating radon exposure. This program, funded by a $5,000 grant from the National Center for Healthy Housing, is part of UND Connect's efforts to enhance community well-being. For more details, read the full article here.

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A Swirl of Events

Friday
🎸Styx and Scheels Arena: Iconic rock group Styx has announced a special show in Fargo, ND, on Friday, August 30, at Scheels Arena.

🎤Ice Cube at the Lights: Ice Cube is comin’. Ice Cube will perform live on the MIDCO Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights on Friday, August 30th at 7:00 pm. The suggested age is 18+. Presale: December 6th at 9 AM through December 7th at 9 PM Public on sale.

Saturday
🌽Red River Market: Shop from over 60 local vendors. Including produce, meat, eggs, bakery, pantry items, household goods, and art.

🎶Billy Currington: Experience Billy’s album Summer Forever. Learn more and get your tickets here.

Sunday
☕️T&T Cafe: Come and invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to coffee, where you can connect with other women, hear a woman’s powerful life story, and receive prayer for the needs in your life! Find out more here.

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The Evening Delights

(Trivia, Music, Bingo, Comedy)

Thursday

• Uptown | The Windbreak | 8:30pm

• Karaoke in the Cellar | Front Street Taproom | 7 - 11pm

• Rock and Roll Bingo | Dempseys | 6 - 8pm

Friday

• Pat Lenertz Band | Dempseys | 9:30 - 1:30am

• Music for Fonder | The Aquarium | 8 - 11:30pm

• Some Shitty Cover Band | The Windbreak | 9:30pm

• Karaoke | Blarney Stone | 9pm

• Trivia with Micheal Hansen | Dempseys | 6 - 8pm

• Comedy in the Cellar | Front Street Taproom | 8 - 9:30pm

Saturday

• Karaoke | Dempseys | 9:00 - 2:00am

• Bingo | Lucky’s 13 Pub | 12:00pm

• Apes of the State | $12 - $15 Tickets | The Aquarium | 6:00 - 9:30pm

• Day of Bliss | The Windbreak | 9:30pm

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A Volunteer’s Delight

At Concordia College, hundreds of first-year and transfer students are starting the school year with a commitment to community service through the 32nd annual “Hands for Change” initiative. This event sees students volunteering at various local organizations, including CCRI, where they assisted with landscaping, and the Emergency Food Pantry and Moorhead Public Library. The event, part of orientation week, aims to make a positive impact on the world by engaging students in meaningful service. For more details, read the full article here.

Thank You!
Thanks for joining us for another edition of the FM Scoop! We hope you enjoyed today’s highlights. If you found the scoop as refreshing as we did, don’t hesitate to share it with friends and family. Stay tuned for more updates, and have a fantastic day ahead!