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Reforest the Red, Quilting Kindness, Walk for Veteran Suicide
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Friday, September 19, 2025
🌧️ 68°F | Rain | High: 79°F, Low: 60°F
Saturday, September 20, 2025
🌧️ 68°F | Rain | High: 68°F, Low: 58°F
Sunday, September 21, 2025
⛅ 72°F | Partly Sunny | High: 72°F, Low: 55°F
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:
Reforest the Red
Quilting Kindness
Walk for Veteran Suicide
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Scoops of the Day
🌳 Reforest the Red Brings Hundreds of New Trees to Fargo
Volunteers from local businesses and high schools came together for the annual Reforest the Red event, planting about 200 trees and 2,000 shrubs along the Red River. The project helps restore natural growth along the banks, improving water quality, reducing air pollution, and creating better habitats for wildlife.
City of Fargo Urban Forestry Program Manager Allen Lee noted that replacing mowed land with native plants not only saves maintenance but also brings the riverfront closer to its natural state from years past.
For more details, read the full article here.
Quilting Kindness for Ukraine 🧶
In Fargo, the quilters of Olivet Lutheran Church create about 250 quilts each year for those in need, many of which stay local. When FM Volunteers for Ukraine asked for a special quilt to help raise funds for refugee families, the group eagerly stepped up. The handmade quilt will be auctioned at the Day of Peace Fundraiser on Sunday, September 21, at Gooseberry Park in Moorhead.
The event will show Ukrainian families that the Fargo-Moorhead community values and supports them as they face the loss of sponsorship status and work eligibility. Attendees can look forward to a silent auction, raffle, traditional Ukrainian music, and guest speakers like Mayor Shelley Carlson.
For more details, read the full article here.
Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness 💙
Heroes Compass is hosting its fourth annual walk in Fargo to raise awareness for veterans struggling with suicidal thoughts. The 2.2-mile walk begins Monday at 9:22 a.m. at Percy Godwin Park, also known as Elephant Park, near the Fargo VA Medical Center, and ends at the Downtown Fargo VFW Post #762.
The distance and start time honor the 22 veterans who take their own lives each day, a statistic the nonprofit hopes to spotlight while uniting the community in support of those who’ve served.
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
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this 2-hour beginner-friendly pottery class! You’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques like centering, raising walls, and trimming. Choose your favorite glaze and, in about two weeks, you’ll receive a finished bowl or cup to proudly call your own.
Designed for ages 13 and up, this class provides all the materials you need—just bring your imagination. And remember, pottery is all about the process, so enjoy the journey even if your masterpiece isn’t perfect!
Join us Friday, September 19th from 8:00am to 9:30am for a thoughtful session all about BLOSSOM—both in nature and creativity. Just like flowers need the right balance of care to bloom, our ideas and passions require attention, space, and patience to grow into something beautiful. This event invites you to embrace the process of unfolding, taking risks, and sharing your unique colors with the world.
It’s a gentle reminder that this is your season to shine and be seen. Let your creativity flourish petal by petal.
Saturday
Kick off the season in style with Fall in Fargo at Rheault Farm on September 20 & 21! Get ready for a weekend filled with everything that makes autumn special—crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of family fun. From wandering through the straw bale maze to hopping on a hayride or playing pumpkin tic-tac-toe, there’s no shortage of activities. Plus, you can snap the perfect fall family photo in the Pumpkin Patch or pick out your ideal pumpkin to take home. It’s a free, festive event you won’t want to miss—gather your loved ones and come enjoy the magic of fall!
Every September, West Fargo bursts with energy and pride during one of North Dakota’s biggest parades! Watch as local businesses, nonprofits, and groups roll through the streets with colorful floats and creative displays that capture the heart of the community. Whether you’re there for the lively music, the sweet candy toss, or just the hometown vibe, this parade is a fantastic way to celebrate the season together.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at noon—don’t miss out on the fun along the route!
Come out and enjoy a day filled with animals, games, and hands-on learning at NDSU's Farm Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 20! From meeting adorable farm animals to exploring animal-related careers with experts, there’s something for everyone in the family. Take a wagon ride, visit interactive booths, and grab a bite from the concessions. It’s a free event, rain or shine, happening from 10am to 1pm at the NDSU Equine Center.
Get ready for a story time adventure with the NDSU Bookstore’s Story Squad, featuring a special appearance by Thundar, the beloved NDSU Bison mascot! Join the fun at 10:00 AM in Aquarium Court for a lively reading session followed by an engaging activity perfect for little ones. It’s free, family-friendly, and full of Bison spirit—don’t miss this chance to read, laugh, and play with the whole herd!
Celebrate the vibrant colors of the season with a hands-on floral design workshop at Baker Garden & Gift! Learn how to craft beautiful bouquets using fresh, locally grown flowers straight from their gardens. A floral design expert will guide you through the basics of arranging blooms into stunning seasonal creations.
Perfect for beginners or seasoned flower lovers, this workshop offers a relaxing, creative way to welcome fall—plus, you’ll leave with a bouquet ready to brighten up your space or someone else’s day.
Cap off your West Fest Saturday with a high-energy street dance on Sheyenne featuring Mason Dixon Line! From 7–10 PM, enjoy a lively mix of country hits and classic rock favorites that’ll have you dancing under the stars all night long.
This free, all-ages event is the perfect way to celebrate community, music, and the end of summer—don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Sunday
Join us on September 21st at 2pm for the 2025 Out of the Darkness Walk in Fargo, a meaningful event to honor, heal, and bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. This walk is a chance to remember those we’ve lost, support those still struggling, and break the stigma surrounding mental health. It’s a powerful day of connection and hope.
Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one or supporting the cause from afar, every step makes a difference. Together, we can bring light to those in darkness and show that no one is ever alone.
Spend your Sunday in the best way possible—with brunch bites, creative sips, and hands-on art! Head to Creatively Uncorked on September 21 at noon for a relaxed, all-ages Pop-Up Brunch & Art Bar. No tickets needed—just come hungry and ready to create.
Enjoy a fresh fruit spread, bagel and croissant stations, mimosas, mocktails, and cold coffee drinks. Then dive into the Art Bar, where you can craft everything from custom buttons and bracelets to canvas paintings, pencil pouches, and totes. It’s the perfect mix of food, fun, and creativity for your weekend.
For all the details on these events, be sure to click the hyperlinked event titles.
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“The Heroic Scoop” / ”A Volunteer’s Delight” / “Frozen in Time” / “A Sundae of Giving”
Bison Linebacker Logan Kopp Honored for Off-Field Impact 🌟
NDSU senior linebacker Logan Kopp has been named to the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, a prestigious award recognizing college football players for exceptional community service. Kopp, a mechanical engineering major, volunteers with groups like Night to Shine, Feed My Starving Children, TNT Kids Fitness, and local schools, and is a leader with Fellowship of Christian Athletes at NDSU. He’s the 10th Bison ever to earn this national honor.
On the field, Kopp is a two-time All-Missouri Valley Football Conference first-team pick. He led NDSU last season with 73 tackles and three interceptions and has already notched 14 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery this season.
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
Trivia | Dempsey’s | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bingo | West Fargo VFW | 7:00 pm
Music | Hope & Coffee | 7:00 pm
Music | Tailgators | 7:00 pm
Comedy | Fargo Theater | 8:00 pm
Music | The Lights | 8:00 pm
Music | Speck’s Bar | 8:30 pm
Karaoke | Downtown Blarney Stone | 9:00 pm
Music | Dempsey’s | 9:30 pm - 1:30 am
Saturday
Sunday
Music | Dempsey’s | 5:30 pm - 10:30 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.
Cheers to the Weekend!
Thanks for joining us today! The weekend is just around the corner, so share the scoop and make the most of it. We’ll be back with more news and events after the weekend’s adventures!