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Antique Treasures & Holiday Cheer, Pride of Dakota Record Breaking Crowds, Students Ready for Fill the Dome
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Thursday, November 27, 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:
Antique Treasures & Holiday Cheer
Pride of Dakota Record Breaking Crowds
Students Ready for Fill the Dome
"Here we go!"
Sponsored by Acapella Express
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Thursday, November 27, 2025
☀️ 73°F | Sunny | High: 73°F, Low: 50°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:
Sponsored by Acapella Express
Acapella Express Presents: 70 Years of Harmony
Acapella Express, an award-winning Sweet Adelines International women's barbershop chorus, is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a concert on Saturday, December 6th at 3pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, MN.
🎶 We are proud to have sung for the Fargo-Moorhead community at sporting events, corporate events, nursing homes, shopping centers, holiday events, veteran’s honor events, and much more.
🏆 Acapella Express has earned many awards over the years, most recently earning Third Place Small Chorus, 4th Place Overall and Most Improved Chorus at our 2025 Sweet Adelines Regional Chorus Competition.
We will be showcasing all of this and more at our 70th Anniversary celebration. Entry is a free will donation to Acapella Express. Join us as we take a look back on our rich and rewarding 70 years in the Fargo-Moorhead community and beyond.
For more information visit our website: acapellaexpress.com
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Scoops of the Day
Antique Treasures and Holiday Cheers in Moorhead 🎄
The Moorhead Antiques Mall marked a big milestone this weekend, celebrating 30 years in business and 25 years in its current location. To honor the occasion, the Mall hosted a festive store-wide Christmas sale, with most vendors offering at least 20 percent off and shoppers getting chances to win holiday prizes. The event brought in a rush of loyal customers and former vendors, creating a lively atmosphere that staff described as both exciting and a little exhausting in the best way.
The celebration comes on the heels of a recent burglary on November 9, when the Mall’s glass door was smashed. While the door has been replaced, no arrests have been made. Despite the setback, the strong turnout this weekend showed just how much community support the Mall continues to have after three decades. For more details, read the full article here.
Pop’s Soda Shack Pours Into Fargo with Fresh Flavors 🥤
TFargo just gained a sweet new stop for fizzy drinks and treats as Pop’s Soda Shack officially opened on University Drive. After building a following in Dickinson, the shop has expanded to its second location, settling into one of the city’s newest buildings. The owners say they’re thrilled with the spot, especially being situated along a busy corridor and near well-loved neighbors like Duane’s House of Pizza.
Pop’s brings its signature dirty sodas to Fargo along with other drink options, small bites, and the choice between drive-thru convenience or a cozy sit-down visit. With a lively new building and a prime location, the team is excited to start welcoming regulars. For more details, read the full article here.
Record-Breaking Crowds at Pride of Dakota Market 🌾
This year’s Pride of Dakota event at Scheels Arena wrapped up with its biggest turnout yet, drawing more than 14,000 shoppers over two days. With over 100 booths showcasing products made exclusively in North Dakota, the market gave local makers a strong platform and plenty of eager customers. Many vendors even sold out, a clear sign of how enthusiastically Fargo embraced the event.
Organizers credited part of the success to the addition of more interactive experiences, including Pride of Dakota Bucks that shoppers could redeem for any item at the venue. Between the packed aisles, strong sales, and new engagement activities, vendors and attendees alike walked away feeling like this year’s event was something special. 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
Broadway Square Tree Lighting (POSTPONED)🎄 - Celebrate the start of the season in downtown Fargo as Broadway Square lights up a 32-foot community tree and fills the evening with festive performances, tasty treats, and activities for all ages. Bundle up, bring your favorite people, and enjoy a magical moment under the winter sky. Weather permitting, the SCHEELS Skating Rink and Skate Shack will also open for the season during the event, with regular hours set to begin the following day. Keep an eye on social updates for rink conditions and announcements.
Holiday Wood Slice Ornaments 🎨 - Spend your Tuesday getting creative with a hands-on craft session where you can make your own holiday ornaments using provided wood slices and inspiration. Come for just this workshop or join in on future weekly art activities. For $10 per person, you’ll craft two to three ornaments and enjoy a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
Family Storytime Adventures 📚 - Dive into the world of books and hands-on activities at the Main Library with interactive storytime events designed for families. Perfect for children ages 2-6 (though all ages are welcome), these sessions let kids and parents create lasting memories together before bedtime. No registration is needed, and participation is free. Upcoming themes include Stomp and Roar – A Dinosaur Adventure on Nov. 25 and Knotty Gnomes and Nisse on Dec. 30.
Wednesday
Puzzle and Pizza Race 🍕 - Gather a team of up to four and compete to finish your puzzle and pizza faster than anyone else, with cash prizes awarded to the top three teams. Entry is $100 per team, doors open at 4 p.m., and the fun kicks off around 7 p.m. when the pizza arrives. Enjoy included beverages such as beer, wine, soda, or water while you puzzle your way to victory.
Thursday
Burn the Bird Thanksgiving Run 🦃 - Kick off Thanksgiving morning with a fresh-air workout at the FM Burn the Bird 5K and 10K, where more than a thousand runners and walkers hit the mid-town Fargo streets before settling in for the holiday feast. Hosted by the YMCA of the Northern Sky and SoleMOTION Race Management, participants can expect chip timing, a custom race shirt, a bib, and a medal, with registration and packet pickup options available through the week.
Racers are also encouraged to support the YMCA’s annual Giving Tree effort by bringing gift cards for local teens, helping brighten the holiday season for families in need. A QR code will be available at the event for anyone who prefers to donate financially.
Calvary Fargo Thanksgiving Meals 🥧 - Calvary Fargo is offering 300 free Thanksgiving meals for anyone in the Fargo area who could use a warm holiday plate. Meals will be available for pickup between 10 and 11 a.m., and registration opens on November 3. It's a simple way to share gratitude and good food with the community.
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
Students Pack the Dome with Kindness 🥫
Local students are gearing up for the annual Fill the Dome event at the Fargodome, a long-running community effort that has collected over 2.6 million pounds of food since it began in 2007. This year, the Metro Area Student Ambassadors are aiming high with a goal of raising $50,000 to support about 1,000 people in need across the region. For the students organizing it, the event is more than just a food drive. Many describe the experience as deeply rewarding, noting how even the smallest donations can make a meaningful difference for someone struggling.
If you’d like to pitch in, donations of goods or money can be dropped off throughout tomorrow and early Tuesday. The collected items will be distributed in the West parking lot of the Fargodome on Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. 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.)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Bingo | Dempseys | 6:00 pm
Designer Purse Bingo | Suite Shots | 7:00 pm
Rick Adams | Tailgators | 7:00 pm
Open Mic Comedy | Front Street Taproom | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Prey for Reign | Speck’s Bar | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
The Cropdusters | Dempseys | 9:30 pm
Beatsgiving DJs & Dancing | The Aquarium | 9:30 pm - 1:30 am
Thursday
Bingo | Dempseys | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Karaoke | Front Street Taproom | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Open Mic Jam Night | Dempseys | 9:30 pm - 1:30 am
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.
Until Next Time!
That wraps up this edition of FM Scoop. We hope you enjoyed diving into today’s stories! Share the fun and stay tuned for more local insights coming your way soon.