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American Bowl, New Snowplow Names, New SRO

December 26, 2025

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Friday, December 26, 2025
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Happy Friday, Fargo Moorhead! The holiday buzz is still in the air, and the weekend is here. If you are heading home after Christmas, easing back into a routine, or ready for some low-key plans, we have the local scoop to help you settle into the weekend.

P.S. We are writing this edition a bit early so we can spend time with family on Christmas, so we apologize if anything is missing.

In today’s FM Scoop:

  • American Bowl

  • New Snowplow names

  • New SRO

"Let’s stir things up!"

Scoops of the Day

Local Gridiron Stars Head to the American Bowl 🏈

Two college football standouts with strong local ties are heading to the American Bowl, as Minnesota State University Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand and North Dakota State running back Barika Kpeenu have both accepted invites to the postseason all-star game. Strand wrapped up a record-setting career with the Dragons, throwing for over 13,000 yards and 126 touchdowns, while Kpeenu, a West Fargo native and Sheyenne High School graduate, rushed for more than 2,200 yards and 32 touchdowns with the Bison. The game will be played January 22, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CT and national coverage on NFL Network. For more details, read the full article here.

North Dakota’s Snowplows Get Creative Names ❄️

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has revealed the winning names from its annual Name-A-Plow contest, and this year’s picks delivered plenty of personality across the state. Residents submitted ideas throughout November, marking the fifth year of the contest, with standout names including Snowbgone Kenobi in Fargo, Scoopie Doo in Williston, Teddy Snowsevelt in Dickinson, and Beet-L-Juice in Bismarck. Other winners like Flurrious George, Ice Krispy, Chill Bill, and Betty Whiteout prove North Dakotans know how to have fun even in the heart of winter. For more details, read the full article here.

Career Academy Adds SRO Amid Safety Focus 🚓

The Moorhead High School Career Academy now has a dedicated school resource officer, with Officer Jutting joining the campus in December as police staffing levels improved. The move comes during a school year that included several serious safety incidents across the district, though officials say the placement was based on staffing availability and overall needs. Improved behavior at Horizon Middle School allowed officers to be reallocated, putting added focus on the older student population at the Career Academy. District leaders are also finishing a Safety and Security Audit, with results expected in January, and police say recent feedback shows students and staff feel safer with SROs in schools. 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.)

Saturday

Holiday Bowling Fun 🎳- Grab a four person team and enjoy a festive morning of bowling. Teams can be any mix of adults and kids, no sanctioned bowlers needed. Cost is $25 per team plus a donation of hats and gloves for the Salvation Army. Bowl two games, play fun challenges during the fifth frame, and win prizes. Registration starts at 9:30 with bowling at 10:00.

Reindeer Run 🦌- In town for Christmas and up for a long run? Join the Reindeer Run for an 8.5 mile route that lets you draw a reindeer on Strava. Family Wellness is hosting and offering a two week pass to participants. All paces welcome.

Holiday Handmade Lounge ☕ - Get cozy and crafty at Unglued’s Holiday Handmade Lounge with hot cocoa, cookies, and fun DIY projects. Reserve a seat, choose a festive craft, and enjoy a relaxed, creative break with help from their Craftenders. Walk ins welcome, reservations encouraged.

Marble Cupcake Baking Class 🧁 - Calling all young bakers ages 10 and up. Kids will learn baking basics, create chocolate and vanilla marble swirls, and decorate cupcakes with swirled frosting in this fun, hands on class. No experience needed and all supplies are provided. Each baker goes home with a batch of homemade cupcakes to enjoy or share.

Sunday

Adoptable Dog Meet and Greet 🐶 - Stop by to meet friendly dogs who are looking for their forever homes. It is a great chance to connect with adoptable pups and learn more about the adoption process.

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.

Ringing in surprises

Gold Coins Surprise Red Kettles ✨

The Fargo Salvation Army shared that four historic gold coins were recently dropped into Red Kettles across the metro, with dates ranging from 1894 to 1924. Based on current gold prices, the coins are valued at about $8,300 total and will help support growing community needs. Bell ringing continues through Christmas Eve at 2 p.m.

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

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!