Fargo-Moorhead News

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: A wet, wintry week/end ahead

Areas of eastern North Dakota and northwest/west central Minnesota could see dense fog and patchy freezing drizzle overnight Monday into Tuesday, the National Weather Service warns.

This could mean slick roadways and lower visibility. Expect a high of 39 degrees Tuesday.

Moisture makes its way to the Fargo-Moorhead area this week, with more patchy fog and a chance of rain Wednesday. Rain is likely Wednesday night and Thursday with snow likely Thursday night and Friday.

The Fargo Forum reports a man was rescued from the Red River early Monday in Moorhead. His condition is not known at this time.

To be built in partnership with Scheels, West Fargo Baseball has finalized its plans for a $5.6 million indoor training facility, the Forum also reports.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recently announced a $35 million budget for cities to update their stormwater systems for a changing climate. Moorhead engineer Bob Zimmerman is one of the city officials around the state thinking about how to use those funds. Hear his interview on Monday’s episode of Minnesota Now.

The 2024 U.S. Curling Championship was held Jan. 27 through Feb. 4 in East Rutherford, N.J. On both women and men tournaments, teams have players connected to Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. John Shuster and Tabitha Peterson, two curling teams with strong Minnesota ties and former Olympians, took home the national championship.

A South Dakota tribe has banned Republican Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she spoke this week about wanting to send razor wire and security personnel to Texas to help deter immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border and also said cartels are infiltrating the state's reservations.

Monday is Jazz Night at Sidestreet Grille and Pub and Open Mic Night at Front Street Taproom.

Tuesday is Wild Terra’s Sketch and Groove night and the Frostival’s Candlelight Trail Walk. Foodies: Learn how to make cheese or pretzels on Tuesday as well.

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