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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Highs near zero during Frostival's first week

Updated: Jan. 17, 11 a.m. | Posted: Jan. Jan. 16, 3:54 p.m.

This week we’ll see highs near zero degrees with mostly cloudy skies and no snow expected. Wednesday’s high is forecast to be 5 degrees.

A new report suggests Minnesota has made small strides in slowing the loss of critical wetlands, although increased precipitation could be a factor.

Here’s a story for your heart (and John Neuenschwander’s): KARE 11 reports state troopers rushed a new heart to the Fargo man undergoing surgery.

Get your cold on: We’re still in Frostival’s first week. This week into the weekend, check out the Viking Dinner, ten-minute plays, winter birding, cardboard sled races, the chili cook-off, a movie on ice … need we say more?

Tickets for round two of Willie Nelson’s Moorhead visits go on sale Thursday morning. They all got nabbed quickly last year. He will grace the area with his presence and music in May.

While we’re on the subject of tunes and warmer weather, the Red River Valley Fair has announced its opening concert: the Goo Goo Dolls. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Fan of the TV show “Fargo”? Fargo Forum reporters discuss the season finale.

Fans of other TV shows? Tuesday night’s sitcom trivia at Suite Shots might be for you. Front Street Taproom’s trivia and Boss Comedy Club’s open mic night are also Tuesday.

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