Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Slick roads Friday, a karaoke weekend
Happy Friday!
The area has a 40 percent chance of snow Friday with a high of 37.
The southern Red River Valley could see a blitz of snow and freezing rain on Friday, lowering visibility and making roads slick.
The weekend is looking partly sunny with highs around 40; no snow is in the forecast beyond a 20 percent chance of rain/snow Sunday night.
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Area news
From the Fargo Forum: Four seats are up for grabs on the Fargo Public Schools Board of Education this June, and two of those incumbents have indicated they will seek another term.
MPR News compiled a list of influential locals for Women’s History Month.
Natalie Shaw is a Fargo native, lifelong performer and University of Minnesota class of 2019 alumna. Shaw headed to New York after graduation to try to get her big break and faced a lot of rejection.
But, after several rounds of auditions, she landed the leading role of Cady Heron in the national tour of “Mean Girls the Musical.” More than half a year into touring, she said Broadway life has been “exhilarating and exhausting,” but her Midwest supporters keep her going.
“I feel very honored to be part of a small town,” she said. “The reception was very big and not even North Dakota but Minnesota, my friends from college ... I have never been so loved and supported and respected in my life.”
Events
Friday Fish Fry night is at the VFW Post 762.
The Easter Bunny is in Fargo at the West Acres Mall for photo opportunities.
This weekend, learn all about gin at a spirits class, check out a local comedy showcase, go to open skate at the Hawk’s Nest, belt it out at multiple karaoke events and enjoy your Easter Sunday if you celebrate.
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