Today in Fargo-Moorhead: 70s later in the week, community bike ride
Tuesday wraps up with mostly sunny skies and a high of 63. On Wednesday, the area will see a high of 66 and some clouds before a chance of rain overnight into a breezy Thursday.
The National Weather Service is calling for a mostly sunny 72 degrees on Saturday!
News
For the first time, researchers have analyzed the DNA of rusty patched bumble bees — Minnesota’s state bee — across the insect’s range. The results add urgency to efforts to conserve the endangered species.
MPR News interviewed Former North Dakota U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat, and former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer, a Republican, who encourage people to break out of a cycle of cultural divisions to work toward bipartisan civil discourse.
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Minnesota black bears are emerging from hibernation — and they’re ahead of schedule. The sightings have been focused in central Minnesota, from the north end of the Twin Cities up to Brainerd. It’s partly due to the unseasonably warm winter.
A man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years for an intoxicated driving crash that caused a West Fargo teenager to lose his leg last year, the Fargo Forum reports.
Also from the Forum: Wahpeton’s Leach Library in North Dakota has turned 100 years old.
Events
Tuesday’s events include a community bike ride starting at Parachigo, a gluten-free baking class and Kicks Band show.
Catch the Fargo Whiskey Fest, a game night, an event where you can read to therapy dogs and MercyMe at the Fargodome later this week. Or watch “A Night at the Museum” at the Plains Art Museum or take Tango lessons.
Tickets are for sale for Sunday’s Totally Rad Vintage Fest in Fargo.
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