Today in Fargo-Moorhead: South Fargo standoff, Spuds softball wins 14-3
The rest of Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers increasing to 40 percent by the evening. The high is 66.
On Thursday, expect another chance of showers (30 percent this time) and a high of 56, leading to a sunny Friday with a high of 60 and 70s by the weekend.
News
Black and Indigenous pregnant Minnesotans have long faced more health disparities than their white counterparts. Now, there’s a push at the legislature to change that.
Running the air conditioner on hot summer afternoons or starting a load of laundry after dinner could get more expensive for Xcel Energy’s residential customers in Minnesota.
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards Wednesday to limit exposure to a class of chemicals called PFAS.
Spuds win! The Moorhead softball team won 14-3 in a game with three home runs and back-to-back homers, the Fargo Forum reports.
In Fargo, people living in the Edge Artist Flats Apartments say they were not notified about an outdoor concert venue opening this summer next door. The Fargo Forum reports.
Also from the Forum: Two people have been arrested after a standoff in a south Fargo residential neighborhood on Tuesday.
Major construction on Oak Grove Lutheran School’s campus means high schoolers will finish the school year at a different location, the Forum reports.
Events
A heavy rock show comes to the area on Wednesday night.
Catch the Fargo Whiskey Fest, a game night, an event where you can read to therapy dogs and MercyMe at the Fargodome this week. Or watch “A Night at the Museum” at the Plains Art Museum or take Tango lessons.
Open Mic Poetry Night is at Parachigo on Thursday. Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Celebration of Nations is Friday.
Tickets are for sale for Sunday’s Totally Rad Vintage Fest in Fargo. A small business expo is Sunday as well.
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