Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Springy weather, tornado drill Thursday
Thursday afternoon is looking mostly sunny and breezy with a 30 percent chance of showers between 2 and 5 p.m. The high is 57.
Friday’s high is a sunny 59. The weekend is looking mostly sunny with highs in the lower 70s. Saturday wind gusts are expected to be as high as 28 mph. Overnight rain Sunday into Monday is possible.
News
The deadline to file income taxes is Monday. Cass County residents with low incomes can get free tax filing assistance through Friday.
For those on the east side of the Red River: Thursday is a statewide tornado drill in Minnesota. The next simulated tornado warning siren will sound at 6:45 p.m.
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The Minnesota Department of Health said Battle Lake and Alexandria, both east of the Fargo-Moorhead area, have PFAS levels above the new drinking water standards.
Executive Director Joel Paulsen is resigning from the Metro Flood Diversion Authority Board after a special meeting Thursday, the Fargo Forum reports. The meeting was contentious.
A man has been charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief after using temporary paint on a downtown Fargo railroad structure, the Fargo Forum reports.
Events
Open Mic Poetry Night is at Parachigo on Thursday.
Junkin’ Market Days are back this weekend at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Celebration of Nations is Friday.
Tickets are on sale for Sunday’s Totally Rad Vintage Fest in Fargo. A small business expo is Sunday as well.
Also this weekend is a classical music performance, open skate at Hawk’s Nest and karaoke galore.
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