Fargo's needle exchange program distributed 3.1 million syringes since 2018 and 710 boofing kits in 2024, while local athletes prepare for the North Dakota state track and field meet. Rep. Jim Fedorchak hosts a Trump Accounts event in Fargo, and Casselton honors veterans at its “Boys in Khaki” ceremony.

Fargo's Local Wire update covers the Fargo School Board's debate on policy and funding, a Minot student's second-place finish in the North Dakota Geography Bee, and insights from weather enthusiast Robert Daley on storm fascination shaping his career. The episode also highlights Fargo's cool, foggy weather with a high of 66.2°F.

Fargo businesses struggle with rising gas prices impacting menus and prices, while athletes compete in the Special Olympics state summer games at the Fargo Event Center. Fargo warns of severe weather with a 71% chance of rain and 15 mph wind gusts, urging drivers to stay cautious during morning commutes.

Fargo's Local Wire update for May 18, 2026, covers the state's property tax credit program with over 165,000 North Dakota homeowners applying, West Fargo Schools hiring Jamestown's superintendent, and the Red River Market's spring kickoff in West Fargo. The episode also highlights Bell Bank's new Baxter branch opening and a Fargo family's move to New York City.

Fargo: Two people are recovering after a stabbing in a residential area, and a grandmother was wrongfully detained due to facial recognition errors, sparking privacy concerns. Nearly 165,000 North Dakota homeowners applied for a $1,600 property tax credit, while West Fargo Day brought the community together with local vendors and activities.

Fargo's Local Wire update for May 16, 2026, covers Governor Armstrong's visit to Wahpeton on infrastructure and economic growth, the Fargo Packers' 11-run first inning against a local rival, and West Fargo's 1933 livestock boom anniversary. The episode also touches on North Dakota's 41st-ranked teacher pay and the city's weather forecast.

Fargo's mayoral race sees Josh Boschee lead with over $128,000 in donations, focusing on infrastructure and growth. The Fargo Food Bank launches a statewide distribution center to expand food aid across North Dakota.

Fargo's Law enforcement celebrates Officer Mark Thompson's recognition as North Dakota's Drug Recognition Expert of the Year, highlighting his role in combating opioid use. Rural grocers in Dickinson and surrounding areas are innovating with online orders and mobile markets to adapt to economic challenges.

Fargo's Honor Flight Homecoming event returns to the Fargodome tomorrow, honoring local veterans and military families, while North Dakota farmers explore innovative solutions to sustain rural grocery stores. A nearby Fargo farm opens for berry picking this summer, offering fresh strawberries and blueberries for family outings.

Fargo's Local Wire update covers a house fire in Grand Forks, Butler Machinery's expansion in North Dakota, and the debate over data center placement. It also highlights women in agriculture leadership and today's weather forecast.