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The weekly list includes filings from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding counties, covering Chapter 7 liquidations and Chapter 13 debt readjustments.
The event raises funds for military-connected scholarships, student veteran and emergency responder initiatives, and law enforcement support, with registration open to up to 1,200 runners at $20 through noon Sept. 10.
Permits range from residential remodels to commercial projects, including a $1,010,425 commercial remodel by Border Construction and a $675,000 new residential permit by Designer Homes of F-M.
The one-day genealogy workshop, open to MSUM faculty, staff, and students at a $40 discounted rate, takes place on the MSUM campus in Moorhead and draws regional participants.
Revised WOTUS definitions directly affect FM-area landowners, farmers, and ranchers who face potential penalties over prairie potholes, sloughs, and other ephemeral waters common to the region.
MSUM community members Wade Dockter and Nicole Kirkland won complimentary tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, Minnesota, and a discount code remains available for additional ticket purchases.
The four-month-old business serves weddings and corporate events in the FM area, using a commercial kitchen at Square One Kitchens in Fargo.
The free public event at MSUM's Library Auditorium includes a virtual Q&A with director David Garrigus, offering FM-area residents an academic community engagement opportunity.
Northern Plains producers may see limited benefit from firming corn and soybean prices as dry conditions point to a below-average crop, directly affecting FM-area agricultural markets.
The free, public event at the MSUM Regional Science Center runs 8:30–10:30PM and draws two local clubs, offering a community engagement opportunity for FM-area residents.
MSUM's Dragon Choir, under the direction of Dr. Michael Johnson, performed at Carnegie Hall following the spring 2026 semester, reflecting the ensemble's presence on the national choral stage.
MSUM's academic support staffing affects the region's workforce pipeline; Habtemeskel will lead integration of the Tutoring and Writing Center into a unified academic support model.
MSUM is holding a Tour Weld & Employee Tailgate Party on the campus mall from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in celebration of enrollment and retention success, with complimentary tickets to the Dragon football game.
Gateway Fiber's West Fargo expansion, with construction starting this summer and first customers expected by end of 2026, extends fiber optic internet options for FM-area residents and small businesses.
Minnesota State Moorhead is participating in the Greater Moorhead Days Parade Friday, September 4th at 6pm, inviting Dragon spirit, friends, and family to ride the Dragon Train.
The Grand Farm ecosystem is circulating a DASH opening for a field technician role covering multiple collaborator research field locations throughout the US, signaling continued precision agriculture activity tied to the Grand Farm network.
The event brings roughly 60 regional teams to Moorhead, with food trucks on site and live streaming on Midco Sports Plus, representing regional foot traffic and media activity relevant to FM businesses.
A food truck that has operated in the FM market since 2022 is adding a brick-and-mortar dining room at 701 Center Avenue in Moorhead, expanding the local restaurant options while continuing food truck service.
A Paseka School of Business marketing professor is participating in a national webinar addressing AI literacy and job readiness for communications professionals, topics relevant to FM employers and students.
NDeavor, part of the NDSU Research Park ecosystem, hosted the inaugural NDSU Honors College cohort for a hands-on session focused on turning ideas into solutions — an example of local academic-innovation collaboration.
FM-area educators, community organizers, and social service providers can apply to join the SEED leader network, which facilitates discussions in classrooms, libraries, and community organizations.
Sugarbeets are 'one of the main crops in the Red River Valley'; preliminary data show strip-till reduced late-season nitrogen availability by 50% vs. conventional tillage without significantly impacting yields.
The MSUM Early Education Center in Lommen Hall serves children 16 months–5 years old and is open to the Moorhead-Fargo community, offering a learning lab resource for coursework.
FM momentum this week — coverage volume, trending topics & most-active companies.
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