Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Political conventions in town, rise in northwest Minnesota COVID levels

Friday, sunny and 59 — a perfect spring trifecta! Saturday’s high is also 59 with a breeze and some clouds.

Sunday and Monday cool off into the high 40s and could bring rain. We are likely to break 60 on Tuesday.

News

North Dakota’s 2024 Democratic-NPL and Republican conventions are Friday through Sunday in Fargo.

With some ambulance services in greater Minnesota facing severe financial pressures, the Legislature is considering a rescue package for rural EMS providers. How much and in what form are the driving questions in the Capitol debate.

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Northwest Minnesota is seeing a rise in COVID levels over both the past week and the past four weeks.

The Fargo Forum reports the turkeys are taking over in Horace, N.D. A flock of dozens of turkeys are often seen in town.

Events

The ABLE Games are Friday and Saturday, showcasing athletes of all abilities.

The El Zagal Shrine Circus runs Friday through Sunday at the Fargodome.

vintage and flea market is at the Ivy and Rose Warehouse on Friday.

The Red Raven community space in Moorhead is reopening. It is hosting a party with drag queens Saturday night.

Mikk-Kota’s 50th annual cat show is this weekend at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.

It’s STEM Saturday at the West Fargo Library for elementary schoolers. Learn about dog sled racing at Fargo’s main library on Saturday.

Breaking the Ice Summit is Saturday. Exhibitors will touch on wellness topics in diverse communities.

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