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Popular Lakes area eatery Blackboard reopens with new owners December 22, 2025
The restaurant announced on Sept. 30 it was closing at the end of October and immediately filled up with reservations.
More people are using Fargo warming center than expected as local shelter system stretches beyond capacity December 22, 2025
Fargo Cass Public Health predicted 50 to 55 people would use the downtown warming center each night. The average nightly use this month is roughly 70, public health officials say.
West Fargo municipal courtroom will get $44,200 safety upgrade December 22, 2025
The room was originally built for the dual purpose of holding court hearings and West Fargo City Commission meetings.
Fargo Public Schools reduces 2026 summer school options, citing budgets and technology transitions December 22, 2025
The school district will offer certain summer school programs in June only, leaders said, and will discontinue summer elementary and middle school programs, for now.
Today in History, 1962: Minot man charged under North Dakota law banning the sale of candy cigarettes December 22, 2025
On December 22, 1962, a Minot store manager was charged under North Dakota’s candy cigarette law, prompting its first court test.
Timberwolves rally past Bucks as Donte DiVincenzo pours in 18 December 22, 2025
Anthony Edwards scored 24 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 18 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 103-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.