sunlight! 46 degrees! (At least Thursday.) Friday was a little cooler with clouds and a high of 28 degrees. It looks like it’s going to be much warmer this weekend.
Healthcare in the Lake District Bridgeway Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Fergus Falls will be closed. Leaders point to staffing shortages, rising costs and declining patient numbers. The hospital will continue to provide outpatient mental health services, but will partner with inpatient units in the region, including an inpatient unit in Fargo.
College enrollment across the Minnesota State University system is reportedly increasing for the first time in more than a decade. The system includes Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Minnesota State Community & Technical College, and 31 other schools across the state.
Advocates for stricter gun ownership laws returned to the Capitol Wednesday with renewed purpose, touting the passage of last year’s bill while calling for more action, citing recent incidents since then. Ta.
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Stephen Soundheim lovers, rejoice! Thursday is the opening day of “Company,” the musical that runs through the weekend at North Dakota State University. All music and lyrics are by Soundheim.
Local railroad history buffs gather Thursday at the Moorhead Public Library. Historian Mark Peil will give a lecture.
The Red River Valley Home and Garden Show begins Friday and runs through the weekend at the Fargodome.
The area’s first silent disco (ice) skating party will be held Friday night in downtown Fargo.
Friday night is dubstep DJ night at TAK Music Venue in Dilworth.
Friday night swing dancing at Cupid’s Jazz Jubilee in Cellar 624.
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