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Good day Fargo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When does Fargo's free brush chipping service stop this month?
  • Why aren't West Fargo-area farms going fully autonomous yet?
  • How risky are Fargo-Moorhead's late-night car meets becoming?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fargo Brush Chipping Program Ending September 25 (valleynewslive.com) — Fargo's residential brush chipping service is ending for the season on Friday, September 25, so be sure to have your tree debris at the curb by 7 a.m. on your recycling day. Even after that, Fargo residents can drop off brush and logs for free at the city landfill with proof of residency during regular weekday and Saturday hours.
   

2. On-farm autonomous adoption lags expectations, experts say (agweek.com) — Agriculture technology experts meeting in West Fargo say fully autonomous farm equipment is arriving more slowly than expected, largely because costs, repair worries, and data privacy questions still trouble farmers. Panelists at the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show argued that once affordable tools clearly solve real on-farm problems, local producers around West Fargo and beyond will see more robots and automation in their fields.
   

3. Fargo-Moorhead car club defends meets as sheriff warns of street racing danger (valleynewslive.com) — Late-night car meets around Fargo-Moorhead are drawing scrutiny after recent high-speed crashes, including one that killed a 49-year-old driver and another that left two people with life-threatening injuries. A local car club insists its gatherings are about showcasing vehicles, while Cass County's sheriff pushes for tougher penalties and more community reporting to curb dangerous street racing and police chases.
   

4. Gas prices remain uneven across North Dakota (inforum.com) — Fargo drivers are paying about $3.99 per gallon for unleaded gas, noticeably below the $4.18 statewide average and prices in cities like Bismarck and Dickinson. AAA says competition and distance from fuel pipelines explain why Fargo and nearby communities are seeing different prices at the pump.
   

5. Cass County residents raise questions about AI data center growth (inforum.com) — Cass County residents are pressing for answers about large AI data centers, including a possible new facility in Harmony Township, located between West Fargo and Casselton. At a packed Casselton forum, speakers raised concerns about water, power use, and loss of farmland, and urged residents to keep questioning state leaders and regulators about how these projects are approved.
   

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  • Congratulations to Community Service Officer Elijah Van Kooten-Muse, who has completed his CSO training and is working his first shift, today, Monday, September 14.
    CSO Van Kooten-Muse is a civilian member of the #FargoPD who will assist our sworn officers and community with a variety of duties, including parking… (Nextdoor )
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 14, 2026 in Fargo, ND 58103 near Viking Circle South Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Clara Barton)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Fargo. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Geek Squad Delivery Driver at Best Buy in Fargo, North Dakota in Fargo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fargo here.

Ok Fargo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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