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Wahpeton, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Wahpeton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
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- How far can Red River sturgeon now swim past Wahpeton?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• With Red River Sturgeon Comeback, Eyes Turn to Angling (newsdakota.com) — Anglers in Wahpeton are now part of a newly reconnected stretch of the Red River, open for lake sturgeon movement from Lake Winnipeg down to town thanks to recent dam removals. The article highlights the strong sturgeon comeback, explains where and how to target these trophy fish during the catch-and-release season, and notes ongoing efforts to further improve fish passage on key tributaries. 
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Wahpeton Fourth of July Fireworks →
Chahinkapa Park, 85 Rj Hughes Dr, Wahpeton
10:30 pm
Saturday July 4
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School Board Meeting
Wahpeton 37 District Office Conference Room
6:00 pm
Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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1 - 3 p.m. Let's Play: Six Card Golf →
West Fargo Public Library, 215 3rd St E, West Fargo
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Mason Jennings Songwriter Workshop and Meet and Greet at Jasper Hotel →
Jasper Hotel, 215 Broadway N, Fargo
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Mason Jennings →
Broadway Square, 201 Broadway N, Fargo
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School Board Meeting
Milnor 2 Milnor, ND 58060
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Party in the Park @ Meadowlark →
Meadowlark Park, 8873 Lost River Rd, Horace
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Nature Makers Adventure Camps →
Chahinkapa Park, 85 Rj Hughes Dr, Wahpeton
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Roger Maris Gala →
The 44 Venue, 15 Main Ave, Colfax
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Pleasant Township Board Meeting →
Hickson Community Center, 725 Main Ave, Hickson
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Kindred Bone Builders →
Kindred City Hall, 31 5th Ave N, Kindred
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A Taste of Alaska →
The 1889, 602 Main Ave, Fargo
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Wednesday June 24
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Wednesday July 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How To Text 911 in an Emergency
Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager. in Wahpeton. Apply here.
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Supervisor in Wahpeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wahpeton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Horace
- Ross Renner and Chad Chalmers lead in Horace City Council race (inforum.com)
- Farm Rescue names Rogge-Fidler executive director (hpj.com)
- 2 incumbent legislators and 1 newcomer likely to move on to general election for Republicans in District 27 (inforum.com)
Fargo
- Three businesses move into former Fargo Brewing Company building (kfgo.com)
- Some excellent candidates elected in Fargo, and the city needs a primary (kfgo.com)
- Fargo Park District revises policy that gave Board members lifetime access to facilities (valleynewslive.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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