# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Friday: America at 250 The Role of the Press
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a panel presentation featuring Jack Zakeski, Jim Shaw and Joan Brickner, former Forum columnists on the state of journalism today. 

This "First Friday" is being held on the second Friday due to the Labor Day holiday. 

Join us in-person at Sons of Norway in Fargo in their ballroom, or watch the event live-streamed on our Facebook page at facebook.com/lwvrrv.

Lunch is available through the Sons of Norway starting at 11am. The event is free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us!
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ABOUT FIRST FRIDAYS
The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley hosts a monthly speaker event (September-May) at noon at the Sons of Norway in Fargo. First Fridays is open to the public and features local experts and leaders speaking on issues impacting our community.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fargo/first-friday-america-at-250-the-role-of-the-press/200030652647007
- **Event Categories**: first-friday, business, virtual, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 87

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fargo
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge 4-025
- **lat**: 46.87808
- **long**: -96.79217
- **full address**: Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge 4-025, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4704, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Friday: America at 250 The Role of the Press being held?
  - **A:** First Friday: America at 250 The Role of the Press takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge 4-025, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4704, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Friday: America at 250 The Role of the Press?
  - **A:** First Friday: America at 250 The Role of the Press is organized by League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Friday: America at 250 The Role of the Press is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fargo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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