Good Day
Fort Collins
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy is setting up volunteer projects across the state — inviting its employees, families, and customers to serve local communities — and the initiative provides a clear chance for local residents to give back. The company aims to make community service easy and impactful. CBS Colorado
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Labor Day, many Fort Collins retailers such as Walmart and Trader Joe’s operated regular hours—while Costco, major banks, the U.S. Postal Service, and stock markets closed and FedEx and UPS limited deliveries. CBS Colorado
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins Police are seeking help to locate 13-year-old Mia who was last seen near Kirkwood Drive around midnight on September 1 and described as 5 feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes in a black long-sleeved shirt and pants—if anyone has information, please call 970-221-6540. North Forty News
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Collins is updating its downtown parking system to improve access and reduce congestion while creating a sustainable funding model—based on a study by Walker Consultants and the Downtown Development Authority. Community input will begin later this year with open houses and meetings, and a City Council vote is expected in 2026—ensuring the changes reflect local needs. North Forty News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a challenging game in Seattle, CSU coach Jay Norvell said his team is working on improving its running game, defensive containment, and special teams ahead of Saturday’s Ag Day clash with UNC at Canvas Stadium—where they have never lost. He noted promising plays by Jaxxon Warren and Owen Long—key factors that may boost the team’s confidence for the upcoming home tradition. Colorado State University
- ➤ Colorado State’s football defensive line is getting a fresh start as new coordinator Tyson Summers and coach Luke Johnson join to boost the team after last season’s struggles—defensive lineman Mukendi Wa-Kalonji said the group will work play by play to show they can contend for the Mountain West championship. Colorado State University
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Foco Dead Night with Tumbledown Shack
6:30-9:30 p.m. — 830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade — Free admission — Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead at this monthly gathering featuring Tumbledown Shack.
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Foundations in Art - Painting I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not provided — Learn essential painting techniques and explore the world of oil and acrylic painting.
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She's Green
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — $18.54 — Experience the dreamy soundscapes of the Minneapolis-based band, she's green, as they bring their ethereal vibes to Fort Collins.
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Black Squirrel Half Marathon
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Lory State Park — $75 registration fee — Experience the scenic trails of Lory State Park in this challenging half marathon.
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Samantha Fish Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience new music from renowned artist Samantha Fish throughout a captivating night.
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Introduction to Figure Drawing
5:30-8:00 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course Fee — Learn essential figure drawing skills in a comprehensive six-week program.
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Daniel Rodriguez Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fort Collins Nursery — $25 ADV/$30 Door — Enjoy a night of folk melodies with Daniel Rodriguez and Nathaniel Riley while supporting a local charity.
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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Oils
8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Registration required — Explore nature's light and colors through oil painting techniques in a charming outdoor setting.
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Introduction to Figure Drawing
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost TBD — Develop your figure drawing skills with this hands-on, six-week course focusing on human anatomy and dynamic motion.
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TableTop Networking FoCo Area
7:45-10 a.m. — Choice Towing — Registration required — Expand your business network in an engaging and innovative format with plenty of opportunities to connect.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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