Grand Forks Local News – Friday, January 2nd, 2026

Daily Grand Forks

Friday, January 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ A poll by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows that 91% of residents are proud of their state, with 32% citing safety + 29% appreciating strong community ties. Gov. Armstrong noted that many helped boost food programs after SNAP benefits were cut. Knox News Radio

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ On New Year’s Eve, fire crews rescued three dogs from a house fire at 911 2nd Ave NE in East Grand Forks – the home was declared a total loss and investigators suspect the fire started in the furnace room. Valley News Live

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ UND’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences marked a milestone when Anthony Lake became the first graduate of the FAA enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative program; he earned his degree and certificate at Winter Commencement on Dec. 19. Knox News Radio

GRAND FORKS EVENTS

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GRAND FORKS REAL ESTATE

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GRAND FORKS ANNOUNCEMENTS

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