Grand Forks Local News – Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Daily Grand Forks

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Starting this summer, the Grand Forks Fair will offer free admission as the board eliminates gate fees to make the event accessible to families and visitors. The move underscores its nonprofit commitment to community inclusion. Knox News Radio

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Grand Forks registered nurse Carma Hanson is among five candidates considered to fill a vacancy on the State Board of Higher Education after Levi Bachmeier resigned to become State Superintendent of Schools — the board oversees 11 public colleges. Knox News Radio

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Osseo-Maple Grove won the Bantam title on a 7-3 win over Warroad at the Top Gun Challenge last weekend in Grand Forks, with five second‐period goals. Grand Forks claimed the PeeWee title by defeating East Grand Forks 5-3, with five players scoring. Knox News Radio
➤ Central and Sheyenne face off tonight at Purpur Arena for Eastern Dakota Conference lead. Sheyenne leads with 15 points as Central, coming off an overtime win, aims to close the gap while the game airs on KNOX Radio and streams on KNOX Live Sports. Knox News Radio

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