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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Air Force Base welcomes additional B-1B Lancer bombers and personnel for 10 months during Ellsworth's renovations, significantly impacting local traffic and economy. Grand Forks Herald
- ➤ Grand Forks is set to upgrade storm sewers near the University of North Dakota campus to enhance drainage and manage increased development. Knox News Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men, Devon Hegland and Gabriel Basilio, were arrested in Grand Forks, ND, for possessing images and videos of children in sexual acts, facing five charges each. Valley News Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Herald is conducting a survey on the community's opinions regarding the proposed boundary changes for Grand Forks' public schools. Grand Forks Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol closed Interstate 29 from Grand Forks to the Canadian border due to severe winter weather conditions, issuing a No Travel Advisory for several northeast counties. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks County jail's expansion could be funded by housing federal and state inmates, negating the need for leasing it to the state, as proposed by commissioner Mark Rustad. Grand Forks Herald
- ➤ Nearly five decades after Major Roger Smith's F-15 Streak Eagle broke vertical time-to-climb records at Grand Forks Air Force Base, air crews continue to push aircraft capabilities, most recently setting a new endurance record with an RQ-4 Global Hawk. Grand Forks Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Public Health promotes Radon Action Month, urging residents to test their homes for radon to prevent health risks. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Red River faces Fargo North in a crucial Eastern Dakota Conference hockey game, with tight standings making the match pivotal for both teams. Knox News Radio
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Robotics Day at the Grand Forks Public Library
Experience a day of hands-on robotic activities and demonstrations designed to engage and inspire participants of all ages.
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Honor Band, Choir and Strings Festival Concert
The Honor Band, Choir, and Strings Festival Concert features talented musicians in a showcase held at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center.
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Pork & Brew Festival
This event features a variety of pork dishes and local brews, accompanied by live music, yard games, and a bacon eating contest, while providing VIP guests early access and exclusive perks.
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Blithe Spirit - A Comic Play by Noël Coward in Grand Forks
Blithe Spirit is a comic play that follows the story of Charles Condomine, a novelist haunted by the ghost of his first wife after a séance goes awry.
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North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Colorado College Tigers Men's Hockey
The University of North Dakota Men's Hockey team competes against the Colorado College Tigers at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks.
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