Grand Forks Local News – Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Daily Grand Forks

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Continental Resources halted drilling in the Bakken for the first time in over 30 years due to low oil prices + squeezed margins. Founder Harold Hamm said the company may resume operations when market conditions improve. Valley News Live

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ I-29 from Grand Forks to the Canadian border is closed due to winter weather conditions. The advisory affects counties (Cavalier, Pembina, Walsh) and officials advise motorists to check updates before traveling. Valley News Live

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Twin gold medalists Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando of Grand Forks were selected to join the presidential delegation at the Olympics Opening Ceremonies, as shared by Senator John Hoeven on Saturday—both have earned Olympic gold and world championships. Valley News Live

GRAND FORKS EVENTS

EVENTS

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GRAND FORKS REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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GRAND FORKS JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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GRAND FORKS ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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