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Grand Forks
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Continental Resources paused new drilling due to low oil prices and ended 30 years of operating a rig, state regulators said. The company will continue running its existing wells and will shut down the two remaining rigs by early March. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Public Schools reassured families that strict protocols protect students if immigration enforcement visits occur. School leaders said staff will follow procedures by confirming official identification + verifying warrants while keeping student records secure under FERPA. Valley News Live
- ➤ The University of North Dakota is asking students, faculty, staff & community members to share ideas for a new 10-year campus master plan. President Armacost said the planning process will shape future campus spaces while supporting academic and research growth. Knox News Radio
- ➤ State lawmakers will review two bills this week to expand free and reduced school meals for K-12 students; one bill would have the state cover costs while a coalition gathers signatures for a statewide vote in November. Knox News Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality invites residents to complete a survey on water quality issues affecting local lakes and streams to shape a ten-year strategy addressing bacteria+nutrients and sediment. The survey will guide local efforts to protect water conditions. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Continuum of Care will conduct a point-in-time count of homeless people on Jan. 28 to help local agencies plan services — a requirement by HUD for odd-numbered years. The count will use volunteers, law enforcement and healthcare providers to collect current data. Valley News Live
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong stressed the need to improve rural healthcare during his address yesterday, and lawmakers will now meet in a three-day special session to appropriate $398 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program to address primary care shortages in 75% of rural counties. Valley News Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central won a high school hockey game against Moorhead five to four in overtime after a late rally led by Nolan Marto and Gavin Wockenfuss at Moorhead Sports Center. The team will host Bemidji Lumberjacks tonight at Purpur Arena. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Red River won 8-1 against West Fargo at Blue Line IcePlex Tuesday to expand its lead in the Eastern Dakota Conference standings. Stetson Brown scored a hat trick while Griffen Haagenson and Mason Brenno each had strong performances, and the Riders will host Thief River Falls Thursday. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Tucker Lovejoy scored a hat-trick as East Grand Forks secured a 6-0 win over Thief River Falls on Tuesday at Civic Center Arena (the team posted 29 shots compared to 23). The win marks their seventh victory in eight games and sets up a matchup with Hibbing Friday. Knox News Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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