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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Hunter Pinke, a former UND football player turned motivational speaker, will deliver the keynote address at the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner, welcoming Mike McLean as the new board chair.  Grand Forks Herald

CRIME NEWS

  • Collin Posey pled guilty to criminal mischief and preventing arrest following a prolonged standoff in Grand Forks, leading to a seven-year prison sentence.  Valley News Live
  • Kyler James Kleppe faces multiple charges including theft and reckless endangerment after leading Grand Forks police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, with speeds reaching up to 120 miles per hour.  Valley News Live

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Cirrus Aircraft plans to invest $14.5 million in their Grand Forks facility, adding 30-to-45 new manufacturing jobs due to the production of a new training airplane, the SR-10.  Knox News Radio

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A proposed bill in North Dakota aims to reduce the time needed for teachers to obtain a lifetime license from 30 years to 20, while requiring self-reporting of any criminal violations every five years.  Knox News Radio

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • North Dakota lawmakers propose a resolution to establish Dark Sky Week from April 21-28 to reduce light pollution and protect migratory birds.  Knox News Radio

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The East Grand Forks City Council has initiated a steering committee to guide the improvement of city recreational facilities, funded by a newly approved 1%, 20-year sales tax following a vote by residents.  Grand Forks Herald

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Real Estate Investing and Entrepreneurship Workshop

    This workshop focuses on various real estate investment strategies and financial independence through wealth-building techniques.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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  • North Country Hootenanny Featuring Pert Near Sandstone and MoonCats

    An evening of folk and bluegrass music at the Empire Arts Theater in Grand Forks, ND, featuring performances by Pert Near Sandstone and the MoonCats.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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