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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Epitome Energy will construct a soybean crush plant in Grand Forks to benefit local farmers, while various projects including mosquito control vehicle bids and infrastructure work in Opportunity Park are underway, alongside a proposal by Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to build a casino resort. Knox News Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Hinze, a Grand Forks contractor previously convicted of construction fraud, faces probation revocation for allegedly violating terms after scamming clients out of thousands. Valley News Live
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Mall in Grand Forks, once bustling, faces decline with multiple store closures, leaving the community uncertain about its future. Valley News Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of North Dakota is planning a new flight operations building and hangar to accommodate the growing number of aviation students, with funding raised to $45 million for the project. Valley News Live
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR With major brands like MGM and Hasbro already on board, North Dakota investors have a rare opportunity to join Adobe and Fidelity in backing RAD Intel, an AI-powered advertising company whose valuation has soared from $5M to $85M in just four years.* RAD Intel
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks City Council has approved an engineering project to extend storm sewer piping to manage increased runoff in the area. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Grand Forks City Council approves a letter of intent for the construction of a casino resort by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Knox News Radio
- ➤ The Altru Sports and Aquatics Complex in Grand Forks is 70-75% through the design phase, over budget by $6 million but has $13 million in contingencies, with a commitment to maintaining quality within the budget. Valley News Live
- ➤ The Grand Forks County Commission voted to potentially expand the county administrator's responsibilities to improve administrative efficiency and governance. Grand Forks Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Sanford Dermatology Clinic in East Grand Forks marks its 10th year of providing comprehensive skin care under Dr. Alyssa Hoverson, highlighting significant patient progress and expansion. Valley News Live
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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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Real Estate Investing and Entrepreneurship Workshop
This workshop focuses on various real estate investment strategies and financial independence through wealth-building techniques.
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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.
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