Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cpl. Troy Vanyo retired from the Grand Forks Police Department after 31 years, having served in various roles including a school resource officer and a mental health and homelessness liaison, recognized for his adaptability and positive community impact. Grand Forks Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks City Council has approved an infrastructure project incorporating sanitary sewers for a large industrial development spanning 386 acres, to be funded through special assessment. Knox News Radio
- ➤ The East Grand Forks City Council approved the use of a 1% sales tax to fund arena improvements, with plans for the tax to generate $22 million over 20 years. Grand Forks Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UND's Aerospace Physiology department opens its unique motion sickness desensitization program, previously for aviation students, to the public, showing promising results for those committed to overcoming air sickness. Grand Forks Herald
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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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Monthly Community Involvement Committee Meeting
The GGFYP Community Involvement Committee meets monthly to plan events that engage young professionals in community service and volunteering.
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