Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A mailbox on 67th Street South in Horace was damaged by a snow removal vehicle on Dec. 10 and has been out for 10 weeks, so 18 residents pick up mail at post office while they await resolution of the $2,500 cost (to be split if no party is found). Valley News Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of North Dakota launched its campus planning Discovery phase in February (through surveys, open forums, and tours) to gather staff and student input that will guide future improvements. The initiative aims to design safer, more efficient spaces for years to come. Knox News Radio
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A new survey reveals North Dakota women over 50 feel more financial stress than men, with only 11% confident of a better future; local outreach efforts will help them manage money and benefits for a secure retirement. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Grand Forks City Council approved more than $11 million in bonds to fund improvements at the VFW Memorial Arena and Civic Center; the lowest bid came from a Minneapolis investment bank. Knox News Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What looks like talent is often careful preparation.
~ Ryan Holiday
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