Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UND Theatre will stage 'Little Women' at the Burtness Lab Theatre on March 1 at 2 p.m.; tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students, seniors, and military (with ID). The play is the final performance in the lab before it moves to a new space in Starcher Hall. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UND will host the Writers Conference 'Fables & Futures' from March 25 to 27 with both in person and Zoom sessions where Booker Prize winner George Saunders and award winning authors lead panel discussions, community workshops and readings (continuing a 57 year tradition that unites our community through storytelling). Knox News Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fargo native Jamie Selzler lost over 350 pounds in three and a half years and now weighs less than 300 pounds. He is a certified personal trainer (via NASM) who shares weight loss advice on social media. Valley News Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NoDak hockey is set to face Western Michigan this weekend as they chase another NCHC championship. A win will secure the necessary points for the Penrose Cup and put them on track for the Frozen Faceoff quarterfinals on March 6th (best-of-3 series). Valley News Live
- ➤ Local sports update: The Sacred Heart Eagles girls basketball team, the top seed in its section, plays its opening tourney game today, while upcoming hockey matchups include the Greenwave facing Hibbing on Monday after a cold weather delay + community teams have recently secured key wins. Knox News Radio
- ➤ The SDSU Jackrabbits beat NDSU 59-44 in Fargo on Feb. 25, ending a 23-game win streak + setting up upcoming contests against the UND Hawks. Valley News Live
- ➤ Nodak Hockey celebrated former Fighting Hawk Zach Parise with its 'One More Shift' tribute on Feb. 14, honoring his legacy and contributions to the team (a milestone for the local hockey community). Valley News Live
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