Good morning, Grand Forks.

An East Grand Forks man, Vincent Villarreal (32), waived his preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to the murder of his father, Jeffrey Shulzitski (55), whose death from a gunshot wound was ruled a homicide during a hotel incident on December 5, 2020, and he faces life imprisonment without the possibility of parole if convicted of Class AA felony murder.

Job Service ND, MN Career Force, Leighton Media and JobsHQ are hosting the Grand Cities Spring Job Fair on Thursday, April 10th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks—local employers and the Workforce Center will guide job seekers through available career opportunities.

North Dakota is moving closer to offering blackout license plates as officials consider a new plan—drivers may soon have the option for a sleeker design if the proposal is approved.

Details on the implementation and final approval are expected to be announced soon.

4th Annual Grand Forks Farm Toy Show

The Grand Forks Farm Toy Show features a variety of farm toy displays, sales, and a wealth of farm-related knowledge.

Growth Gala 2025

5-11 p.m. — Cloud 9 Events — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate and support the Roots Program for youth ages 12-20 with an evening of high-class entertainment and dining.

PBR: Velocity Tour

8 PM – 11 PM — Alerus Center — Check ticket prices — Experience thrilling bull riding action with top athletes facing fierce bulls.

Driving Range Opening Day

10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Outdoor Recreation — Memberships start at $50 — Kick off the season with trap, skeet, and archery activities at Grand Forks AFB.