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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 45-year-old man from Grand Forks lost control on a patch of ice near milepost 87 on Highway 32 on March 23 at 6:18 p.m.-he hit a tree and was taken by Barnes County Ambulance before being airlifted to Fargo by Sanford AirMed. Valley News Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The prosecution wrapped its case in Grand Forks County Court in the Nicole Rice murder trial — police allege that Rice stabbed 18-year-old Anita Knutson twice in the chest during a staged break-in at an off-campus apartment in 2007 and was arrested in 2022. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota lawmakers are debating House Bill 1382 that would raise the gas tax by 3 cents per gallon and increase electric vehicle registration fees to fund local road improvements—supporters say the new rates would still be lower than those in neighboring states. Knox News Radio
- ➤ North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley supports Senate Bill 2128, known as the truth-in-sentencing bill, saying inmates are released too quickly. The Senate passed the bill 28—18 despite warnings that longer sentences will limit access to treatment and education while adding an estimated cost of $22.7 million this biennium and $21.3 million next. Knox News Radio
- ➤ North Dakota senators passed a bill that caps monthly out‐of‐pocket insulin and supply costs at $25 — the measure will take effect within six months. Valley News Live
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a bill that expands Silver Alert coverage so law enforcement can now activate alerts for any missing elderly adult in danger after the disappearance of Lloyd Liken in Bismarck—his family said he did not qualify before due to undiagnosed dementia. The law also defines when Amber or Blue Alerts can be activated. Valley News Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mallory Bernhard stepped down on Monday as UND women's basketball coach after five seasons, and associate head coach Dennis Hutter will serve as the program's eighth head coach. Knox News Radio
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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.
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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.
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PBR: Velocity Tour
8 PM – 11 PM — Alerus Center — Check ticket prices — Experience thrilling bull riding action with top athletes facing fierce bulls.
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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.
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