Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Bank of North Dakota will launch a stablecoin pilot program to local banks this September after state regulators approved using the tech for bank-to-bank transactions. Ten local banks are set to test Roughrider Coin, the state-owned bank’s new cryptocurrency, to speed up money transfers & build a solid foundation. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UND held its second annual AI and Human Innovation Showcase on March 20 at the Memorial Union, where faculty, students and community members discussed AI's impact and the need for human creativity and ethics; speakers stressed that human insight remains vital despite rapid technology advancements. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, a federal judge held a hearing on motions for summary judgment in the legal dispute over a state law meant to protect discounted medications for low-income residents. Drug companies and state officials are asking for a ruling without a trial. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fighting Hawks beat Merrimack 3-0 on Thursday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls + sophomore forward Cody Croal scored twice while freshman goalie Jan Špunar earned a shutout. The team faces Quinnipiac today at 6:02 p.m. in the regional final. Knox News Radio
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Give Parents a Break Program
5-9 p.m. — Child Development Center (CDC) — Free for eligible parents — Enjoy a few hours off while your kids are entertained in a supportive environment.
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PMP Certification Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Grand Forks, North Dakota — Contact for details — Gain valuable project management skills with this comprehensive training course.
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Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Course
11 AM - 7 PM — Grand Forks, North Dakota — Course Fee Included — Elevate your project management skills with a globally recognized Scrum certification.
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Honor Band, Choir & Strings Festival Concert
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center — Admission details not provided — Experience the talent of high school musicians performing in a selected ensemble led by UND faculty.
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