Saturday, March 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alerus Center ended 2024 with a record 32 ticketed events, over $1.4 million in gross revenue, and a profit of $744,481, boosted by Zach Bryan’s back-to-back shows that broke attendance and sales records. The facility earned over $6 million in total revenue and had an estimated $32.3 million economic impact on the community — a strong year for Grand Forks. Grand Forks Herald
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Forks man was sentenced after he abused his wife who had cancer. Valley News Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Styx and Loverboy will perform at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on November 11—tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 4—and the show was announced on March 28. Grand Forks Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Criminal justice students at UND studied the Nichole Rice trial to learn about jury selection, testimony and trial proceedings. They sat in courtroom 303 — took notes and listened as the verdict was read to see how the justice system works firsthand. Valley News Live
- ➤ Grand Forks Public Schools’ building and grounds director Jonathan Ellwein said a new bill restricting shared sinks in school bathrooms will force the district to change plans for Valley Middle School — a change order that will cost at least $135,214 and delay the opening by 30 days. The district will decide in the next few weeks whether to rework more spaces or face extra fines. Grand Forks Herald
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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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