Good morning, Grand Forks.

Residents at Hillsboro Manor — managed by Orange Properties — say the parking lot has dozens of potholes that risk damage to vehicles and harm to children.

The company said the property owner is working with the county to schedule repairs while tenants remain frustrated with slow responses.

Stacy Schaffer, founder of the 31:8 Project, said she sees common signs between former senator Ray Holmberg's case of sex tourism and other human trafficking incidents in our community—she urged residents to learn warning signs such as controlling behavior and holding others' personal documents.

On Tuesday, the law firm that represented Nichole Rice in her trial for the 2007 death of her roommate Anita Knutson released a statement explaining its emotional reaction after Rice was acquitted last Wednesday — the firm said it prayed with Rice’s family and apologized to Knutson’s family for any disrespect.

North Dakota state Senators passed House Bill 1361, setting mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking crimes — AA felonies require at least 20 years, A felonies 10 years, and B felonies five years without parole.

House lawmakers will vote later on whether to accept these penalties.

The ND Senate passed a human trafficking sentencing bill that raises penalties for offenders.

A bill to end daylight saving time in North Dakota remains under review after Rep. Roger Maki proposed an amendment at a Senate committee hearing last week—he said the change would only take effect if neighboring states follow suit—aimed at easing the burden on residents in the western part of the Central Time Zone.

The Twins and Gray Media announced a multi-year deal that will broadcast 10 Tuesday night games starting with the Tuesday, April 15 game against the Mets—this will bring free over-the-air Twins baseball back to fans in Twins Territory.

Gray Media stations in North Dakota and neighboring states will air the games, marking the first local coverage of such regular season broadcasts since 1988.

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.