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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus carrying two children was rear‐ended Thursday, April 3 at the intersection of DeMers Avenue and 42nd Street—Grand Forks police reported the incident at 4:17 p.m. with no injuries and said that officers were still on scene as of 4:38 p.m. Grand Forks Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Eddy County man (Kyle Kahalehili Maez-Schaack, 32, of New Rockford) pleaded guilty to five charges including three Class C felonies for reckless endangerment, fleeing a police officer, and criminal mischief causing damage between $2,000 and $10,000 after fleeing from a Grand Forks County deputy in May 2024, and he was sentenced to four years in jail with two years of supervised probation and could face six more years if he breaks probation rules. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emily Dawes of Kelly Elementary was named Teacher of the Year for Grand Forks Public Schools at a student assembly on April 2 — her 10 years of teaching, including 4 years in first grade, earned her a $500 check and will move her into consideration for Grand Forks County's Teacher of the Year award. Grand Forks Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kelly Armstrong said the application deadline for school, community and church musical groups is extended until April 14 for joining the Governor’s Official State Programs for 2025-2026—groups must include a musical recording, references and materials for review by the Governor and First Lady who will choose two acts based on talent, achievement and community involvement. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Spirit Lake Nation partnered with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to boost its police force on a 400 square mile reservation — only four officers were on duty as hiring challenges and budget limits kept the force from reaching the allowed 17. Valley News Live
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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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