Good morning, Grand Forks.

Camp Good Mourning offers a day camp with art, music, and gentle activities at Turtle River State Park on Saturday, June 6 for children to begin coping with loss.

The camp is open to kids (ages 5–18) and requires pre-registration (deadline June 1) at altru.org/cgm.

On Thursday evening, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a home on 5th Ave N and quickly extinguished flames from a bathroom ceiling; no one was injured though occupants and one pet were temporarily displaced with only minor damage.

UND’s Department of English hosted the 57th Writers Conference today in Grand Forks where world renowned authors held book signings, classes & discussions on storytelling.

The event titled Fables & Futures emphasized that writing is for everyone.

UND Athletics sent out a request for feedback Tuesday on adding sponsor patches to Fighting Hawks uniforms and gameday gear (responses are due May 1) as upcoming NCAA legislation allows additional logos on sports apparel starting Aug.

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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.

PMP Certification Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Grand Forks, North Dakota — Contact for details — Gain valuable project management skills with this comprehensive training course.

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.

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.

The Orange Bag Donation Drive

10 AM - 1 PM — Optimist Park Warming House — Free parking — Collecting donations in orange bags to support local nonprofits and strengthen community bonds.