Monday, April 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 6, 229 veterans gathered at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks to receive travel details for an upcoming Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. on April 20 — family members and veterans shared their anticipation as they learned what they needed for the journey. Valley News Live
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Fire Department responded just after 5 a.m. Sunday morning to the Stay Inn on North 42nd Street — crews encountered smoke and upgraded the alarm, later finding that a malfunctioning bathroom fan caused a fire that damaged one unit with no injuries. Knox News Radio
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Humanties North Dakota may close because its federal grant funding was cut. The nonprofit had a $900,000 grant—about $600,000 of which was unspent—needed to support its civics, art and culture programs. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of North Dakota announced it will add three new degree programs that include a bachelor’s in cybersecurity engineering and a master’s in athletic administration launching this summer—while a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence will start in fall. The cybersecurity program is part of UND’s National Security Initiative and former Grand Forks Public Schools athletic director Mark Rerick will chair the master’s program. Grand Forks Herald
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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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