Good morning, Grand Forks.

The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN has added a fifth flight this November from Grand Forks International Airport to cut a 900-person waiting list dating back to 2024.

Each flight is free for veterans (costing about $290,000 and funded by donations).

The UND Bookstore moved to 2600 Red Jarrett Way, Suite 3 after both locations closed on April 9; it reopened on April 10 for Admitted Student Day.

It will open on April 13 and host a grand opening on May 6 (details forthcoming) to serve students, faculty, and community members.

The Together For School Meals coalition turned in over 57,000 signatures on Thursday to qualify a measure for free school meals on the November ballot.

If approved, public schools will offer one free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students beginning in the 2027 to 2028 school year.

North Dakota lawmakers are drafting a policy to change how mental health providers get paid to boost services, especially for tribal citizens.

The Tribal and State Relations Committee is preparing an IMD waiver bill to modify payment rules for facilities with more than 16 beds.

The Grand Forks Spitfires signed their first player, Ally Hetzel, to the inaugural 2026 roster on March 26, marking a historic milestone for the team.

This move underscores the growing sports scene in Grand Forks.

Junior defenseman Jake Livanavage signed a two-year entry-level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday morning; his contract runs from the 2025-26 season through the 2026-27 season, and he is expected to debut in the NHL soon after a standout UND career (117 games and top NCHC honors).

Junior defenseman Abram Wiebe signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames on Friday; he is set to join the team immediately and is expected to make his NHL debut today in Seattle.

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.

Arts for Vets Studio Night

6-8 p.m. — Arts for Vets — Free entry — Explore the creative process of studio artists and check out their work during an engaging evening at the gallery.