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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Just after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to an aviation gas tanker accident on Airport Drive where crews contained a substantial avgas leak using sand, containers, and foam while Interstate Towing uprighted the truck with an estimated 200-500 gallons lost. Knox News Radio
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Revised textbooks on the Native American tribes will be ready for next school year after a joint effort by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, five tribes, and cultural and educational groups began in 2023 using federal grant money— the books had not been updated for about 30 years due to funding issues. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, city council members debated ways to boost affordable housing (tax incentives and the city acting as its own developer) as home prices rose and building permits fell. The council also approved a plan to merge public safety with the fire department (a move expected to save money and improve services). Grand Forks Herald
- ➤ The state Legislature approved a proposal to have the insurance commissioner’s office assume the securities department’s duties as 10 full-time employees will transfer to the insurance unit—Governor Armstrong will sign the bill soon. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Grand Forks city officials spent $15,000 on a recent trip to Belgium to tour Agristo facilities for five employees and Agristo will soon open its North American operation in the city. Knox News Radio
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