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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus says many residents are receiving larger refunds as federal policy changes reduced taxable income, with an average refund of $430 from 375,000 returns totaling $72.5 million, thanks to exemptions on tips and overtime earnings. Knox News Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Retired police dog Blue, known for over 1,000 deployments, needs hernia surgery in the Twin Cities as community GoFundMe donations near covering an estimated cost of between $7,000 and $9,000. Sgt. Sam Bollman said extra funds will support other K-9 programs. Valley News Live
- ➤ State health officials confirmed a measles case in Grand Forks on Thursday, April 16 after a patient visited Altru ER on Sunday, April 12. Exposed people should check their vaccination records and monitor symptoms for 21 days plus call their provider if symptoms appear. Valley News Live
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PMP Certification Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Grand Forks, North Dakota — Contact for details — Gain valuable project management skills with this comprehensive training course.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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