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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Lofgren of Hawley was arrested on April 28th after police said he chased a woman trying to reach her car after work in Grand Forks+ he demanded cigarettes then threatened to kill her and he is set to appear in court on June 9th. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed three bills that aim to create off-ramps from the criminal justice system—making it easier for people to comply with probation and rejoin society. Officials said the laws, based on a 2023 study and input from the corrections department and the Department of Health and Human Services, will lower repeat offenses and save money. Knox News Radio
- ➤ State lawmakers moved the Attorney General’s budget forward without the vape registry requirement to help small businesses, and the Senate is expected to pass the bill today. The bill also provides over $2.4 million for human trafficking treatment and extra funds for cybercrime investigators. Valley News Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The old Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ended its operations with a ceremony honoring its service since 1976. The building next to the new hospital—opened earlier this year—will be torn down to create parking for the facility. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Firefly Medical broke ground for a new 5,000 square foot clinic on 45th Avenue South in Grand Forks this week. The facility—developed by Heartland Acres Development—will offer current medical services and direct primary care to residents and neighboring communities. Knox News Radio
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