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Grand Forks
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Central High School announces Jonathon Vonesh as the new girls basketball head coach today. He brings 15+ years of head coaching experience from local schools and will build on a trusted culture while introducing new ideas. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After overcoming an early deficit, the Bison rallied to edge the Jackrabbits 13-12 in extra innings at a game featuring back-to-back home runs. The teams will face off again today and Saturday — the regular season continues. Valley News Live
- ➤ UND announced on Thursday, Apr. 30 that it is discontinuing its men's and women's tennis programs effective immediately. Student-athletes will keep their scholarships for the rest of their academic careers + receive help transferring if they choose to continue their sports journey elsewhere. Knox News Radio
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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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PMP Certification Training Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Grand Forks, North Dakota — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills through comprehensive PMP training.
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SAFe 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
May 28-29 — Grand Forks, North Dakota — $1299 early bird registration — Gain practical tools for effective Lean Portfolio Management in this two-day workshop.
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