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Grand Forks
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Harwood community members have launched a fundraiser for veteran volunteer firefighter Jerry Raguse, who is battling advanced cancer. The campaign aims to cover his treatment, daily living expenses, and related costs (as reported by his daughter). Valley News Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Attorney's Office + FBI recovered over $4.8 million taken from Dickinson Public Schools through a business email scam, while officials had earlier recouped roughly half of a $2 million theft from Grand Forks Public Schools. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Apr. 30, the U.S. House approved a five-year farm bill that will authorize subsidy and nutrition assistance programs through fiscal 2031. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak said the measure gives local farmers needed certainty and the bill now awaits a Senate vote. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Red River edged past Central 1-0 in a softball duel at Albrecht Field on Thursday night. Pitcher Jocelyn Berg struck out 16 batters as the team improved to 7-3 in Eastern Dakota Conference play and will face Fargo Davies on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Knox News Radio
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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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Intro to Flight Operations Training
Time not specified — Grand Forks, North Dakota — Check the event page for details — One-day training to equip first responders with UAS knowledge for emergency response scenarios.
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