Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Odyssey Cinemas says its plan to open a luxury movie and entertainment destination in the former AMC Theater is still on track despite delays from renovations elsewhere—construction is scheduled to begin later this year, aiming to give local movie fans a new option after the Classic 10 closed in 2013. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of North Dakota throwers shined at the Hillsdale Last Chance meet on Wednesday; Lucas Schweigert finished fourth in the discus while Ilarie Villa came in runner-up, and shot putter Boaz Raderschadt placed second. All six competitors reached the finals and will compete today at the NDSU Tune-Up in Fargo. Knox News Radio
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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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