Good morning, Grand Forks.

83-year-old Judy Rusten died in a wrong-way crash north of Thompson on Interstate 29 this week when her Chevrolet Traverse — traveling southbound in the northbound lane — hit an oncoming GMC Sierra driven by 42-year-old Joshua Bedard, who was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

Grand Forks Police arrested 22-year-old North Carolina man Martin Romo after a high-speed chase that started on DeMeers Avenue and ended on 1st Avenue South—passengers in the vehicle were released without charges and no injuries were reported.

Moorhead police reported a 16-year-old arrested in a shots-fired incident while Grand Forks officers noted juvenile calls dropped 2.5% from 2023 to 2024 — most teen offenses were low-level and serious crimes remained rare.

Invasive Species Awareness Week runs through May 10 as the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality urges everyone to learn about aquatic nuisance species and to clean, drain, and dry equipment after lake or river activities.

Water users must inspect gear for mud and plants and never release unwanted pets into water—steps that safeguard native fish and wildlife.

Mayor Brandon Bochenski delivered his 2025 State of the City address Thursday at the Alerus Center, praising more than 500 city employees and highlighting projects such as the Agristo Potato Plant and UAS industry.

He was joined by School Board Member Dave Berger, County Commissioner Kimberly Hagen and Park Board Member Russel Kraft—showing local leaders are committed to improving life in our community.

North Dakota's deer hunting licenses are now available for the 2025 season — with just over 42,000 applications offered, down 7,800 from last year — and hunters must apply by 11:59 p.m. June 4 for a season that runs from November 7 to November 23.

This update ensures that interested hunters know the timeline for obtaining their licenses before the season begins.

During his State of the City address on May 8th, the mayor said he will prioritize repairing and upgrading roads—officials plan to take action to improve travel and safety.