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Saturday, May 9th, 2026

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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Energy and Environmental Research Center at UND announced layoffs affecting (40) employees on Thursday morning due to funding delays for research projects; the center will rehire them once funding is restored.  Knox News Radio

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Grand Forks Spitfires signed left-handed pitcher and utility player Mattison Kwarta from San Diego State University for their inaugural 2026 season. The new addition is expected to boost team performance as the squad prepares for their summer debut.  Knox News Radio
  • Grand Forks Central High School announced Jonathon Vonesh as its new head girls basketball coach, bringing over 15 years of head coaching experience. The announcement was made on Apr. 30.  Knox News Radio

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • PMP Certification Training Course

    9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Grand Forks, North Dakota — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills through comprehensive PMP training.

    Tue, 5/26/26

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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.

    Thu, 5/28/26

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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.

    Mon, 6/1/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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