Good morning, Grand Forks.

Grand Forks residents are cleaning out garages and attics as part of Spring Clean-Up Week from May 11-15, with city crews picking up extra items placed on berms and extended landfill hours offered; East Grand Forks will hold its cleanup from May 18-22.

During Monday night dinner in Washington, D.C., North Dakota and Minnesota veterans on Honor Flight experienced a moving mail call when they each received surprise letters from friends and family; before returning home today, they will visit the FDR and WWII memorials.

North Dakota educators earned an average of $60,704 in the 2024-2025 school year, ranking 41st nationally and marking a 3.6% increase from last year.

Teacher union leaders (ND United) warned that steady K-12 funding may challenge retention as other states boost investments.

EDC softball nears its Memorial Day tournament at Albrecht Field as Red River faces Devils Lake Tuesday plus hosts Fargo Davies Thursday, and Central seeks a conference spot with games at West Fargo Horace and Fargo Shanley; the tournament begins Tuesday, May 19.

North Dakota track and field displayed a strong performance at the NDSU Tune-Up meet last Friday with 25 top-five finishes and several personal bests.

The team now prepares for the Summit League Outdoor Track Championships in Fargo from May 14-16.

Red River will complete its season with three road games at Devils Lake + West Fargo + Shanley as they battle for a top-half tournament seed, while Central finished its home game Monday and will conclude with a road game at West Fargo Horace after being eliminated from EDC play.

PMP Certification Training Course

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

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.

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.

Kids Craft Class

10–11 AM — Arts & Crafts, 543 Holzapple St Building — $5 per child — Create fun crafts like decorated sunglasses and emoji kites.