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Grand Forks
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Knox News Radio
- ➤ 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. Valley News Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Knox News Radio
- ➤ 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. Knox News Radio
- ➤ 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. 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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Kids Craft Class
10–11 AM — Arts & Crafts, 543 Holzapple St Building — $5 per child — Create fun crafts like decorated sunglasses and emoji kites.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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