Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local business owner is using humor in signs+on social media to spotlight the pothole problem affecting our streets today. The effort aims to spur local officials to repair the damage before further issues arise. Valley News Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota's November ballot will include a measure requiring public schools to offer every student one free breakfast and lunch each day after petition organizers gathered over 49,000 valid signatures on April 9. If approved on Nov. 3, school districts will receive full state reimbursement via the Legacy Earnings Fund. Valley News Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Charlie, a cat rescued from a house fire on May 9, is receiving care for a hypoxic brain injury at Circle of Friends Animal Shelter + local vets expect gradual improvements while the shelter seeks donations for over $5,000 in medical bills. Valley News Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alex Seaver led the Roughriders in holding the Deacons scoreless at Jack Williams Stadium in Game 1 of a doubleheader, with his crew pulling a 3-up+3-down sequence early to set the tone. Valley News Live
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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 shoe that fits one person pinches another.
~ Carl Jung
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