Good morning, Grand Forks.

Derek Fuglem was sentenced on May 19 to 4 years in prison and 3 years of probation with a $637 fine after pleading guilty to nine charges from fleeing police in Grand Forks last September—five other charges were dismissed.

Three students from the area will compete in the 100th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. starting Tuesday, May 27—an 8th grader from East Grand Forks has competed before, tying for 60th in 2024, and the finals will be held on Thursday, May 29.

State Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck of Wahpeton passed away on May 19; she supported farms, schools, aviation, research and innovation since her election in 2014.

Flags will be flown at half-staff on the day of her interment on May 28 — her funeral service will be held at the Fargo Air Museum.

Jackson Berg rang the bell at Sanford's Roger Maris Cancer Center on May 19 (10:48 a.m.) to mark a milestone in cancer care (celebrating advances in patient treatment).

Boater Safety Class

5-7 p.m. — Outdoor Recreation — Free entry — Learn all essential safety tips for enjoying the lake this summer.

Teen & Adult Book Fair

3-9 p.m. — 2110 Library Cir, Grand Forks, ND — Free entry — Celebrate literature with a variety of books and literary-themed goodies for all book lovers.