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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 10-year-old Ashlynn Shepperd cut her hair on Tuesday morning in the gym at the Grand Forks Air Force Base school—she donated the 24 inches to help kids with cancer, including friend T.J. Snider. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews have closed South 23rd Street at its intersection with 11th Avenue South in Grand Forks—this closure, part of a storm water improvement project, is expected to last three weeks weather permitting. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Crews will close 2nd Avenue North at the North Columbia Road intersection starting June 2 for phase 1 of a three-phase reconstruction project that will rebuild the street from North Columbia Road to North 23rd Street - detour signs will be posted and eastern access to athletic facilities will remain, and the work is expected to finish by mid-September, weather permitting. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Grand Forks hired outside legal help from Swanson and Warcup, Ltd. because it shares a lawyer with the Water Resource District and needs help with the Drain 4 project—part of the city's flood plan that must be reviewed by the U.S. Army Corps and finalized with a land transfer deal. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ RedHawks outfielder Dillon Thomas is back at 100% and determined to help win another championship this season. He missed two-thirds of last season with an injury and now plans to focus on playing in the outfield (not coaching) as he enters his third year with the team. Valley News Live
- ➤ After a nine-year break, Northern Cass Baseball returns to the state tournament in Fargo as the three-seeded Jaguars prepare to play today against Bishop Ryan 35 minutes after the first quarterfinal. Coach Sam Johnson led his team to defeat Region 1 champs Central Cass and key player Trey Husar has boosted the team's chemistry as they aim for their first state title—marking a pivotal moment for the program. Valley News Live
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Boater Safety Class
5-7 p.m. — Outdoor Recreation — Free entry — Learn all essential safety tips for enjoying the lake this summer.
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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.
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Volts and Jolts: Exploring Electricity and Magnetism
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — 2110 Library Circle — Registration required — Dive into hands-on experiments and discover the exciting world of electricity and magnetism.
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