Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
Good morning, Grand Forks.
A 19-year-old man from Gardner was seriously injured in a motorcycle pursuit that ended in a crash five miles outside Hillsboro on May 31 at 9:28 p.m.—troopers said he failed to stop on Interstate 29 and lost control on a curve on Traill County Highway 81.
On Sunday at 12:30 p.m., the Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Allwood Court where they found a cooking fire that caused moderate kitchen damage and displaced the occupants, who are receiving help from family — no injuries were reported.
A Kawasaki motorcycle speeding on Interstate 29 near the Mayville exit evaded troopers and, after switching to ND Highway 200A then Traill County Highway 81, failed to handle a curve and crashed into a ditch—its 19-year-old Gardner rider was hurt and airlifted to a local hospital while charges remain pending.
Grand Forks man Ian Kramchuck (20) was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for a Hobbs Act robbery after pleading guilty to stealing from a business that trades across state lines.
The average price for a gallon of gas in Grand Forks is between $2.78 and $2.79, which is lower than North Dakota's $2.91 and the national $3.09—three cents down from last month and 33 cents lower than last year.
Grand Forks Public Health urged residents to check their vaccination records after measles cases were confirmed in the county on May 26 — officials reported no signs of community spread.
North Dakota colleges are advised to review campus health policies after measles cases in Burke and Grand Forks brought the state total to 29—Department of Health and Human Services added new exposure sites in Crosby—and campuses discussed safety measures ahead of upcoming summer youth camps.
NDSU Baseball ended their season on Sunday when they lost in a walk-off elimination game to Creighton 11-10—after erasing a 10-3 deficit.
Davis Hamilton and Dante Smith shined with key hits—helping the team notch their second NCAA Tournament win in school history.
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.
Boater Safety Class
5-7 p.m. — Outdoor Recreation — Free class — Master essential skills to safely enjoy the great outdoors this summer.
Family Skate Night
6-10 p.m. — Liberty Square — $10 per child — Enjoy an evening of family fun with open skating at the Youth & Teen Center.
Volts and Jolts: Exploring Electricity and Magnetism
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — 2110 Library Circle, Grand Forks, ND — Registration required — Dive into hands-on experiments that illuminate the wonders of electricity and magnetism for curious middle schoolers.
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