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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 11, the Highway Patrol stopped a car on I-29 between Thompson and Reynolds for illegal window tint and found an explosive device that led to a quick detonation by the Grand Forks Bomb Squad—two Fargo men now face felony charges. Valley News Live
- ➤ A 19-year-old motorcyclist fled a trooper on I-29 near mile marker 108 and crashed on Traill County Road 81 on May 31, suffering road rash, wrist deformities and a bleeding cut (he now faces charges of reckless endangerment and fleeing a police officer) before being transported from the Hillsboro Armory to Fargo by life flight. Valley News Live
- ➤ A St. Michael man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after an intoxicated driving crash on the Spirit Lake Reservation in 2022 that killed a passenger + he was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution. Valley News Live
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ND Department of Environmental Quality is monitoring smoke from Canadian wildfires that under current weather conditions are reaching ND so residents can check local air quality on AirNow.gov & take precautions. The agency uses its air sampling network to provide timely data across the state. Knox News Radio
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Attention shoppers — Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is almost over. Shop some of the best deals of the year on top brands like Steve Madden, adidas, Lucky Brand, and more before they’re gone on Monday, Aug. 4. The Buy
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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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Boater Safety Class
5-7 p.m. — Outdoor Recreation — Free class — Master essential skills to safely enjoy the great outdoors this summer.
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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.
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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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Sertoma 4th of July Celebration
11 AM – 6 PM — Sertoma Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with games and fun at Sertoma's festive celebration.
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Final Days: Score Big Savings at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
There are just a few days left to shop Nordstrom’s highly anticipated Anniversary Sale.
Don’t miss some of the best prices of the year, including $50 for these top-rated Cole Haan sneakers and over $120 off Le Creuset’s Traditional 4.5-Quart Enamel Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven.
With limited-time deals on top brands across fashion, beauty, and home, now’s the time to grab your favorites before the sale ends on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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