Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charles Dalzell, 46, of St. Thomas tried to retrieve a confiscated firearm from the sheriff’s office days before his arrest by video from Grand Forks County jail at the federal courthouse in Fargo—he is accused of sending an email that threatened a federal official and referenced the shooting death of a Minnesota state representative. Knox News Radio
- ➤ UND Police reported that off-duty Sheriff Andrew Schneider asked an 18-year-old to pay for a car wash after the teen threw a piece of cheese at his vehicle near UND last year—officials said the civil dispute was legally resolved. Valley News Live
- ➤ Kevin Anderson, 53 from Fort Ransom, was arrested after leading a chase on I-29 across Cass, Traill and Grand Forks Counties on June 18 — he swerved, brake checked and blocked other drivers before officers used spike strips to stop his 2010 Nissan Cube and he now faces 7 charges. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Forks Police Department will enforce speed limits during a campaign from July 1 through August 4 to catch motorists driving too fast on city streets, funded by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (extra officers will be deployed for targeted shifts). Knox News Radio
- ➤ More than 100 state and local officials from the Midwest and West, including ND Sen. Tim Mathern from Fargo, are urging the U.S. Senate during a federal budget reconciliation process to end the 45Q tax credits that let companies earn money for capturing carbon from ethanol production — critics say these credits, set in 2008, reward polluters instead of reducing emissions. Knox News Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kelly Armstrong broke ground at Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks to double inpatient beds from 24 to 48 using a $12.96 million state grant with a $3.24 million matching investment — the project is set to finish by fall. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thompson scored six in the first and six in the fourth to lead his team to a 13—1 win over MPCG in the Post 181 District 6 opener; Kaden Loiland’s double started the scoring and Drew Odenbach went 3-for-3 as the team played at Langdon yesterday and will host Park River today on KNOX Live Sports. Knox News Radio
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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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Watercolor Painting Class for Adults
6-8 p.m. — 2110 Library Cir, Grand Forks, ND — Registration required — Explore your artistic side at this beginner-friendly watercolor painting class.
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