Good morning, Grand Forks.

Grand Forks police arrested Daniel Molstad after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend — he now faces charges of domestic violence, felonious restraint, and interference with telephone during an emergency call — following a domestic disturbance call on June 18 just after 7:00 p.m.

North Dakota farmers and ranchers suffered heavy losses from severe weather over the weekend that killed four people, state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said.

He warned that recovery will take years after hail and tornado damage — producers are urged to contact their local NDSU Extension Agents for help.

Today, Governor Kelly Armstrong is visiting areas hit by weekend storms in Enderlin, Page, and Hunter to check tornado damage and thank local cleanup volunteers.

He will be joined by Brig. Gen. Mitch Johnson and Homeland Security Director Darin Hanson after a statewide disaster declaration following tornadoes, strong winds, and hail that claimed three lives.

North Dakota has adopted new laws that require Bitcoin ATMs to be licensed and impose daily transaction limits to reduce losses from scammers.

The measures target fraud tactics such as impersonating law enforcement officers—helping protect users from unexpected cryptocurrency theft.

State Rep. Scott Louser from Minot said he will no longer pursue a ballot measure to have the state fully fund public schools after polling showed homeowners were divided—his proposal from the 2025 session was replaced by House Bill 1176, which gives some homeowners a tax credit up to $1,600 for tax years 2025 and 2026.

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.

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.

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.