Good morning, Grand Forks.

A mural at the state School for the Blind in Grand Forks is sparking controversy as its rainbow design is viewed as politically motivated and is said to violate a city ordinance that bans such art from facing residential neighborhoods (it faces Sixth Avenue and nearby homes).

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the issue on July 9th.

A severe storm last weekend east of Enderlin damaged farmers’ grain bins, crop storage, and irrigation systems, leaving many with little capacity for the upcoming harvest.

The North Dakota Industrial Commission is researching ways to aid the affected farms — Agricultural Commissioner Doug Goehring said the damage could lead to a loss of tens of millions of bushels.

The National Weather Service Office in Grand Forks explained how they rated deadly tornadoes in Enderlin, noting the first tornado was rated a 3 on the EF scale and a detailed report will be released in a couple weeks.

Devils Lake native Grant Nelson signed a rookie free agent deal with the Brooklyn Nets after he went undrafted in the NBA Draft.

The University of Alabama forward—winner of the 2020 North Dakota Mr. Basketball Award—led the Crimson Tide to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

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.