Saturday, June 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Barnes County man named William Smith was arrested in Oriska on terrorizing charges after a woman reported he threatened to shoot her ex-husband and caused a scene by throwing a wedding ring at her car, blocking her exit with a shelf, and grabbing keys — Smith denies the shooting threat and faces charges including DUI, theft, and drug offenses. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski broke ground for the Altru Sports Complex Friday morning near the Alerus Center — the new facility will have indoor turf and aquatic services and is expected to be fully operational by fall 2027. Several dignitaries attended the groundbreaking which marked years of planning. Knox News Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tribal officials said residents on the Spirit Lake Reservation have been told not to drink local water since late May because manganese levels were dangerously high. Crews will start flushing the water system Monday and officials expect the water to be safe by mid-August. Valley News Live
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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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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Final Days: Score Big Savings at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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