Good morning, Grand Forks.

The 68th annual Grand Forks Fireworks Display will be held at South Middle School (1999 47th Avenue South) at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 as part of the Sertoma 4th of July Festival.

The free event will feature the city’s premier fireworks show.

On Thursday, the Vatican excommunicated Michael Goldade, a Williston-born priest consecrated as a bishop in Écône (Switzerland) without papal approval during a ceremony by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X; the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith called the act schismatic.

UND’s College of Engineering and Mines is eligible for part of a $75 million DOE pilot fund to test the extraction of rare earth elements from North Dakota lignite coal.

The project aims to build a domestic supply of critical minerals — the state delegation supported the initiative earlier this year.

North Dakota Forest Service staff confirmed the emerald ash borer was detected north of Mapleton this week in Cass County - more than 12 miles from the initial find in Fargo, prompting experts to advise residents to monitor ash trees and report any signs.

The Altru Family YMCA in Grand Forks is hosting its Fourth of July Firecracker 5k/10k run on the Greenway downtown this Saturday starting at 8 a.m. A free kiddie run will follow, and registration is available on the YMCA website or by calling (701-775-2586).

Cosmic Bowling Night

7-10 p.m. — Dakota Lanes — $15 for unlimited cosmic bowling — Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with friends under glowing lights and music.

Boater Safety Class

5-7 p.m. — Outdoor Recreation — Free entry — Learn essential skills for safe boating and making the most of your summer on the water.

PMP Certification Training Course

32 hours of training — Grand Forks, North Dakota — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills and prepare for the PMP® exam with expert instructors.