Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Grand Forks.
St. Anne’s Guest Home is launching a matching gift campaign this July to support nearly 60 elderly and disabled residents.
The campaign will end on July 26 — and it has drawn record support from over 30 local businesses, churches and individuals amid rising costs.
Grand Forks Police responded to a semi roll over on South Columbia Road and Demers Avenue when a 2012 Kenworth truck operated by Scott Winkler tipped while turning, spilling material onto the berm—no injuries were reported and no citations issued.
Farmers in the region face lower commodity prices and higher fertilizer costs as tariffs add to their worries, state senator and agricultural producer Janne Myrdal said today — she noted that the president urged farmers to hang in there while she remains confident in long-term benefits despite a tough year.
North Dakota after-school programs are in limbo as frozen federal grants pause teacher training and force schools to scramble.
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget withheld $6.8 billion in education grants nationwide, including about $25.4 million (15% of the state’s annual K-12 funding) with around $6.5 million earmarked for 21st Century Community Learning programs.
Today, Governor Kelly Armstrong broke ground at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum on a new Military Gallery honoring the state’s service members and veterans.
The project is funded with $15 million from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund plus a $20 million line of credit and $4.2 million for repayment that will be matched by nearly $39 million in private contributions.
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.
Boater Safety Class
5-7 p.m. — Outdoor Recreation — Free entry — Learn essential safety skills for enjoying water activities this summer.
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