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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A large fire broke out at a fertilizer storage facility in Deering on Wednesday morning—volunteer firefighter Myron Mogard said he received the call before 6 a.m. and crews from Deering, Surrey and Minot Rural responded while letting the fire burn down for safety, with no injuries and the cause under investigation. Valley News Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tracey Hangsleben (50) sold 40 fentanyl pills to an informant in January 2024 in exchange for $1,000, pleaded guilty to a felony, and was sentenced to 73 months while three additional charges were dismissed under a plea agreement. Knox News Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corn fields in the upper Midwest release up to 4,000 gallons of water per acre each day through evapotranspiration—this extra moisture boosts the heat and humidity during the summer. Climatologist Eric Hunt said healthy crops cause this effect and it is expected to lessen when the season ends. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Grand Forks will receive a new sanitation contract that is set to improve trash collection and waste management for residents. City officials say the contract will begin soon—upgrading services across the area. Valley News Live
- ➤ The City of Grand Forks is now accepting photo submissions for the 2026 City Calendar—focusing on the outdoors and all four seasons. Residents must include photographer credit when submitting, and entries will be accepted online until September 1. Knox News Radio
- ➤ On July 22, the Grand Forks Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks with local youth to see if businesses sell alcohol to minors—21 establishments were inspected, with 20 passing and one failing the test. Knox News Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Police and child safety experts warn that a hot car can quickly become deadly for children and pets, as vehicle temperatures can rise more than 19 degrees in 15 minutes even with a window cracked. In North Dakota, where the only hot-car fatality occurred in Grand Forks County in 2006, leaving a living being in a vehicle may lead to charges for abuse or neglect — a reminder to act immediately. Valley News Live
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