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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northern Roots Boutique is collecting gently used purses to support the senior center's activities department+ Donors receive 10% off their purchase and a purse sale is set for Tuesday, August 19 from 12:30-4 p.m., while the drive runs through August 8. Valley News Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were arrested in Grand Forks after officers executed search warrants on July 24 that uncovered drugs at 908 South 18th Street and at a stash house on 1507 6th Avenue North; Jesus Perez was charged with four counts of possession with intent to deliver or manufacture along with one count for possession of fentanyl, and Erika Perez was charged with four conspiracy counts for possession with intent to deliver or manufacture (the warrants also led to the seizure of cocaine, THC edibles, and methamphetamine). Valley News Live
- ➤ A Grand Forks man was sentenced to 12 years for smuggling fentanyl into the jail by hiding it in his court paperwork + the drug caused two inmates to overdose and be hospitalized after the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force investigated on December 2nd. Knox News Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire smoke has affected local air quality for an extended period—officials advise residents to limit outdoor activities until the air improves. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Grand Forks announced that residents may drop off storm-damaged tree branches at the landfill for free until the end of Tuesday, August 5 — the free service will end when the day closes. Knox News Radio
- ➤ North Dakota’s Tourism Department is paying $100,000 + entering a two-year partnership with country music duo Tigirlily Gold to boost tourism; officials say the deal ends Jan 31. The duo debuted their new anthem 'Call It Home' at North Dakota Country Fest on July 10 + more events may be scheduled in the future. Valley News Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota has confirmed 36 measles cases in 2025 with most occurring between late April and May and one travel-related case on July 2—none of which involved vaccinated individuals—while officials say the current 90% immunization rate is below the 95% needed for herd immunity. Knox News Radio
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