Saturday, August 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota Avenue in Grand Forks will close from South 4th to South 6th on Monday, August 18th for a mill and overlay project — detour signs will guide traffic and work is expected to finish within one week, weather permitting. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Lawmakers are drafting a bill to fix the veto process after Governor Armstrong’s office mistakenly vetoed extra housing funds in May—officials say the new law will clearly define the governor’s veto power for future decisions. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cole Payton, a fifth-year dual-threat quarterback, has been named the starting quarterback for the NDSU Bison—he will lead the team in upcoming road games before the home opener on September 13. Valley News Live
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~ Eckhart Tolle
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