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Saturday, August 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Grand Forks Police alert residents about increased noise from Happy Harry’s Hot Valley Nights with live music and fireworks on August 16 and 17, encouraging community engagement. Valley News Live
- ➤ Approximately 65 North Dakota National Guard members returned home after a nine-month deployment overseas, reuniting with family and friends at Grand Forks International Airport. Grand Forks Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Police arrested Ronald Vondal-Nelson, a suspect in the theft of an electric scooter who allegedly wielded a bolt cutter as a weapon and is now facing multiple charges. Knox News Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota's unemployment rate decreased to 2.5% in July 2024, despite a 51% increase in the number of jobless individuals since last year, indicating mixed signals in the state's job market. Valley News Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UND has leased 51 beds at the Verge apartment complex to address a shortage of on-campus housing for students, focusing on those initially applying for single rooms. Grand Forks Herald
- ➤ Shelbie Witte, newly appointed dean of UND's College of Education, advocates highlighting the college's successes while addressing issues like teacher shortages and integrating AI in education. Grand Forks Herald
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR With major brands like MGM and Hasbro already on board, North Dakota investors have a rare opportunity to join Adobe and Fidelity in backing RAD Intel, an AI-powered advertising company whose valuation has soared from $5M to $85M in just four years.* RAD Intel
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Air Force Base might temporarily accommodate 17 B-1B bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base during its runway renovations for the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber, with relocation efforts requiring housing and environmental assessments. Grand Forks Herald
- ➤ Grand Forks progresses with a vital interchange project on Interstate 29 to address future traffic congestion and safety by moving onto the engineering design phase. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Louis Jamernik V has been elected as the University of North Dakota hockey team captain for the 2024-25 season, leading a newly announced leadership group. Knox News Radio
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Fluff and Stuff: Create Your Own Stuffed Animal
Experience a fun afternoon creating your own free small stuffed animal with provided materials at Memorial Union.
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Farmer's Market Voucher Pickup at Memorial Union
Pick up a $7 Farmer's Market Voucher at the Student Involvement Office from September 9th to 13th, redeemable at the Town Square on September 14th.
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Forkin Arts & Craft Fair - Celebrate Local Artists
Experience a vibrant showcase of local artists at the Forkin Arts & Craft Fair, featuring free art activities suitable for all ages.
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