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Grand Forks
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Forks Community Vision Awards honor local donors, volunteers — and businesses that give back as nominations will close on September 1. Residents are invited to nominate neighbors who make a positive impact in the community. Knox News Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Megan Thorsen, 31, is charged with delivering fentanyl to inmates at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center after officers found a baggie of powder hidden in her bra — her next court appearance is set for October 6th. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Officers responded to a disturbance at 6th Ave North and North 3rd Street and arrested 26-year-old Ryan Delorme after a man walking in the area was assaulted and robbed of his cell phone—witnesses provided a description that led police to locate the suspect a few blocks away. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On August 25th, the University of North Dakota enrolled 15,440 students—breaking the previous fall 2012 record of 15,250—and officials said the number is expected to rise by next month's census. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Supreme Court ordered a lower court to review the challenge brought by the Northwest Landowners Association against a law that forces landowners to allow underground CO2 storage when 60% agree—landowners say the law prevents them from seeking fair compensation. The case could affect carbon pipelines, ethanol producers, and power plants. Knox News Radio
- ➤ The Columbia Road Overpass on the UND campus opened ahead of schedule after delays kept it closed since spring—restoring the north-south route that was missed on August 25. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Forks Central's Eli Thompson is featured tonight as a key player for the Knights' defense with nine returning top tacklers from last year — he enjoys math, science and golf when away from class, and his team hosts Bismarck St. Mary’s today with a 4 p.m. kickoff. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Matt Dosch is the focus of today's Red River football spotlight and he will play as a receiver, defender and quarterback when Red River hosts West Fargo Horace at Cushman Field. He played on last year's basketball team and on the baseball team—learning from his father, Tom Dosch, a coach at the University of Jamestown. Knox News Radio
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Monthly Film Premiere: Space Tour
1-2:40 p.m. — Chester Fritz Library — Free entry — Experience the latest cinematic adventure with friends and family at this monthly film debut event.
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Portland State vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks Football
6-9 p.m. — Alerus Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks as they take on Portland State in the Potato Bowl.
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