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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to weather concerns, organizers postponed the French Fry Feed to Saturday, September 6 — the event will be held from 2:00 to 4:30 PM during the UND Football Tailgating Party at the Alerus Center — and all other Potato Bowl Week events will proceed as planned. Valley News Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rachel Boswell, 44, from Grand Forks was charged with third-degree murder after police found a 20-year-old on a bedroom floor following an August 19th fentanyl overdose—she was released on bond with conditions and will return to court on September 18th. Knox News Radio
- ➤ A Grand Forks woman, Megan Thorsen (31), was charged with allegedly distributing fentanyl to inmates at the county correctional center, court records show. Knox News Radio
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FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Powerball jackpot stands at a record $1.7 billion and is the 3rd highest ever, drawing more players as local ticket sales increase. The next drawing is on Saturday, September 6 — winners will have about 26.5% of the prize taken in taxes — so players should plan ahead. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two North Dakota tribes—the Spirit Lake Nation and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa—and three tribal citizens asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision that stopped their lawsuit over a 2021 district map. They said the map—which they claim cuts Native American voting power—could limit their representation in the Legislature and weaken the ability to challenge discriminatory voting practices. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong requested a presidential major disaster declaration to secure funds for repairs after severe storms hit parts of North Dakota — including Grand Forks — on Aug. 7–8, causing about $6 million in damage. The move aims to release FEMA funds for utility repairs while a separate claim for June storm damage remains pending. Valley News Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Northwoods Softball League in Grand Forks announced six finalist names for its new team including Flying Aces, Spitfires, Spudniks, Sweet Beets, Voodoo, and Wingnuts — voting is now open on the team’s website and the winning name with its logo will be unveiled at an event at Albrecht Field in October. Valley News Live
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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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