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Monday, September 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local updates show Columbia Road will be reduced to one lane each direction starting soon—police reported a two-vehicle accident on South Columbia Road on Sept 1 with injuries and a Grand Forks woman was charged with third-degree murder after a fentanyl overdose death on Sept 4. The Department of Environmental Quality is monitoring smoky air from Canadian wildfires while highway patrol said a crash involving a Ford Escape occurred on ND Highway 17 near Grafton on Sept 1.  Knox News Radio

CULTURE NEWS

  • A memorial honoring Japanese Americans was held in North Dakota as Barbara Takei spoke on the community's history and contributions—attendees recognized the importance of remembering past sacrifices.  Knox News Radio

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced a funding opportunity offering up to $7.5 million to support projects that use self-operating farm technology to ease labor shortages—eligible groups with a local presence must apply by October 2nd.  Valley News Live

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Schroeder Middle School in Grand Forks was named a Blue Ribbon School by North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, recognizing the exemplary work of its 570 students, teachers, and administrators—an honor that underscores local educational excellence.  Knox News Radio

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 19th Annual Rydell Car & Bike Show

    11 AM – 4 PM — Rydell Chevrolet GMC — Donations welcome — Celebrate vehicles of all kinds while supporting inclusivity in the Grand Forks community.

    Sun, 9/21/25

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  • Grand Forks Central vs. Fargo South Freshman Football Game

    4:30-6:30 p.m. — Grand Forks Central High School — Free entry — Watch local talent as the Grand Forks Central freshman football team competes against Fargo South.

    Mon, 9/22/25

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  • Cole Swindell Concert

    7:00 – 8:30 PM — Alerus Center — Tickets starting at $39 — Enjoy an exciting night of country music with Cole Swindell in Grand Forks.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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  • 2025 Relate Care Clinic Annual Fundraising Banquet

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — Alerus Center — Tax-deductible contribution — Support local women's healthcare at this annual fundraising event.

    Mon, 9/29/25

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  • Motown Magic

    7:30-9 p.m. — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center — $93/$83/$73/$63/$53/$43 — Experience the harmonious sounds and vibrant performances of Motown's greatest hits.

    Fri, 10/3/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.

~ Naval Ravikant

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